Recruiting Coordinator

The Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for supporting the full recruitment cycle, maintaining effective communications and managing the administrative responsibilities of the recruitment team. This position holds various responsibilities within the HR Partnerships and Service team, including assisting in the implementation of new technologies for recruiting and working to support the talent acquisition function. The ideal candidate is organized and has standout communication skills, with a desire to support a fast-paced and developing HR organization.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to facilitate an effective recruiting cycle that ensures a positive candidate and internal customer experience.
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track candidate and hire progress, track and report key metrics and appropriately disposition candidates as needed.
• Maintain all talent acquisition process documents, regularly maintain relevant databases and electronic files, audit records and assist in administering background checks, as needed.
• Maintain interview and screening schedules, communicating with candidates regarding timelines and outcomes.
• Maintain effective communications with candidates and hires through the HR main line and Recruiting email inbox, answering inquiries and escalating complex issues for resolution.
• Attend and assist with various HR and recruitment events including new employee orientation hiring events, career fairs, and recruitment trainings.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with hiring leads, recruiters, and HR team members to address issues and maintain an efficient and effective recruitment process.
• Assist with cross functional HR projects to improve service delivery,
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
  
  

Qualifications And Credentials

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Human Resources experience
  
  

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Must be proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Possess public communication skills that allow the professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government, and community customers and associates.
• Excellent time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, or related software.
  
  

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
  
  

Physical And Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds at times.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Hybrid

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.