Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition, this position manages the day-to day operations of the Talent Acquisition department; supervises the Talent Acquisition team; partners with hiring managers and leadership to develop and implement recruitment strategies, and oversees the background check process. This position also serves as the liaison to Faculty Excellence in supporting the Provost’s office and faculty hiring for the university.

Responsibilities include:

• Assigns projects/tasks to team members which includes monitoring the timely and accurate processing of: job postings, hire approvals, background check processing and invoicing, and reporting and analytics.

• Responsible for supervision of the University’s background check processes to include: coordination with contracted background check vendors, research of records as needed, review of background check records for clearance and the coordination of staff to ensure timeliness of background check services to campus community.

• Advises hiring managers and certified interviewers on all aspects of the hiring process from position vacancy through the extension of offer. Resolves problems regarding job postings and the hiring proposals with departments. Assists in processing position vacancy announcements and job advertisements for posting on the UCF website, and on various other publications. Verifies qualifications of selected candidates based on position requirements.

• Assists with the development and execution of social media campaigns in consultation with the Senior Communications Coordinator and the Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience directly related to recruitment and retention polices and strategies

• PHR/SHPR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred

• Previous team management or supervisory experience

• Experience in assisting with development and implementation of recruitment strategies, policies and procedures

• Hands on experience utilizing and troubleshooting Applicant Tracking Systems and HR databases

• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to multi-task. Strong detail-orientation with an emphasis on accuracy, coupled with the ability to see the broader picture and create broad-based solutions

• Familiarity with social media and other professional networks as a recruitment tool

• Previous experience in a higher education setting a plus.