Recruitment Coordinator (Project Mgmt) 4

NEW Solutions • Beltsville, MD

21h • Remote

About The Position

The enrollee performs recruitment coordination supporting the Human Resources Division by assisting with planning, coordinating, and monitoring recruitment for a specific research office and associated laboratories or group of headquarters staff offices. The role helps ensure vacancies are filled efficiently and within established timelines. As a central point of coordination, the incumbent 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 strengthen recruitment outcomes and support workforce needs.

This opportunity is part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service Experienced Worker Program, administered by NEW Solutions. Enrollees are participants in a grant program, not federal employees or NEW Solutions employees, and may not perform specified federal employee functions, including signing federal documents, authorizing federal funds, conducting federally funded research, or supervising government employees. Enrollment is temporary and at will. The position is open until filled and has the option to work remotely. 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.
• 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.
• Work 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 other 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, 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
• Career Level: Senior