Staff Recruiter & University Relations Lead - Rock Dental Brands

Rock Dental Brands•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Rock Dental Culture: Join the Movement At Rock Dental Brands, we are a provider-led organization on a mission to revolutionize dental care. We don’t just manage clinics; we provide the Solutions that allow our doctors and staff to change lives. We are looking for a high-energy Staff Recruiter who views recruiting as a people-first mission. At Rock Dental, you aren't just filling seats; you are building the teams that make our “Rock Star” reputation possible. If you are a relationship-builder who loves the fast-paced nature of clinical staffing and the long-term strategy of university relations, you’ll fit right in. Job Summary The Staff Recruiter & University Relations Lead is a pivotal role that ensures our clinics and Solutions Center are staffed with the best talent in the industry. 60% of your focus is on high-volume, high-impact Staff & Clinical Recruiting—Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and corporate professionals who keep our organization moving forward. 40% of your focus is the strategic leadership of our University & Residency Relations, building sustainable pipelines from dental schools and residency programs nationwide.

Requirements

3–5 years of recruiting experience, with demonstrated success in high-volume or operational recruiting environments
Hands-on experience using HR Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, Paylocity, or similar platforms) to manage requisitions, pipelines, and reporting
Proven comfort and effectiveness with cold outreach, including: Cold calling and emailing schools, career services departments, and academic partners Proactively contacting candidates to generate interest in programs, roles, and career paths
Experience sourcing and recruiting for clinical, healthcare, or field-based roles preferred
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to engage candidates at all levels—from entry-level staff to academic leadership
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including building professional presentations (PowerPoint), creating and maintaining Excel tracking tools, and using spreadsheets to manage recruiting metrics, projects, and pipelines.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20–25% for clinic visits, campus events, and conferences

Responsibilities

Staff & Solutions Center Recruiting (60% Focus)
Lead full-cycle recruitment for our Solutions Center—hiring professionals in Finance, IT, Marketing, and Operations who support our entire network.
Partner with Clinic Leads to recruit top-tier Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Office Managers.
Leverage LinkedIn, ATS tools, social media, job boards, cold outreach, and local networking to identify and engage both active and passive talent.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by improving interview quality, setting expectations, and reinforcing our “hire for values” culture.
Deliver a consistent, high-touch candidate experience from first outreach through offer—regardless of outcome.
University & Residency Relations (40% Focus)
Represent Rock Dental as the employer of choice to dental students and residents.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Deans, Residency Directors, Career Services teams, and student organizations (ASDA, etc.).
Plan and execute engaging campus events—lunch-and-learns, mixers, career fairs, and speaking engagements—that differentiate Rock Dental from traditional corporate employers.
Maintain long-term pipelines for General Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Oral Surgery, keeping prospects warm through graduation and residency completion.
Coordinate with current Rock Dental doctors to serve as mentors, speakers, and campus representatives.

Benefits

Total Support: We provide the tools—ATS, Indeed Recruiter Seat, marketing assets—so you can focus on what you do best: building relationships.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an HR and leadership team that views Talent Acquisition as a strategic growth driver, not a transactional function.
Competitive Edge: Join a provider-led organization that is redefining what modern dental support looks like.
At Rock Dental Brands, we believe that every team member shares the most important job, because whether directly or indirectly, we are all crucial to the patient journey.
We are a unified team with a commonly held desire to give patients positive, uplifting experiences that they will want to share with others.
Our team members are committed to continuous learning.
A valued-voice for both our patients and practices, our clinical teams enjoy a rewarding career, complete with educational and growth opportunities, flexibility and financial stability.
We invest in our people to further their knowledge and improve our patients’ experiences.
We may be a bit biased, but we think it’s one of the best companies to work for.
We truly value our team members.
We challenge them daily and celebrate their successes.
What really sets us apart from most other jobs is the opportunity to work together as a team, to truly make a difference in our patients’ lives, and to help create smiles that will last a lifetime.
We take great pride in our company’s culture because it’s so rich and deeply embedded in everything we do.