Senior Academic Recruiter OR Academic Recruiter II for Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

About The Position

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is searching for a self-motivated, driven individual with a background in biological or biomedical science who is looking for an exciting and rare opportunity as a Senior Academic Recruiter or Academic Recruiter II. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and specific blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to improving children’s health through biomedical research. As an Academic Recruiter, you will work with a team to primarily meet the postdoctoral recruitment needs of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by developing and implementing effective recruiting strategies. This position requires travel to scientific conferences, meetings, and career fairs to identify promising candidates. It also involves online sourcing, developing advertising materials, and assisting with the planning of onsite recruitment events, such as the St. Jude National Graduate Student Symposium. The academic recruiter will communicate extensively with candidates and faculty throughout the application process and schedule candidate interview visits. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, and outstanding organizational abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical sciences
4+ years working in an academic research environment or 2+ years in an academic research environment plus 2+ in a talent acquisition role, required
A PhD will be accepted in lieu of work experience in an academic research environment
Experience presenting research at a national scientific conference is preferred
Experience conducting research, performing analysis, and identifying sourcing strategies to generate candidate leads.
Experience with recruiting and sourcing tools (e.g., web based recruiting tools, HRIS database and/or applicant tracking systems).
Strong experience using ATS and CRM technology.
Experience in administration, talent acquisition or event planning is preferred
Proven performance in earlier role.
Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical sciences required
2+ years working in an academic research environment is required
Experience working in scientific recruitment is preferred
Experience in presenting research at a national conference is preferred
Experience in event planning and database management is preferred

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of TA programs and processes in line with St. Jude's talent strategy.
Understand the process from an applicant’s perspective
Develop and deliver a consistent, transparent candidate experience from start to finish.
Mentor and coach less experienced team members to ensure hiring goals are being met.
Assist in the development of sourcing plans for complex talent needs and senior positions.
Manage workforce demands and develop networks to ensure a constant flow of qualified candidates using various tools (e.g., social media, career fairs, agencies, recruiting vendors).
Attend talent strategy meetings to assess hiring manager’s needs and identify unique skills important to the hiring manager.
Work as a team member to meet the postdoc recruitment needs of the institution.
Organize attendance, and participate in conferences/meetings/career fairs both in person and remotely to promote postdoctoral openings and postdoctoral programs at St. Jude.
Work with SCEO and other agencies to develop first-class advertising materials for recruiting purposes.
Organize special recruitment events such as the St. Jude National Graduate Student Symposium.
Manage workforce demands and develop networks and sourcing strategies to ensure a constant flow of qualified candidates using various tools (e.g., social media, and LinkedIn).
Cultivate positive relationships with principal investigators, postdocs, administrative assistants, and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.