Recruitment and Employment Services Assistant (Part-Time)

About the role

The Recruitment and Employment Services Assistant position is within the Human Resources, Training and Performance department at James Madison University (JMU). This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing assistance with the recruitment process to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person
• Aiding applicants with the online application process
• Supporting special Recruitment and Employment Services Team projects, initiatives and events, such as Connections Day, Job Fairs, etc.
• Offering additional general administrative and clerical support for other HR functions on an as needed basis
• Tracking reference letters that are received, scanning them, and following up on references that are not received
• Running reports in a timely manner and ensuring data is accurate
• Scanning documents into an electronic filing system

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent administrative practices and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer service experience and the proven ability to build strong working relationships
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Qualities such as professionalism and adaptability
• The ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task
• Demonstrated typing and data entry skills and computer knowledge in a Windows based environment, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information