Interviewer/Screener (Term Position)

About the role

This position supports high-volume recruiting for Vanderbilt University's growth initiatives, focusing on assessing cultural fit and required qualifications for various fundraising and advancement positions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a high volume of screening interviews via Zoom with applicants who have applied for DAR roles
• Evaluate candidates' alignment with key competencies, such as relationship management, solicitation readiness, portfolio experience, donor engagement, etc.
• Manage scheduling and interview logistics, ensuring timely follow-up and smooth handoffs to hiring managers
• Document results in the database, including cultural fit, job readiness, compensation requirements, and location preferences
• Identify and advance qualified candidates to the next stage
• Disposition candidates appropriately with clear rationale
• Partner closely with the Talent Management team and hiring managers to calibrate on role requirements and maintain a strong candidate experience
• Track pipeline activity and provide updates on screening volume and candidate flow
• Communicate effectively with hiring managers

Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent, is required
• Experience working in talent acquisition, recruiting, or screening is required, including knowledge of employment law (legal/illegal questions)
• Familiarity with development and alumni relations, or general advancement functions such as fundraisers/gift officers, donor relations, alumni relations, etc. is preferred but not required
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills; able to distinguish transferable skills and evaluate role-specific competencies
• Consistent, high-quality screenings with clear documentation and timely recommendations
• Accurate identification of candidates likely to succeed in various roles
• Excellent written documentation and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Zoom
• Able to maintain a high energy interview cadence with a high volume of interviews
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to articulate the mission and priorities of DAR
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information
• Experience collaborating across teams and disciplines to drive results
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in an agile, growth-oriented, and fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, is required

Skills

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Proficiency with Zoom

Benefits

Open for fully remote work. Slight preference for being located in the Nashville, TN area. If working in the Nashville area, this is a hybrid role that is expected to be in the office one day per week or more depending on business needs and scheduled travel.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Temporary assignment lasting approximately 6-12 months. This position is open for fully remote work. Slight preference for being located in the Nashville, TN area. If working in the Nashville area, this is a hybrid role that is expected to be in the office one day per week or more depending on business needs and scheduled travel.