8561BR

　　Position Title:

　　Director of Talent Acquisition & Staff Diversity Outreach

　　Organization:

　　Human Resources

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Talent Acquisition Strategy and Staff Recruiting Operations

　　Develop and implement talent acquisition strategy, in alignment with university and department strategic objectives.

　　Manage day-to-day operations of staff recruiting team and recruiting and selection processes and systems, including:

　　provide strategic and operational direction, employee development and performance management

　　track and analyze data to drive strategic and operational decisions

　　oversee training of key constituent groups (e.g. hiring managers, search committees)

　　provide training and development opportunities to ensure our recruiting approaches and processes support candidates from all backgrounds for success

　　Partner internally and externally to develop and maintain robust candidate pipelines for key current and future openings (e.g. social media, job fairs, external programs, organizations, internal RIT departments)

　　Act as primary liaison for faculty recruitment (College Liaison meetings) and dual career hire support.

　　Manage relationships with temporary workforce agencies.

　　Consult and advise the staff recruiting team on best practices, and implement plans to diversify talent pipelines at all levels to ensure that they can develop diverse applicant pools.

　　Support hiring managers with direct recruiting responsibility for client groups as assigned.

　　Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

　　Develop, launch, and scale a sourcing, attraction, engagement and acquisition strategy that promotes diversity and supports all aspects of the talent pipeline to reach a wider range of talent in underrepresented communities.

　　Collaborate closely with university partners to connect the staff diversity recruiting approach with overall talent acquisition, AAP and Strategic Plan goals.

　　Participate in the development of and monitor performance metrics and goals for diversity recruiting efforts. Track against these metrics and report to the organization, communicate program impact and identify further opportunities. Participate in local and national diversity and equity networks and partnerships to ensure that our policies and practices are in keeping with the best practices in the field.

　　Lead, enhance, and form new relationships with external partners and events that promote a diverse and inclusive pipeline of talent across levels and functions.

　　Monitoring and Reporting

　　Provide periodic reports to outline the progress, barriers and proposed improvements in implementing diversity and equity hiring goals and strategies.

　　As a critical part of the overall talent management and employee life-cycle process, evaluate and implement opportunities to improve the applicant and candidate experience, including the application, interview/assessment, pre-boarding, and new hire orientation/on-boarding processes.

　　Other duties as assigned

　　FLSA Category:

　　Exempt

　　Requisition Number:

　　8561BR

　　College/Division:

　　Finance & Administration

　　Required Application Documents:

　　Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

　　Employment Category:

　　Fulltime

　　Additional Details:

　　The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected].

　　How To Apply:

　　In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

　　Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

　　122A

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Experience/Education:

　　Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field

　　Minimum 6 years’ experience in employment recruiting across a variety of disciplines, job categories, and levels within an organization

　　Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience

　　At least 2 years’ experience leading and/or creating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and working/collaborating with leadership and executive teams

　　Skills:

　　Demonstrated knowledge of equitable recruitment, hiring, and retention practices.

　　Demonstrated ability to build positive and effective working relationships with individuals of various ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities.

　　Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master’s degree

　　Department/College Description:

　　Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

　　As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

　　What do we believe at RIT?:

　　Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

　　As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

　　Work Location:

　　Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

　　Job Summary:

　　This position provides strategic and operational leadership of the talent acquisition function for the university, and serves as a member of the HR Leadership Team. In addition to the overall talent acquisition strategy, this leader will play a critical role leading the staff diversity recruitment strategy, promoting RIT’s employer brand among potential candidates and ensuring that RIT is employing knowledge, skills and resources to secure diverse and highly qualified candidate pools.

　　Key responsibilities include developing and implementing highly effective recruitment processes and systems focused on attracting and hiring highly qualified candidates in support of the university’s strategic objectives and associated talent needs and in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will help to drive the employment brand of RIT in alignment with university branding direction to grow and enhance RIT’s position as an employer of choice. This position leads the staff recruitment team, driving strong team and individual performance and development. Effective partnership and collaboration with other HR departments, Division of Diversity and Inclusion, Academic Affairs, all hiring departments and other stakeholders is critical.

　　This role requires experience and demonstrated success in delivering strategic and innovative talent acquisition initiatives and executing at a high standard and proven experience in diversity and inclusion hiring strategies, training and coaching. The position also requires project management skills including research, planning, organizing, developing, and participating in and/or leading cross cultural/functional teams. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, have demonstrated experience in problem-solving and will lead by example to build trust and credibility. The role is designed for a self-starter who brings new ideas and best practices to help attract, engage, and retain highly qualified employees to align with RIT’s mission, values of an inclusive and diverse community, and strategic direction.

　　Hourly/Salary Minimum:

　　79100

　　Hourly/Salary Maximum:

　　132500