Recruitment Specialist 00553
Christopher Newport University

Working Title:

Recruitment Specialist 00553

Human Resource Analyst I

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Exempt

Full Time

General Public

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Yes

This position is designated as a "responsible employee" who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

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The Office of Human Resources (HR) at Christopher Newport University helps create, instill and foster a phenomenal culture and community to work and learn by attracting, hiring, supporting, developing and serving highly talented caring and committed employees.

This position will support the effective coordination of a dynamic recruitment program by attracting and hiring well-qualified candidates who will demonstrate excellent effort, achievement, and service and support, while embracing Christopher Newport University community values and transforming the lives of students. This position will assist the Office of Human Resources in offering quality customer service for a variety of HR programs. Coordinates recruitment and employment activities to include job postings, the selection process, reviewing and developing interview questions, the background check process, and new employee onboarding to include supporting the E-Verify system. It will also uphold Federal, State and agency hiring laws, policy and practices to ensure the hiring process is fair and equitable.

• Knowledge of screening applications, principles of interviewing, candidate selection, and references.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities in the operation and maintenance of complex spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet critical deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to quickly learn new software and hardware
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain exemplary relations with co-workers and others
• Knowledge of recruitment principles and processes
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations pertaining to recruitment
• Ability to produce work requiring initiative, discretion, flexibility and accuracy with details
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office suite to include Excel, or similar software
• Considerable knowledge and skills of the relationships and interactions pertaining to human resource processes and principles.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Data entry experience to include databases and spreadsheets.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• PHR/ SPHR certification.

• Prior experience in Human Resources or Recruitment.
• Experience facilitating presentations and/or trainings.
• Previous experience working in a college or university setting.
• Recruitment experience with a Commonwealth of Virginia agency.
• Experience with onboarding/payroll paperwork such as I-9, tax forms, etc.
• Experience using applicant tracking software.

Starting at $52,000, Commensurate with Education and Experience

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

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This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;

Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

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01/13/2025

01/27/2025

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CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/18627

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.