Executive Recruiter
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Job no: 531815
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: VP of Human Resources
Department: VP-Human Resources
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid
Categories: Human Resources
Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, the Executive Recruiter will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and recruiting top-tier leadership talent for Virginia Tech’s senior level positions. This role involves developing and executing innovative recruiting strategies to ensure the institution hires the most qualified candidates who will contribute to the institution's goals and mission. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in executive recruitment. This will also be an opportunity to help develop executive recruitment services and processes at Virginia Tech.
o Masters Degree OR Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration with several years of related experience.
o Experience in executive recruitment in a large decentralized organization
o Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
o Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
o Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.
o Experience working in a higher education environment or supporting high education clients
o Strong understanding of higher education organizational structures and leadership roles.
o Terminal Degree and experience working in academic or research ranks within a college or university
Commensurate with Experience up to $100,000
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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