Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner - Higher Ed

Doane University; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 50,600 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Tuition benefits (free undergrad, disc

Job summary

Doane University is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to serve as the lead recruiter and talent ambassador, proactively identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional employees who advance the University’s mission. The role builds strong candidate pipelines, engages passive candidates, and partners with hiring managers on strategies, evaluation, and onboarding.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, strategic sourcing, and delivering excellent customer service while supporting HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiter and talent ambassador for the University, proactively identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional employees.
• Develop relationships with passive candidates and build robust candidate pipelines.
• Partner with hiring managers on recruitment strategies, candidate evaluation, interview practices, and onboarding.

Skills

Passive candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Interviewing

Candidate assessment

Creative sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications/Marketing

Equivalent experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Job description

Doane University is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to serve as the lead recruiter and talent ambassador, proactively identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional employees who advance the University’s mission. The role builds strong candidate pipelines, engages passive candidates, and partners with hiring managers on strategies, evaluation, and onboarding.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, strategic sourcing, and delivering excellent customer service while supporting HR