Do you like making a difference? Do you like being part of a process? Are you ready to make an impact in the lives of others? At the University of Oklahoma, we like having a positive impact on our departments and our community. This job plays a big part in getting people in the right jobs with the right skill sets. We are looking to hire an enthusiastic and hardworking junior recruiter to assist with recruiting for the University of Oklahoma. As a junior recruiter, you will be responsible for posting job applications online, examining resumes, screening potential candidates, and setting up interviews. You will work directly with the Lead Recruiter and the hiring managers to perform all recruiting-related duties. To ensure success as a junior recruiter, you should have knowledge of recruitment techniques, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. A top-notch Junior Recruiter understands the needs of the company and ensures that only qualified candidates make it through to the hiring managers for review.

• Provides requisition and applicant management and customer service support to applicants and departmental users
• Provides recruiting system support, assisting applicants with questions around document issues, hiring process, resume, and cover letter guidance.
• Posts requisitions, to include but not limited to proofreading, cross checking information, and creating prescreening questions.
• Manages job listings and candidate referrals for students and staff positions.  Communicates with hiring departments, applicants, and completing hires.
• Works with departments to move qualified applicants through the hiring process.  Assists recruiting assistants and hiring managers on ways to improve job listings and follow-up with expired listings.
• Helps departmental users with questions and troubleshoots technical issues.
• Conducts background and driver's license checks to include but not limited to processing requests, communicating with hiring departments and applicants, working with vendor on problems, and filing documents.
• Provides support to hiring programs such as PEAK, Work-Study, Learn & Earn Student Jobs, OU Connect service listings, and the Student Job Location Program.
• Participates in special projects.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 6 months of customer service or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 54 months related experience

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to interact with a diverse customer base, including students, hiring managers and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to produce reports and complete work within deadlines

Certifications: None

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Sit for prolonged periods.  
  • Use of a computer and telephone.
  • Ability to engage in repetitive motions.  
  • Communicate effectively and listen.
• Environmental:
  • Standard Office Environment.  
  • Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
  • Requires contact with the general public, Staff, and other departments.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.