Talent Specialist

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, is hiring a Talent Specialist to support end-to-end recruitment and staffing processes within the Office of Human Resources. You will help develop and implement MSU's recruitment strategies to attract diverse, qualified professionals, and ensure alignment with university policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with departments, managing the ATS system, and representing MSU at career events to build a strong workforce for the University’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field required.
• Minimum of two years recruiting or generalist experience with recruitment responsibilities.
• Experience in higher education and recruiting for large organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist through full-cycle recruitment: posting, sourcing, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, interviewing candidates, background and reference checks; facilitate skills testing as needed.
• Assist designated campus areas with hiring of temporary employees.
• Assist hiring departments with determining selection criteria for new positions.
• Communicate with hiring managers/interview team to ensure preparedness throughout the interview process.
• Maintain ATS databases and recruitment metrics; run staffing reports.
• Represent the university at job fairs, campus visits, and outreach events.
• Draft offer letters and new hire packets for finalists.

Skills

Recruitment consultation

Collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

ATS system

Job description

Job Title

Talent Specialist

Division

Division of Finance & Administration

Department

Office of Human Resources

Job Effective Date

11/11/2026

Job End Date

05/11/2026

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Annual Salary

$29.81 / hour, 6 Month Contract

Pays

$29.81 / hour, 6 Month Contract

Percentage Amount

100

Fund Source

State Support

Requisition Reason

New

Job Duties

Morgan State University Office of Human Resources (OHR) invites you to join our team. OHR is preparing to execute President Wilson's strategic plan: Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future. We are looking for collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professionals to help reimagine OHR to reflect the services of a 21st-century department that can serve the University and attract, develop, and retain its desired workforce.

The Talent Specialist will be responsible for providing consultation in the area of recruitment. The Talent Specialist will assist in developing, implementing, and providing support for MSU's recruitment processes to attract diverse, talented professionals that will contribute to the professionalism and growth of MSU. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting departments through the full cycle recruitment process for open positions which includes: posting open positions, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, interviewing candidates and conducting background and reference checks; facilitating skills testing, as needed
• Assisting designated campus areas with hiring of temporary employees
• Assisting hiring departments with determining selection criteria for new positions
• Communicating effectively with the hiring manager/interview team to ensure preparedness throughout the interview process
• Continuously training managers, employees and applicants on how to use the ATS system
• Ensuring all hiring processes are in accordance with University policies and procedures
• Maintain applicant tracking system databases and spreadsheets of recruitment activities and assist with the calculation of staffing metrics
• Maintain relationships with temporary agencies to fill temporary employment needs
• Representing the university at job fairs, career days, campus visitations and community outreach activities
• Follow up with finalist candidates by drafting/sending offer letters and new hire packets
• Reviewing all University job postings and making necessary updates
• Assisting with recruitment

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field from an accredited college and university is required.

Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of related experience as a Recruiter or Generalist with recruitment responsibilities is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

• Experience Working in a Higher Education Setting is preferred.
• Experience recruiting for a large organization.

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

09/15/2026

Job Close Date

09/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload the following documents to your application.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List contact information for two professional references

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Certification
3. Supporting Document
4. Reference Letter

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • EDULedger (formerly Diverse Issues in Higher Ed)
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight into Academia (formerly Insight into Diversity)
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-Atlantic HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Other Online Advertising
   • Agency Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Did you achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field from an accredited college and university?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
5. * Do you have at least two years of related experience as a Recruiter?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
7. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.(Open Ended Question)