HBCU and HSI Campus Recruiter

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Manager/Director to join our Campus Recruitment team.
• This position will be responsible for leading our efforts in recruiting top talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
• Will also be required to travel to college campuses to engage with students and promote our employer brand.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract and hire top talent from HBCUs and HSIs, aligned with our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with career services offices, faculty, student organizations, and alumni networks at targeted institutions.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including HR, Early Career recruitment team, hiring managers, ERG, and diversity and inclusion teams, to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals and priorities.
• Plan and execute campus recruitment events, including career fairs, information sessions, and networking events, to engage and attract diverse candidates.
• Conduct presentations and workshops on campus to promote our employer brand, internship programs, and career opportunities.
• Lead the selection and evaluation process for candidates, ensuring a fair and inclusive selection process.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of campus recruitment strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to HBCU and HSI recruitment.
• Manage a team of campus recruiters and provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in campus recruitment, specifically focused on HBCUs and HSIs.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting diverse talent from HBCUs and/or HSIs.
• Strong knowledge of campus recruitment strategies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and drive results.
• Ability to travel to college campuses frequently, including overnight stays as necessary.
• Familiarity with diversity and inclusion initiatives and their impact on campus recruitment.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and applicant tracking systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
• Stakeholder Management (Internal/External)
• Engagement (relationship building)
• Creative Recruitment (Innovative)
• Personable & Diverse
• Time Management skills
• Requires exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges of recruiting diverse talent from these institutions.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.