Specialist, Employment

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is seeking an Employment Specialist to manage full-time and part-time hiring processes, maintain candidate credentials, and support supervisors and new hires throughout the employment journey.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and customer service while coordinating interviews, background checks, and onboarding workflows in a centralized HR environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent work experience in an office environment with current knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, to include database applications.
• Experience performing HR-related duties or employment recruiting duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows college policies and procedures related to employment, hiring, credentials, and related areas.
• Updates training materials, reference documents, and procedures for the employment process.
• Updates weekly spreadsheet on current vacancies and candidate progress for the Associate Director of Employment.
• Assists candidates with applications and provides information about positions.
• Prepares and coordinates interviews, screenings, and related steps in the selection process.
• Conducts background, reference, and credential checks for hires and interns.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Summary Information

Position Title

Position Title Specialist, Employment

Position Type

Position Type Full Time Regular

Annual Schedule

Annual Schedule 12 months

Expected Work Schedule

Expected Work Schedule Standard

Anticipated Days

Anticipated Days Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours

Anticipated Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime

Anticipated Hours per Week

Anticipated Hours per Week 40

Job Description Summary

Serves as primary contact for selection and hiring of full-time employees of the College. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding applicant, employee, and former employee information. Supports the selection process by providing accurate, courteous and efficient service to the various internal and external customers served by this position. Collects, evaluates, and maintains required faculty and staff credentials.

Duties

General:

• Follows the Colleges Policies & Procedures and applicable laws related to employment, hiring, credentials, and related areas.
• Assists in updating training, reference materials, and procedural documents as it is related to the employment process.
• Updates weekly spreadsheet report on current full-time and part-time regular vacancies and candidate progress for the Associate Director of Employment.
• Serves as a resource for candidates inquiring about positions and needing assistance with their application.
• Works with the Associate Director of Employment, Employment Specialist (Part-time positions and other colleagues in the HR department on continuous improvement, streamlining processes, and supporting the human resources needs of the institution.
• Provides support for supervisors and new hires throughout the hiring process.
• Receives, reviews, and logs incoming official and unofficial transcripts and credentials for new employees. Acts as a department point of contact for the credential verification processes including collecting and evaluating credentials required for faculty and staff.
• Attends and assists with career fairs as needed.
• Demonstrates RISE (Respect, Integrity, and Support for Everyone) respect for people as individuals and shows a commitment to providing a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment.

Full-Time Selection & Hiring:

• Works closely with the Associate Director of Employment, and committee chairs of full-time positions on the selection and hiring process. This includes compilation of the screening committee, prescreening of applicant pools, scheduling interviews, drafting interview questions and teaching demonstration (if applicable), and discussing steps in the selection process.
• Tracks and maintains log of screening committee involvement.
• Prescreens applicant pools and ensures the pre-screening of applications complies with the College’s procedures, is based on the minimum requirements of the position, is a fair and lawful process, and is properly documented.
• Maintains updates to the applicant tracking system, communicating with screening committees regarding their responsibilities, and providing support to screening committee and committee chairs.
• Coordinates, prepares, and schedules first and subsequent interviews, maintaining documentation of the process. This includes coordinating video/phone interviews, when applicable, and emailing full-time interview confirmations.
• Schedules pre-employment assessments as applicable.
• Compiles interviewer packets for full-time interviews.
• Conducts background, reference checks, and other checks on all full-time hires, including additional clinical background checks required for clinical instructors. Review results and refers cases to Associate Director of Employment as needed, and maintains proper documentation for personnel files.
• Works with the college President’s Executive Assistant to conduct background checks on volunteers.
• Conducts background checks for all unpaid/paid interns.
• Receives, reviews, and logs incoming official and unofficial transcripts and credentials for new full-time employees.
• Prepares paperwork to extend offers of employment at the conclusion of interviews and selection.
• Reviews and works with hiring managers regarding completion of the new hire credential form.
• Gathers new hire paperwork for new hires, entering the e-Verify, and ensuring all paperwork is completed for full-time new hires.
• Notifies all full-time candidates who are not selected for positions and close the respective posting in the Applicant Tracking System.

Part-Time Regular Selection & Hiring:

• Works closely with committee chairs of part-time regular position on the selection and hiring process.
• Provides guidance to committee chairs on how to: compile the committee, complete the pre-screening and screening of applicants, prepare for and conduct interviews, complete reference checks, extend the offer, and complete the ePAF.
• Schedules pre-employment assessments, as applicable.
• Conducts background and other checks as required. Review results and refers cases Associate Director of Employment as needed, and maintains proper documentation for personnel files.
• Reviews and works with hiring managers regarding completion of the new hire credential form.
• Gathers new hire paperwork for new hires, entering the e-Verify, and ensuring all paperwork is completed for part-time regular new hires.
• Notifies all part-time regular candidates who are not selected for positions and close the respective posting in the Applicant Tracking System
• Receives, reviews, and logs incoming official and unofficial transcripts and credentials.

Applicant Tracking System:

• Serves as a first point of contact for supervisors and screening committee members regarding the applicant tracking system including training, troubleshooting, and user maintenance.

Back-up Support:

• Serves as the back-up for the to the on interviews for full-time positions.
• Serves as the back-up for the Employment Specialist (PT) supporting the part-time hiring process.
• Works with other HR Staff to provide coverage of the front desk.
• Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

• 1. Associate degree
• 2. Two years of full-time or equivalent work experience in an office environment with current knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, to include database applications.
• 3. Two years of full-time or equivalent work experience completing Human Resources related duties or employment recruiting duties.
• 4. Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• 5. Experience working in a public facing office setting providing excellent customer service (internal/external customers).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2. Associate degree in Human Resources, Office Systems Technology, or Business Administration.
• 3. Experience working in human resources in a college or university.
• 4. Experience with Adobe Pro, Zoom, SharePoint, or similar software.
• 5. Experience using Colleague or similar information system.
• 6. Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint or similar presentation software.
• 7. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.

With four locations , the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:

• 14,000 continuing education students
• 1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

• 30 diplomas
• 122 certificates

A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, and Support for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 11/13/2026

Start Date

Start Date 01/19/2027

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $46,728 - $47,736

Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 26.1% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

Questions

A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House . This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at [e-mail] .

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!

Sunnicrest Building, 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.