Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Summary of Position The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will identify, attract, and screen pipelines of qualified candidates to help scale and support our employee growth at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). As part of our Talent Team, this person will play a key role in helping others across campus achieve their goals by sourcing and recruiting talented and mission‑driven individuals. This key role is crucial in achieving our staffing goals and ensuring that hiring managers and candidates experience a seamless, high‑quality, and positive hiring process. Duties & Responsibilities Talent Recruitment Provide support for all aspects of talent management – job description crafting, sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent Collaborate with leadership to implement and execute the staffing strategy at IWU Create talent pools within the Applicant Tracking System in preparation for future openings and strategic hiring needs Ensure timely communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process Support the recruitment team by coordinating job/career fair events and community outreach efforts Support the Talent Acquisition Manager by issuing e‑offers and onboarding paperwork, including payroll forms, background checks, I‑9 verifications, etc. Track and report on key recruiting and campus metrics to analyze the success of recruitment strategies and seek innovative improvement (e.g., time‑to‑hire, application volume, successful sourcing) Create content‑rich media to promote IWU through articles, highlighted benefits, testimonials, and storytelling features Assist in building FAQ rules and responses for the launch of an AI‑powered talent chatbot Sourcing and Candidate Management Create and manage job postings for faculty, staff, and temporary positions using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Actively source exempt and non‑exempt candidates through various channels, including Indeed, Inside Higher Ed, HigherEdJobs, INVets, MSEP, and other social media avenues Talent Administration Provide instruction to end users on ATS processes, software, and utilization Review all applications for required information and missional alignment to IWU values Review and assess all job descriptions to assign job families, salary ranges, and levels while ensuring position accuracy across the university Assist all prospective candidates, new hires, and hiring managers with a welcoming and helpful attitude that offers a high level of hospitality Collaborate with fellow team members to meet strategic goals assigned to the department Qualifications According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Education Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, training and development, or related field preferred Experience 1–3 years of professional experience and a keen interest in talent acquisition, recruitment, and human resources Experience or background in content creation, marketing, or technology preferred Prior experience as a recruiter or sourcing specialist strongly preferred Experience in developing, managing, and implementing processes and procedures critical Required Skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures Willingness to step outside comfort zone and try new methodologies and approaches to drive innovation within talent recruitment Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate and present ideas Excellent relationship‑building skills necessary for developing partnerships, building teamwork, and working within a collaborative environment Attention to detail with good discernment and the ability to maintain confidentiality Dependable, reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations Initiative to seek out work that needs to be done and proactively seek solutions to challenges LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e‑1 and 2000e‑2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr