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Who We Are
Located in the beautiful town of Fort Collins, Colorado, Colorado State University is a premier land-grant university with world-class programs in education, outreach, and research. CSU has a student body of 33,000 students, 7,400 employees, 256,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $456 million. Colorado State University is a large land-grant research institution employing over 10,000 full and part-time faculty, exempt and non-exempt administrative professionals, classified staff, and student employees.
Within CSU, the Division of Human Resources is integral to achieving and sustaining the University’s institutional excellence. The University’s Human Resources Department is led by the Vice President for Human Resources and has responsibility for wide-ranging activities including, but not limited to: all employee benefits; payroll; compensation; Human Resources service center; recruitment, employment selection, and classification for State Classified personnel as well as general oversight of the State Personnel System within the University; employee relations; personnel policy development and interpretation; employee records and personnel action processing; and the human resource management information system (HRIS). CSU’s HR team is focused on supporting the operations and objectives of the University, our leaders, and our people. We value collaboration & connection with each other and campus stakeholders allowing for continued learning for our team and those we support. We believe our team and CSU are vastly stronger when inclusive to all people.
Now is an exciting time to join the Division of Human Resources, as we empower the future of CSU in many ways. For insight into how Human Resources plays a pivotal role in advancing the University’s mission and strategic priorities, please take a moment to review the most recent SOURCE article covering President Parsons’ Investiture Ceremony.
Colorado State University’s Division of Human Resources is hiring an Associate Director, Talent Acquisition! The Associate Director is an exciting and dynamic opportunity within our newly established Talent Acquisition team, as this position is responsible for leading the university’s talent acquisition strategy and initiatives. In this pivotal role, the focus is on developing and implementing innovative and inclusive recruitment and sourcing strategies to attract and retain a talented and diverse workforce across various academic and administrative departments. The Associate Director will collaborate closely with university stakeholders to understand hiring needs, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and drive candidate experience.
The Associate Director champions the University’s commitment to offering equal opportunity and access to employment to all potential candidates through all talent acquisition processes. This position will infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of their work and will continuously strive for inclusive excellence.
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Develop and Execute Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Design and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the university’s goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop proactive recruitment plans.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance recruitment strategies and attract diverse, talented candidates.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
- Promote diversity and inclusion in hiring practices by implementing strategies to attract candidates from underrepresented groups.
- Monitor and report on recruitment metrics related to diversity and develop initiatives to enhance diversity recruitment efforts.
- Oversee the selection and assessment process, including the design and implementation of effective interview processes, assessments, and candidate evaluation methods.
- Develop and maintain a compelling employer brand to attract talented and diverse individuals to the university.
- Collaborate with HR and campus partners to create engaging recruitment materials and enhance the university’s online presence.
- Oversee relationships with external partners and vendors, negotiating contracts and evaluating effectiveness.
Recruitment Planning and Execution
- Partner with hiring managers to set candidate criteria, and determine appropriate recruitment channels.
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and evaluating candidates.
- Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to attract diverse and high-quality candidate pools through social media, networking, and job boards, to attract talented and diverse individuals.
- Ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Coordinate and participate in recruitment events, career fairs, and campus visits to engage with potential candidates.
Team Leadership
- Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, support, and performance management to direct reports.
- Promote and maintain a culture of high productivity and comprehensive and current understanding of search process, DEI, and equal opportunity principles.
Compliance
- Stay updated on labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance in all recruitment and hiring practices. Implement best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.
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Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field and at least 7 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
- In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, including sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and interview techniques.
- Experience developing and executing innovative talent acquisition strategies designed to attract talented and diverse employees.
- Reflecting departmental and institutional values, demonstrates a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices with prior experience implementing strategies to reach underrepresented candidates from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience developing, leading, and mentoring a team of recruiters and talent acquisition professionals.
- Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment that governs talent acquisition work, including state and federal employment and wage and hour laws.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration at all levels of the organization.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Advanced degree in business, human resources, or a related field.
- Experience enhancing an organization’s reputation as an employer of choice through branding and marketing initiatives.
- Experience building professional networks and successful partnerships with external organizations and agencies.
- Proficiency in utilizing recruitment metrics and quantitative and qualitative analytics to assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts and make data-driven decisions.
- Motivated to make a meaningful impact, sharing CSU’s vision of change and commitment to excellence.
- Experience championing bold ideas and strategies persistently
- Experience leading a team of talent acquisition professionals within a university, large enterprise, or similarly complex setting.
- Success in implementing change in an organization.
- Familiarity with various recruiting tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- SHRM-S/CP, or equivalent.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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