Talent Sourcing Specialist

AURA's mission is to provide innovative, open resources to enable discovery and excellence in research, to unify the astrophysics communities, and to promote public understanding of our universe and the benefits of science exploration. AURA carries out its role through its astronomical facilities. 

This is a 60‑day fixed‑term contract role, working onsite in Tucson, AZ.

Essential Functions: 

Sourcing & Talent Research 

• Proactively source prospective candidates using various platforms, including job boards, social media, professional networks, Boolean search, and internal database mining.
• Build targeted talent pipelines for multiple recruiters across diverse positions and departments.
• Conduct initial outreach to active and passive talent, generating interest in open roles and future opportunities.
• Screen candidates at a high level to assess alignment with job requirements before routing to recruiters.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date candidate profiles and sourcing notes in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Administrative & Coordination Support

• Assist recruiters with interview coordination, including scheduling candidate interviews, arranging onsite visit logistics, and communicating details to hiring teams.
• Prepare and manage candidate materials, interview packets, and documentation.
• Track candidate movement and update ATS workflows as directed.
• Provide general administrative support to the Recruitment Manager and recruiting team as needed.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Recruiters and Recruiting Manager to understand recruiting needs and refine sourcing strategies.
• Support employer branding efforts through consistent engagement and representation.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

Compliance & Property Responsibilities 

• Adhere to government award terms and conditions relevant to this role as outlined in the Vela Award Management system
•  All AURA employees are responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area, whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing, stolen, or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property Officer.  
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position. 

Other Functions: 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in sourcing, recruiting or a related administrative role.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools, ATS platforms, and professional networking sites.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage candidates and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with current recruiting practices, sourcing trends, and candidate engagement strategies.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting technical or scientific recruiting.
• Prior experience in a fast‑paced HR or recruiting support role.

Salary Range: $64,000-$80,000. The final salary will depend on skills, qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates and qualified Native Americans living on or near the Tohono O'odham reservation.

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear.  
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.  
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  
• Must possess - sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines. 
• Must possess – 1) ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job; 2) sufficient visual capacity to perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses; 3) sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid; and 4) ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately. 

How to Apply: 

Apply by April 13, 2026 for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: LastName DocName. 

Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance here.

Salary : $64,000 - $80,000