Senior Faculty Talent Acquisition Operations Lead

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks an experienced Faculty Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist to lead faculty recruitment processes, advise stakeholders, and ensure compliant, efficient hiring across the university. The role collaborates with the Provost’s Office, HR partners, and academic leadership to support complex searches and improve recruitment workflows.

The position will be onsite with hybrid work options in Fort Collins, CO, and requires strong communication, policy interpretation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting faculty recruitment, academic personnel, or higher education HR.
• Ability to interpret policies and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Independently administer faculty talent acquisition processes and documentation.
• Counsel hiring managers and search committees on complex or non-routine searches.
• Analyze recruitment processes to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday ATS

Job description

Colorado State University seeks an experienced Faculty Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist to lead faculty recruitment processes, advise stakeholders, and ensure compliant, efficient hiring across the university. The role collaborates with the Provost’s Office, HR partners, and academic leadership to support complex searches and improve recruitment workflows.

The position will be onsite with hybrid work options in Fort Collins, CO, and requires strong communication, policy interpretation,