Faculty Recruiter II

About the role

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that provides educational, operational, and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE works closely with GCU to benefit students, families, and the local community. We prioritize people, drive innovation, and contribute positively to the community.

Responsibilities

• Review the partner university’s new college programs and course approvals, develop a pipeline of potential internal candidates for upcoming courses, and manage staffing goals within specified time frames; retire course approvals as needed.
• Lead the recruiting process to identify qualified candidates, develop and maintain pipelines, and meet staffing goals.
• Retrieve potential candidates from internal databases and screen backgrounds by validating credentials such as education level, accreditation of degree programs, and institutions through transcripts, research, and similar methods.
• Contact candidates via phone or other means to determine availability, interest level, confirm credentials, training availability, and other job requirements; forward qualified candidates to the appropriate college for further disposition.
• Occasionally meet candidates in person to acquire additional qualifying information; track and maintain candidate progress through the screening and hiring process.
• Develop strong working relationships with staff within GCE’s partner colleges.
• Use appropriate software to create records ensuring accurate and complete information according to workflow requirements; recommend and/or create more efficient workflow processes.
• Retrieve information from software/databases for reporting purposes and performance metrics.
• Collaborate and/or liaise with Human Resources on requisitions, systems, on-boarding, etc.
• Develop and maintain staffing metrics, analyze staffing needs, and provide recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Human Resources policies, federal and state employment laws, governing bodies such as HLC and DOE, and government reporting requirements.
• Ensure the validity and currency of existing adjunct incumbents’ credentials and assist with maintaining training rosters.
• Stay current on trends and developments of accrediting bodies.
• Perform other related assignments as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field (required).
• Master’s or graduate degree (preferred).
• Two years’ experience recruiting, interviewing, and evaluating professional-level candidates for employment.
• Prior experience in higher education (preferred).
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted with supervisor’s approval.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of recruiting, interviewing techniques, and processes, preferably for instructors within higher education.
• Understanding of college/university accrediting agency requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and team-oriented skills with the ability to work in a structured environment and handle difficult situations diplomatically.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including speaking before groups; detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under deadline pressure.
• Strong technical aptitude and comfort navigating software and systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient with XRM and Filebound or other database applications; familiarity with talent management software (helpful).
• Self-starter with good organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours if necessary.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and a 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU-sponsored events.
• Full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children receive an Education Tuition Discount Program.