Talent Acquisition Consultant (Academic Affairs - Faculty)

Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Position Title
Talent Acquisition Consultant (Academic Affairs - Faculty)
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
Position Number
099011
Department
The Office of Human Resources - 170100
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Special Note:
This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting faculty recruitment and retention within a university setting.
• Working knowledge of hiring practices with public or government agencies.
• Operational knowledge of current recruitment practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Talent Acquisition Consultant for Academic Affairs (Faculty) is a hands-on strategic partner to the App State Academic Affairs and faculty community who will intentionally drive recruiting and retention initiatives to recruit a highly talented workforce in support of advancing the mission, vision, and goals of the university.

• Collaboration within the Human Resources Unit: This position collaborates with the Human Resources Employment Team, determining recommendations in changes of procedures and work assignments to improve its efficiency and effectiveness; administers effective strategies to enhance our partnerships on campus in the search process to ensure proper procedures, equitable searches, and timely processes.

• Collaboration within the Academic Affairs Unit: This position collaborates with the Academic Affairs Division determining recommendations in changes of practices and processes to streamline the recruitment, position management, hiring, and contracting efforts.

• New Hires in Assigned Areas: This position initiates background check orders; develops and maintains an onboarding process for new faculty as well as high-level Academic Affairs positions, i.e., deans; generates periodic reports of new hires and emeriti faculty to share with key partners (Academic Affairs, etc.).

• Employer Branding: This position will support the development of a website designated for prospective applicants and employees to promote talent attraction and employee engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Serves as a support role to all units and constituents of Academic Affairs on faculty search functions.
• Fields calls from Academic Affairs constituents regarding all things "HR".
• Oversees faculty contracting, assists with contract creation and routing for Faculty and Staff within Academic Affairs, and maintains personnel files.
• Promotes available faculty job opportunities through advertisements, networking, postings on web pages, etc.
• Possesses experience in applicant tracking and position management systems or comparable software platforms.
• Assists hiring departments in setting up faculty adjunct pools.
• Possesses the ability to understand and maintain compliance with policy pertinent to faculty (ex: Out of State hiring tracking);
• Advises and consults with a diverse workforce in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality;
• Possesses demonstrated excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills;
• Prioritizes work to meet deadlines;
• Maintains a high level of integrity, independence, and participation in policy, service, and/or program development

To learn more about Human Resources at App State, please visit https://hr.appstate.edu/about-us
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$63,174 - $65,701
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of an office environment.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
12/08/2023
Closing Date
01/07/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Evaluation of Applications Begins
12/18/2023
Proposed Date of Hire
02/12/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Search Chair Name
Candace Silver
Search Chair Email
silverch@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/43689
Posting Number
201501318P