Assistant Director of Talent Strategy

Posting Number S01337JP

Department Human Resources

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Talent and Engagement will work across the College to assist in developing hiring, recruitment, and onboarding strategies. In this role, the individual is responsible for providing best in class recruitment services to support departments and programs across the institution. Through partnering with hiring managers, you will develop and implement talent acquisition strategies, manage requisitions, and facilitate the hiring process. The Assistant Director will also act as a consultant and thought partner to help guide hiring teams through the recruitment lifecycle and to do so, they will work to stay up to date on college, state, and federal policies, as well as campus best practices. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter, passionate about the impact of higher education, and someone who can work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

• Work with departments across campus to assess staffing needs and formulate effective sourcing and advertising methods to promote broad and diverse talent pools. Participates in career fairs and other recruiting activities.

• Partner and collaborate with hiring managers and staff search committees to identify needs and provide expertise on applicable recruiting strategies, share insights on the current talent market, serve as a liaison between the hiring manager and candidates, and streamline the recruitment process.

• Manage 15-30 open requisitions for staff positions, including job description changes, job postings, applicant pool management, offers and hiring proposals and initial onboarding experience.

• Provide support with the development and implementation of recruitment, sourcing and administrative strategies, in alignment with HR’s and the Colleges goals. Identify improvements in the existing end-to-end talent process to reduce bias while also following employment law.

  Education/Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience accepted.

• Recruiting certification ( SHRM , HCI , AIRS , etc) preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years recruiting experience required. Experience with evergreen and/or high-volume recruiting a plus.

  Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• Knowledge of employee recruitment and employment processes and procedures

• Adept at organizing and multi-tasking activities, designing processes, identifying resource needs, and implementing best practices for hiring teams.

• Trusted Advisor: visible and available to others, with the ability to build and maintain rapport, and respect with hiring managers.

• Energy and passion to interface effectively with employees at all levels, work collaboratively and partner with purpose

• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal, as well as leading in-person presentations and recruiting events.

• Strong prioritization skills with a results-orientated focus.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Ability to utilize data and generate insights that influence positive change.

• Ability to operate independently and effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Must be able to work well in teams and collaborate with colleagues in person and virtually.

• Extensive technical capabilities with HR software such as, applicant tracking systems, Workday, and Microsoft Suite.

  Standard Work Days and Hours

This is a full-time position working 40 hours/52 weeks, (1.00 FTE ). Hours are primarily Monday through Friday; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional work after 5:00 pm or weekends. Minimal travel required. This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements.

Benefits and Pay: (FT)

• The salary range for this position is expected to be: $71,500 – $75,500.

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)

• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid time off – vacation, personal, holidays, and special days off; paid parental leave.

• Free fitness and wellness classes!

• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

  About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category Full Time Year Round

FTE 1.00

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date 09/16/2024

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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