Recruitment Coordinator (Project Mgmt) 1

NEW Solutions • Beltsville, MD

15h • Remote

About The Position

The Recruitment Coordinator supports the Human Resources Division by planning, coordinating, and monitoring recruitment for an assigned research office and associated laboratories or group of headquarters staff offices. The role helps ensure vacancies are filled efficiently and within established timelines. Acting as a central point of coordination, the enrollee works with HR, hiring managers, and organizational leaders to set recruitment priorities, track milestones, identify potential delays, and facilitate timely resolution of issues. The coordinator uses performance metrics, dashboards, and status reports to evaluate progress, promote accountability, and provide leadership with data-driven insights that support recruitment outcomes and organizational workforce needs.

This is an opportunity through the Experienced Worker Program administered by NEW Solutions in support of USDA Agricultural Research Service. Enrollment in the program is temporary and at will; the enrollee is not a federal employee or a NEW Solutions employee. The position may be performed remotely and is open until filled. Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in project management work, or a BA/BS degree and training in leadership in Human Resources.
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum age of 55.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor recruitment activities for assigned vacancies from initial intake through completion.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HR specialists, and organizational leaders to establish priorities, develop recruitment timelines, clarify requirements, and advance actions in accordance with established goals, policies, and service standards.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor vacancy status, key milestones, workload, processing times, and overall progress.
• Analyze recruitment data and performance metrics to identify trends, potential delays, workload concerns, and opportunities to improve recruitment timeliness and effectiveness.
• Provide routine recruitment updates, reports, and briefings to HR leadership, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication among responsible parties and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Assist in resolving process barriers and recommend improvements that promote accountability, consistency, and timely recruitment outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time