IT Recruiter

Universal Technologies • Albany, NY

13d • Remote

About The Position

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking an IT Recruiter for a remote independent-contractor role supporting openings across New York City and New York State. The recruiter will source, screen, and present contract IT consultants for hard-to-fill positions, from initial outreach through candidate submittal. Compensation is placement-based and is paid when a sourced candidate is placed and begins work. A monthly amount is provided to cover recruiting tools such as LinkedIn and job boards. The recruiter sets their own schedule and methods; strong, consistent results may lead to a longer-term role with the firm.

UNIVERSAL Technologies is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) IT consulting firm specializing in staffing and technology solutions for government and commercial clients. The firm has placed IT consultants with New York City and New York State agencies for more than 20 years.

Requirements

• Proven IT recruiting experience and a track record of filling contract or consulting positions.
• Ability to screen technical roles, including .NET, Java, databases, Salesforce, systems administration, and related skills.
• Working knowledge of public-sector or enterprise hiring and the characteristics that make a consultant suitable for a government position.
• Ability to write clear screening notes based on the resume and candidate conversation, rather than rewriting the job description.
• Reliable follow-through while managing a self-set schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Active LinkedIn profile.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and present qualified IT consultants for assigned openings.
• Build a pipeline of contract and consulting talent across development, data, infrastructure, and support roles.
• Screen candidates for recent, relevant experience, interest in contract work, and ability to work hybrid in New York City when required by a position.
• Write clear candidate summaries and maintain records in company systems so another recruiter can continue the process.
• Protect client names, rates, and candidate information.
• Contact clients only when authorized by UNIVERSAL Technologies.
• Follow through reliably and close the loop with candidates and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Monthly amount to cover recruiting tools such as LinkedIn and job boards.
• Strong, consistent results may create an opportunity for a longer-term role with the firm.

What This Job Offers

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