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Staff Vacancy Announcement
As aRecruitment Specialistyou will be joining ourUM Human Resource Services (HRS)recruitment team and the larger HRS team. Our team is made up of professionals who passionately pursue producing quality work and providing exceptional customer service to the campus community and broader community. We believe in creating a pleasurable and collaborative work environment. The recruitment team oversees all hiring and recruiting of faculty, staff, administrators, and contract professionals for the University of Montana. The recruitment team plays a significant role in advancing and supporting UM’s initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
As the Recruitment Specialist, you will work independently to efficiently work with campus partners to complete recruitment processes. You will illustrate a high level of initiative and independence; exercise sound judgment and accountability daily to make multiple decisions that significantly impact the campus community; maintain strict confidentiality; always represent the University of Montana with integrity and professionalism; and demonstrate efficient time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
We encourage our team members to keep up with the ever-changing industry by actively encouraging them to advance their skills and participate in campus events, committees, and trainings. We encourage engagement by actively listening and considering ideas and suggestions from all team members in matters related to incorporating new practices or the latest tools, materials, and techniques used to streamline work.
Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Provide oversight and guidance to hiring managers and search committees involved in the recruitment and selection process; makes recommendations as appropriate; provides advice regarding the most effective interview and selection tools; ensures the fair and equitable treatment of all applicants; utilizes applicant tracking software to source positions, conduct recruitment processes, and report recruitment and selection information; maintains the database and archives for all recruitments; creates vacancy announcements and advertisements for various publications and websites
Consider issues that may arise when generating applicant pools for specialized positions with the ability to apply marketing strategies with the goal to produce an abundant, talented, and diverse applicant pool;
Market UM as a desirable employer
Participate in strategic planning to review current practices and make suggestions to improve existing practices and develop new practices to provide better service for both internal and external customers
Conduct research; compile, analyze, and review historical and statistical data
Review materials for completeness and compliance with established policies and procedures
Interpret, communicate, and apply Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment guidelines and regulations, University policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreement language to the recruitment and selection processes
Meet with various sized groups of the UM community to present process information in a clear and concise manner provides appropriate training; prepare presentation materials in a variety of formats suitable for the intended audience
Assists potential applicants in navigating the recruitment process
Provide timely communication to job applicants and potential applicants
In this position, you will develop a working knowledge of University policies and procedures and federal and state regulations regarding recruitment and hiring; working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) as it applies to hiring and recruiting; develop a working knowledge and experience with Banner database software; and develop an advanced working knowledge of our applicant tracking system and other systems used in the recruitment process (SilkRoad, U-Approve, and Accurate Background).
Required Skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Effective public relations and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and create and maintain effective relationships with the campus community and the general public
Demonstrated service aptitude, which includes knowledge of customer service practices and the ability to adapt service delivery to customer expectations
Demonstrated professional communication skills both written and verbal; ability to explain guidelines and hiring practices to others (faculty, staff, administrative officers and the general public); demonstrated professional business English, spelling, composition, and grammar ability; and ability to draft, proofread, and layout various documents for the intended audience
Knowledge of and experience in hiring practices and procedures
Utilize organizational and time management skills to complete tasks accurately and within established deadlines
Ability to problem-solve, exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated attention to detail used write job postings, provide job offer information, and complete other duties where attention to detail is crucial
Project management skills, which includes taking a project from inception to completion
Possess a steadfast commitment to diversity, maintaining an inclusive institutional environment, and a demonstrated ability to work closely and constructively with a wide variety of constituents
Ability to learn and apply Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity guidelines, principles and practices
Ability to operate a personal computer and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and Banner Database software
Minimum Required Experience
High School diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in human resources field or hiring employees
Experience in recruitment of employees or students
Experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS)
Talent acquisition and sourcing experience
About Human Resource Services And UM
The Human Resource Services Team partners with the University of Montana (UM) community and affiliated campuses by providing solutions and services to support the success of the UM mission.
The University of Montana is a flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000 people, surrounded by mountains and where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
University of Montana
Video: Mission First, People Always
UM on YouTube
City of Missoula
Video: There's This Place
Destination Missoula
Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
The State of Montana
Visit Montana
Position Details
Position Title:Recruitment Specialist
Position Number: 013600
Department:Human Resource Services
Work Schedule:Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week),
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
An alternative work schedule including hybrid work options may
be permitted as approved bysupervisor; however, position is
located in Missoula, MT and not available as a fully remote position.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of EmploymentIn accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's PreferenceReasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.References:References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may beprovided to the applicant.Testing:Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.Employment Eligibility:All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Sunday, July 16, 2023by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
This position will remainOPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.
A Complete Application Includes
Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
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