Talent Acquisition Specialist

Stanbridge University is seeking an independent, self-motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to identify, attract, and hire exceptional talent across the university.

We are looking for a recruiter who does more than manage applicants. The right person will actively hunt for great candidates
, build relationships, think critically, and take ownership of searches from opening through hire. This high-visibility role serves as both a trusted recruiting partner and an ambassador for Stanbridge University
.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition launch through offer and hire.
• Actively source and hunt for high-quality passive candidates rather than relying solely on incoming applications.
• Build candidate pipelines through Linked In, professional networks, referrals, direct outreach, Boolean search, and other creative sourcing strategies.
• Independently manage multiple searches and take ownership of keeping each requisition moving.
• Conduct phone screens and evaluate candidates for qualifications, motivation, communication, and organizational fit.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders on candidate profiles, recruiting strategy, market conditions, and selection decisions.
• Serve as an ambassador for Stanbridge University
  , creating an exceptional candidate experience and effectively communicating the university's culture and opportunities.
• Use critical thinking to identify recruiting challenges, anticipate bottlenecks, and develop solutions without requiring constant direction.
• Leverage AI and emerging recruiting technologies to improve sourcing, research, communication, analytics, and recruiting efficiency.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the ATS.
• Use recruiting data and pipeline activity to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Take on high-visibility and strategically important searches as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership through initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes.
• Stay current on recruiting trends, talent markets, sourcing techniques, AI capabilities, and emerging Talent Acquisition practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting or Talent Acquisition experience
  .
• Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple requisitions.
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and recruiting judgment.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize effectively, and drive searches forward without constant supervision.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to use AI-enabled tools and emerging recruiting technologies to improve productivity, sourcing, research, and recruiting operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, intellectually curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within higher education, healthcare, clinical education, technology, or another specialized environment.
• Experience recruiting faculty, healthcare professionals, technical talent, or difficult-to-fill professional roles.
• Experience with Workable or a comparable Applicant Tracking System.
• Experience using Linked In Recruiter and other passive sourcing tools.
• Experience with recruiting analytics, pipeline reporting, and operational recruiting metrics.
• Hands-on experience using generative AI or AI-enabled recruiting tools in day-to-day recruiting workflows.
• Familiarity with California employment practices and recruiting compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting a…