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Title: Talent Advisor

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: up to a MAX of $55-$66,000, commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.VSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Lawfully and procedurally administer recruitment/selection and hiring functions for the University’s faculty, administrator/professional faculty, classified, and hourly positions. Serve as HR Employment Specialist/Consultant to assigned departments/hiring officials to maintain optimal employment levels. Working knowledge of other functional areas of HR to include talent acquisition, classification, compensation, benefits and HRIS.

The mission of Human Resources is to provide services in recruitment, benefits administration, consulting professional and organizational development and retention for administrators, faculty, staff and prospective employees of Virginia State University for the purpose of fostering the development of our students.



*This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of human resource policies and procedures related to recruitment, selection, and onboarding.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply human resource principles and practices, including federal and state laws and regulations and policies to recruitment and selection functions.

• Some knowledge of training and education processes and group facilitation processes.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and reach logical and supportable conclusions; to counsel and advise managers and employees on recruitment activities;

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in formal and informal presentations and in writing; and, to produce written material using creative forms of communication for diverse audiences.

• Strong Customer Service and interpersonal skills required.

• Organization, Time Management, and the ability to prioritize assignments a priority for success in this position.

• Considerable skill in the use of Microsoft office suite and Human Resource Information Systems.

Additional Considerations

• Preferred certifications in SHRM CP/SCP, SPHR/PHR, CCP, CBP, CEBS, etc.

• Experience recruiting within higher education.

• Experience recruiting within state government, the public sector, or another highly regulated environment.

• Experience applying federal and state employment requirements, equal employment opportunity standards, and organizational hiring policies throughout the recruitment process.

• Experience conducting compensation analyses and developing salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, and transfers.

• Experience using an applicant tracking or recruitment management system to manage workflows, maintain records, monitor service levels, and report recruitment metrics.

• Experience using PageUp, Cardinal, Ellucian Banner.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: Recruit@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.