Recruiter bei University of Arizona Foundation

General Position Summary:

Reporting to Human Resources Operations, the recruiter will be focused primarily on full-cycle recruitment for positions across the University of Arizona Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) team focused on increasing philanthropic support for the University of Arizona. Partnering with hiring managers, the recruiter will create recruitment plans and timelines that meet the needs of candidates and the hiring teams. In addition to full-cycle recruitment, the recruiter will also be responsible for continuously building and tracking a diverse pipeline of fundraising talent by engaging in passive outreach, utilizing social media and job platforms, referrals, and community connections.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position is not supervisory in nature. 

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the sourcing, screening, and hiring of candidates while building and managing frontline talent pipeline.
• In collaboration with HRO team members, develop recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for PAE, to include a hybrid of university staff, foundation staff, and contract staff.
• Develop passive candidate pipelines through innovative sourcing techniques and assist in implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies.
• Perform searches using multiple online talent platforms and build talent pipelines while using creative recruitment techniques to find hidden prospects.
• Conduct appropriate research of the industry and competitors for determination of qualified candidates.
• Develop innovative approaches for hard-to-fill positions.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal employment regulations and laws regarding hiring practices.
• May develop and manage outreach events, such as job fairs and socials, to engage a network of potential candidates.
• Partner with human resources and business leaders to foster an extraordinary candidate experience and meet overall talent acquisition and business objectives.
• Advises hiring managers on recruitment practices, guidelines, and policies.
• Maintain requisitions and job postings in applicant tracking system for UAF and UA.
• In collaboration with HRO team, track and provide metrics on candidate sourcing efforts to managers.
• Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
• Manage application/resume files and retention according to policy.
• Conduct reference checks.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to working in a collaborative team environment with shared goals.
• Ability to work efficiently with a wide variety of individuals, including donors, PAE colleagues, deans, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service with the ability to translate the PAE guiding principles of donor-centricity and collaboration into work practices.
• Ability to recognize and handle highly confidential and sensitive information in a discrete and professional manner.
• Work with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines for deliverables.
• Ability to anticipate and discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.
• Adept at problem-solving and using judgment in situations requiring initiative, tact, and confidentiality.
• An exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative required.
• Openness to new ideas and personal flexibility with the ability to adapt and succeed in a multi-task, fast-paced environment with changing processes and occasional ambiguity.
• Ability to inspire cooperation and participation.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proficiency or ability to learn additional software required to perform the essential duties of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required AND
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or human resources required.
• Demonstrated methods and techniques for recruitment and selection, interviewing, testing, pre-employment testing, checking employment references, transcripts/credentials and developing and implementing recruitment strategies.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recruiting experience with non-profit organizations or in the higher education space.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, and/or PHR.
• Experience with ADP WorkForce Now.

Work Environment:

• This position may require some evening and weekend work to assist interview logistics such as picking up candidates and/or transferring to hotels, departments, colleges, or units.
• This position will require walking to/from departments/college/units around the UA campus.

The University of Arizona Foundation reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.