Recruitment Specialist

AVISTA SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Avista Senior Living is seeking a part-time Recruiter to support our Recruitment & Employee Services team. This role is ideal for students studying healthcare administration, HR, or related fields, offering real-world experience while fitting around a class schedule.

You will source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, assist with onboarding and new-hire paperwork, and help with postings, applicant tracking and reporting. Remote work is available to residents of AZ, UT, WA, ID, or NM.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a healthcare administration, HR, business or related program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are expected.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Recruiting/HR experience is a plus but not required — training provided.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen candidates for open positions across senior living communities.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication.
• Support onboarding and new-hire paperwork processes.
• Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, and recruitment reporting.
• Partner with community leadership to understand staffing needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

HR recruiting experience (nice-to-have

Education

Healthcare administration / HR / business program

Job description

Part-Time Recruiter - Avista Senior Living

Perfect for students pursuing healthcare administration, gerontology, HR, or related fields

About Avista Senior Living

Avista Senior Living is a multi-state senior living company dedicated to providing high-quality care and vibrant communities for older adults. We're committed to creating meaningful employment experiences for our team members while delivering exceptional service to the residents and families we serve.

Avista Senior Living is hiring two part-time Recruiters to join our Recruitment & Employee Services team. This role is a great fit for students who want real, hands-on experience in healthcare administration and HR while working around a class schedule.

What You'll Do

• Source and screen candidates for open positions across our senior living communities
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication
• Support onboarding and new-hire paperwork processes
• Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, and recruitment reporting
• Partner with community leadership to understand staffing needs

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to healthcare administration and operations in a growing senior living organization
• Practical experience in talent acquisition, HR compliance, and employee lifecycle management
• Mentorship from HR and recruitment professionals
• A flexible schedule designed to work around coursework

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in (or recently completed) a program in healthcare administration, human resources, business, or a related field
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Prior recruiting/HR experience is a plus but not required - we'll train the right candidate

Details

• Part-time, 15-25 hours per week
• $25/hour
• Remote - applicants must reside in AZ, UT, WA, ID, or NM