Director of Faculty Recruitment
- Employer
- Christopher Newport University
- Location
- Newport News, Virginia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Date posted
- Apr 4, 2023
- Website
- https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/15570
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- Position Type
- Administrative
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The Director of Faculty Recruitment effectively administers and coordinates the
University’s recruitment program for all instructional, administrative and professional
faculty positions. The Director is responsible for the oversight of the faculty search process; consulting with and advising search committees on search issues; and providing guidance and VISA assistance in hiring international faculty.
The Director has a dual reporting structure. The successful candidate will report to the Provost for Instructional Faculty Recruitment and the Associate Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer for Administrative and Professional Faculty Recruitment and, as an at-will employee, serves at the pleasure of the Provost and Associate Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer.
1. Serves as the principle point of contact for all searches for instructional, administrative
and professional faculty positions. Enhances the CNU culture by recruiting qualified
faculty who embrace CNU’s values and vision.
2. Develops and manages the University’s faculty recruitment program. Maintains and updates as necessary the policies and processes related to faculty recruitment.
3. Supports Search Chair/committees by providing current recruitment information, resources and techniques. Provides training and consults with faculty and staff on proper hiring policies, procedures, and compliance issues. Provides technical information and training on the effective use of the online recruitment system. Advises on screening and interviewing techniques and assists in developing behavioral and other interviewing questions as needed.
4. Resolves search/recruitment issues based on best practices. Interprets complex policies in developing and administering recruitment and hiring processes. Routinely exercises independent judgment and decision-making. Maintains the confidentiality of all recruitment information as required by law, policy, and best practices.
5. Develops job criteria for advertisement based on the position description. Develops and publishes position advertisements to achieve optimal applicant pools. Communicates CNU Key Values to applicants through positive advertisements, web and recruitment content.
6. Effectively and accurately utilizes computer databases and spreadsheets to manage recruitment data. Tracks the progress of each search and provides search committee updates to ensure timeliness of the process.
7. Ensures recruitment files are completed to include all required information. Follows proper guidelines for retention of recruitment files.
8. Consults with applicants as needed to answer questions concerning the search process and reasons for non-selection using excellent judgment and interpretation of complex recruitment, hiring and equal opportunity policies and procedures.
9. Assists in the hiring of international researchers and scholars to teach and conduct research by accurately disseminating information on Federal rules and regulations related to compliance with immigration issues and completing Visa paperwork as needed. Collaborates as needed with the Immigration Attorney.
10. Collaborates with the Provost, Associate Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer and Director of Title IX and EO to consistently and fairly apply guiding principles for recruitment. Seeks assistance in difficult situations from the Director of Title IX and EO, the Director of Human Resources Operations and the Associate Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer.
11. Working with the Office of Communications and Public Relations and Office of Human Resources, develops an effective outreach-marketing plan to increase awareness of the recruitment program, process and services.
12. Develops and maintains needed data and reports for use by the Provost and Associate Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer.
13. Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position. Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
Immediately report work-related incidents to your supervisor and participate in accident investigation requests.
14. Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations with all constituencies to include faculty, staff, applicants, and guests. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports CNU Traditions and the “Students First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.
15. This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Required
Must have a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree and experience that equates to an advanced degree.
Experience Required
Experience in recruiting professional level/ leadership positions (For Example:
Instructional Faculty Members, Vice Presidents, Directors, Executives, and Leadership
Positions). Experience in performing duties related to the complete recruitment cycle. Experience in interpreting complex policies relating to recruitment. Experience with online recruitment systems.
Interested parties are requested to submit a cover letter; current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references at the time of application.
Applications received after 11:59PM ET on April 23, 2023, will be accepted but considered only if needed. Applications received after April 23, 2023, will be accepted but considered only if needed.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/15570
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement:
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:#333333">Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in The 388 Best Colleges: 2023 Edition, Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience – great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia, enrolls approximately 5,000 students, and is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Academic programs at Christopher Newport University encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges guide as 2nd among public regional universities in the South and 5th overall, and has recently completed more than $1 billion in capital construction on its 260-acre campus.<br /> <br /> Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.cnu.edu/"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:#207ab6"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="text-underline:none">www.cnu.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></b></a></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:#333333">.</span></span></span></span></p>
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