Talent Acquisition Sourcer
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Job no: 532721
Work type: Staff
Senior management: VP of Human Resources
Department: VP-Human Resources
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid
Categories: Human Resources, Other
Virginia Tech is seeking a dynamic and motivated Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to support our recruitment efforts and attract top talent to the university. In this role, you will partner with recruiters and HR leadership to develop innovative sourcing strategies, proactively identify candidates, and build talent pipelines for a variety of university positions including executive recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing and shaping Virginia Tech’s workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with recruiters and human resources leadership to understand talent needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including online databases, social media, networking, and job boards, to identify potential candidates.
• Maintain and update candidate pipelines to support future hiring needs.
• Assist in screening resumes and conducting preliminary candidate assessments.
• Track and report on sourcing metrics to evaluate effectiveness and improve strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or Associates Degree with relevant experience such as HR, Sales, Marketing
• Strong research skills and proficiency in software platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with candidates and hiring teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience sourcing in a higher education, government, or corporate environment.
• Knowledge of Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as PageUp
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Salary range of $50,000 - $53,000
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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