Student Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist - Hybrid

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support talent acquisition and onboarding within the HR organization. The role emphasizes student recruitment activities, compliance, and coordination with HR Partners, search committees, and international services.

The position includes a hybrid work arrangement with two days on the Lawrence campus, a focus on onboarding experiences, and delivering ad-hoc reporting to HR partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR a high school diploma/GED plus a minimum of four years of related professional-level work experience or equivalent.
• Computer skills in a PC/Windows environment including MS Word and MS Excel as demonstrated by application materials and previous experience.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail as demonstrated by application materials.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships/partnerships as evidenced by application materials.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment, take ownership of the resolution of problems, be flexible and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines, as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Guide recruitment and onboarding from posting to onboarding transition for student hires.
• Coordinate student recruitment activities to ensure university guidelines are met.
• Assist applicants with questions on application process and status.
• Manage concurrent hiring activities for student employees.
• Support outreach and networking activities to promote the university as an employer of choice.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Independent work

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR or SCP Certification

Tools

HR ATS software

Job description

University of Kansas is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support talent acquisition and onboarding within the HR organization. The role emphasizes student recruitment activities, compliance, and coordination with HR Partners, search committees, and international services.

The position includes a hybrid work arrangement with two days on the Lawrence campus, a focus on onboarding experiences, and delivering ad-hoc reporting to HR partners.