Position Summary:
As a member of the Division of Student Life Human Resources (HR) team the HR Coordinator/Recruiter will provide dedicated support for recruitment of staff within the Division. This position has primary responsibility for managing the full recruitment lifecycle including reviewing job descriptions and creating job postings executing job advertising screening applicant submissions providing phone screening and interview support participating in interviews as needed processing job offers and facilitating background checks. The HR Coordinator/Recruiter will ensure an excellent customer service approach and positive candidate experience throughout all recruitment and pre-onboarding processes.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
Create publish advertise and maintain search requisition information in the applicant tracking system.
Provide an efficient and high-touch experience for every candidate from the application stage to offer evaluating skill level driving the interview process and offer process including background checks and dispositioning of candidates.
Communicate effectively with the interview team to ensure preparedness during the interview process. Share and exchange information with all levels of management.
Assist with interview scheduling including coordinating schedules with applicants and interviewers creating calendars sending interview confirmations monitoring inboxes and reconciling interview cancellations.
Screen applicants before moving their applications forward by reviewing application material and cover letters against advertised qualifications. Contacting applicants and hiring supervisors as needed for clarification.
Manage various stages of dispositioning throughout the recruitment process in the applicant tracking system; uphold confidentiality when handling applicant information.
Process offer letters within university policy and pay practices and complete pre-onboarding for new hires.
Assist hiring supervisors and interview teams with access and navigation of applicant tracking system.
Develop and maintain internal/external relationships related to the recruitment process which may include hiring managers HR professionals industry contacts candidates etc.
Partner with HR unit representatives and hiring managers to assess talent requirements and advise on hiring strategies.
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts works together to keep our students safe and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to foster student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
For a detailed job description please email Ruth Appleton at
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in a field relevant to the position; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Human resources experience (typically 1-3 years) performing administrative functions such as recruitment onboarding using HR information systems etc. either in an HR role or HR environment.
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and to meet or exceed customer service needs.
Basic proficiency in the use of typical office software programs (i.e. Microsoft Office) and HR systems.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with recruitment and onboarding (typically 1-3 years).
Working experience with talent management systems and/or applicant tracking systems.
Experience applying state and federal regulations affecting human resources.
Application Details:
In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For questions or additional information please contact Ruth Appleton at
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.
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