Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition

Ball State University is seeking a dynamic Human Resources professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with hiring departments across campus and assist them in developing recruitment and outreach plans. We offer an excellent benefits package to include affordable health care, tuition remission, paid parental leave, and paid time off.

At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function: The Assistant Director for Talent Acquisition will collaborate with hiring departments to create and implement recruiting plans designed to recruit, hire, and retain diverse qualified candidate pools in order to fill a variety of positions. The Assistant Director will perform local community outreach activities to promote a variety of career opportunities with Ball State University and develop candidate pipelines. In addition, they will stay. abreast of industry standards and recommend overall recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least five years of experience in Human Resources with a background in talent acquisition/recruitment. Experience using an online talent acquisition system. Three years demonstrated experience of successful recruiting and staffing.

Minimum Other: Supervisory experience; Process improvement experience. Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing recruitment plans. Excellent customer support. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Knowledge and experience with applicant tracking systems. Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships. Familiarity with social media, recruitment databases, and professional networks. Strong understanding of inclusive hiring practices and strategies.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/32842

Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to Kate Stoss. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through September 8, 2022.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:

https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/professional-staff

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.