RECRUITER, HEALTH AFFAIRS

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Recruiter for Health Affairs in Edinburg, TX. You will plan and execute recruitment initiatives, work with department managers, and source candidates through multiple channels to build a diverse applicant pool.

You will negotiate offers, coordinate with departments, and ensure a smooth candidate journey from first contact to onboarding, contributing to the division’s strategic recruitment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Three (3) years of professional recruitment and/or sales experience.
• Experience in an academic medical center, health system, hospital or pharma is preferred.
• Strong communication, time management and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs recruitment services to deliver quality candidates for the institution, including initial strategy meetings with department managers to discuss recruitment needs and strategies.
• Assists search committees to recruit internal and external candidates by sourcing positions in print media, websites, direct mailings, and other sourcing activities.
• Maintains strong relationships with division and departmental leadership to align with the division’s direction.
• Attends job fairs, meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences as requested.
• Develops tracking mechanisms and statistics to support short and mid-range plans and budget requirements.
• Oversees the recruitment candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Communication

Networking

Interviewing

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9087

Working Title

Working Title RECRUITER, HEALTH AFFAIRS

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department Ofc of Health Affairs

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

The recruiter will contribute to the planning and execution of various departmental faculty and staff recruitment related initiatives and partner with the Recruitment Manager to create and execute strategic recruitment plans in accordance with the needs and goals of the UTRGV Division of Health Affairs and UT Health RGV .

Description of Duties

• Performs recruitment services to deliver quality candidates for the institution, including initial strategy meetings with department managers to discuss recruitment needs and strategies to ensure a highly qualified and diverse applicant pool.
• Assists the Division of Health Affairs and UT Health RGV search committees to recruit internal and external candidates by sourcing positions in print media, websites, direct mailings, and implements other sourcing activities.
• Maintains strong relationships with division and departmental leadership to ensure a clear understanding of the division’s direction and remains informed on the cutting edge in matching applicants to institutional needs.
• Attends job fairs, meetings, seminars, workshops, and/or conferences as requested and beneficial.
• Develops tracking mechanisms and statistics to support short and mid-range plans and budget requirements.
• Identifies issues and possible solutions with current applicant tracking system ( ATS ) and assists with testing fixes or modifications when they are being implemented.
• Reviews and evaluates applications, resumes or other employment hiring documents; conducts interviews and requests references.
• Performs strategic job functions within the department such as serving on committees or working on special projects as requested.
• Presents, reviews and negotiates offer letters, letters of intent and reviews university benefits with candidate.
• Serves as the liaison between candidate and department.
• Alerts leadership to any challenges within the interview and/or recruitment process that may deter successful recruitment.
• Oversees the recruitment candidate experience, ensuring a seamless, high-touch process from first contact through onboarding.
• Participates in recruitment and departmental strategy meetings, providing updates on search progress, candidate engagement, and pending action items.
• Identifies and engages qualified candidates through various channels, including career fairs, referrals, online job boards, sourcing, and direct outreach to students and academic institutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional Certification ( CPRP )

Required Experience

Three (3) years of professional recruitment and/or sales experience/extensive outward facing experience, including basic knowledge of the full-cycle recruitment process.

Preferred Experience

Experience working in an academic medical center, health system, hospital or pharma with a proven record of accomplishment. Extensive knowledge of medical and surgical clinical specialty areas and strong time management and closing skills.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Working knowledge of social media (LinkedIn, Facebook) and its capabilities.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; extensive travel and some weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Must possess effective negotiation skills and closing expertise. Adaptable to change. Exhibits diplomacy. Ability to prioritize and manage departmental projects/recruitment priorities simultaneously. Ability to work efficiently independently and in a group setting. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with physician faculty, healthcare practitioners, and administration at all levels. Customer service oriented which includes responding promptly to customer needs and requests in a timely manner. Must be a skilled interviewer. The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently or part of a group in a fast-paced environment. Effective written, communication and facilitation skills. Effective use of a variety of candidate procurement methods such as direct sourcing, networking, professional organizations, internet/social media and referrals. Proven experience building & maintaining candidate networks. Strategic thinking skills. Strong time management skills. Excellent organization skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 08/17/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
  • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
  • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
  • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
• Yes
• No
• * Please select your highest level of completed education.
  • 6th grade education
  • 10th grade education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
  • Masters Degree from an accredited university
  • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
  • None of the above
• * Please provide the field of study for your education:

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• * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
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  • 1 year
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  • 7 years
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  • 10 years
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• * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
  • Yes
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