Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Southwest Division, is seeking a capable part-time Recruiting Assistant to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This person will provide support to the recruiting manager by assisting with various aspects of the recruitment process.

In this role, you will assist in maintaining candidate applications and resumes, coordinating schedules, and handling clerical duties. You may also participate in screening candidates, assisting interviewees, and ensuring smooth communication throughout the hiring process.

Working closely with our team of engineers and scientists, you would have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of innovation and excellence. We're looking for a proactive communicator who thrives in a team environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties as required
• Draft communications materials pertaining to job postings and/or emails to candidates
• Help maintain accurate, organized and detailed candidate records, per compliance standards
• Review applications, screen candidates and/or disposition candidate status
• Assist with scheduling interviews
• Partake in the coordination of career fairs by tracking upcoming events, preparing items for shipment, and managing the organization of materials upon their return

Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with a high degree of discretion

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• U.S. Citizen
• Knowledge in various computer software - specifically Microsoft Office Suite – along with a willingness to learn new programs/skills
• Strong work ethic with great attention to details and the ability to be proactive
• Customer service focused
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Familiarity with recruiting procedures is preferred

Location

• On-site in Albuquerque, NM

Hours – Part-Time

• Monday – Friday
• Total of 20 hours/week
• Hours must be worked during the time frame of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Flexible schedule can be worked out with the recruiting manager

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)