Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

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About The Position

The University of Notre Dame is seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant to help shape talent for our University Relations division. This is a unique dual-reporting role aligned to both University Relations (UR) and Notre Dame Human Resources (NDHR) , designed to ensure the division attracts and hires exceptional, mission-aligned professionals who will advance Notre Dame’s global impact. While a significant focus of this role will be recruiting front-line fundraising leaders, including Regional Directors of Development and Gift Planning Officers, this individual will also support recruitment across the full University Relations division, helping to build high-performing teams in engagement, philanthropy, communications, operations, and strategy. This position calls for a talent professional with a proven ability to identify top talent, build trusted relationships, and influence at all levels, from candidates to senior leaders, while continuously strengthening recruiting strategies, processes, and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• 5 to 6 years Experience in talent acquisition and/or human resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead Division-Wide Talent Strategy
• Serve as a strategic talent advisor to University Relations leaders, partnering to define search strategies, role scope, and success profiles.
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies across fundraising and other professional roles within University Relations.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines to meet both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Establish and expand a national recruiting network across advancement and related professional communities.
• Ensure hiring practices align with the mission, values, and long-term talent strategy of the University.
• Draft and refine job descriptions to position opportunities competitively in the market.
• Lead sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment efforts.
• Guide hiring leaders through candidate evaluation, selection, and decision-making.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with candidates and stakeholders throughout the search process.
• Manage 20+ complex professional searches annually
• Proactive Talent Engagement
• Identify and cultivate high-potential candidates before roles formally open.
• Build relationships with internal and external talent to understand career aspirations and align candidates with future opportunities.
• Introduce strong prospective candidates to hiring leaders to support workforce planning and succession planning.
• Share market insights and candidate intelligence to strengthen hiring outcomes across the division.
• People & Process
• Advise leaders on talent strategy, market conditions, and hiring best practices.
• Continuously assess and improve recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, equity, and candidate experience.
• Partner across University Relations and central HR to deliver seamless, high-quality recruiting support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level