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Talent Acquisition Specialist

University of Texas Permian Basin -
Odessa, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Affirmative Action
Affirmative action program compliance
Sourcing
Diversity recruitment strategy implementation
Anti-discrimination law
Candidate pipeline management
Direct sourcing recruitment
Employee relationship building
Full cycle recruiting
Driver's License
HR compliance
Stakeholder relationship building
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Full Job Description

Hiring Department

The University of Texas Permian Basin's Department of Human Resources welcomes applications for the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist

Salary Range

$55,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads strategic, full-cycle recruiting for The University of Texas Permian Basin across all employee types, leading recruitment for staff and student-worker positions and coordinating faculty and adjunct searches in support of academic search committees. This role partners with hiring managers across the institution to attract, assess, and hire qualified talent, while building UT Permian Basin’s employer brand. Exercising independent judgment, the Specialist advises hiring managers on equitable and compliant selection, develops offers in coordination with Compensation, analyzes recruiting outcomes, and represents the Office of Human Resources on the Recruiting Functional Committee. This is a relationship-driven role that represents the University to candidates and works closely with hiring managers across campus. The Specialist is supported by HR Generalists and Compensation and works in close coordination with the broader Human Resources team.

Full-Cycle Recruiting

1. Lead full-cycle recruitment for staff and student-worker positions: intake, sourcing, interview coordination, and offer

2. Coordinate faculty and adjunct searches in support of academic search committees, providing posting, applicant tracking, compliance, and offer-processing support

3.Partner with hiring managers to develop role profiles, selection criteria, and equitable interview processes

4. Coordinate background checks and pre-employment requirements in partnership with the HR Coordinator

5. Develop offers in coordination with Compensation to ensure internal equity and placement within the approved salary range

6.Manage candidate communication, experience, and timely applicant disposition throughout the recruitment process

7. Analyze recruiting metrics — including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and pipeline health — and report outcomes to HR leadership

Employer Brand & Sourcing

8. Develop and execute UT Permian Basin’s employer-brand and candidate-attraction strategy

9. Build proactive sourcing pipelines for hard-to-fill and recurring roles

10. Represent the University at career fairs, hiring events, and within professional networks

Advising & Compliance

11.Advise hiring managers on recruiting best practices, EEO/affirmative action, and equitable selection

12.Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal and Texas law and UT System policy

13. Partner with HR Generalists on smooth hand-offs from offer to onboarding

14.Maintain complete, audit-ready recruitment and selection records — including search documentation and applicant dispositions — in support of EEO/affirmative action and public-records obligations

15. Partner with the HRIS team on applicant, requisition, and recruiting data integrity and reporting

16. Provide hiring managers and search committees with training and guidance on the recruitment process and applicant tracking system

17. Serve as the Office of Human Resources representative on the Recruiting Functional Committee

18. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field*

2. Minimum three (3) years of full-cycle recruiting experience

3. Demonstrated success partnering with hiring managers and building sourcing pipelines

4. Working knowledge of EEO and affirmative action requirements in hiring

5. Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills

Experience considered in lieu of education.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Recruiting experience in higher education or the public sector

2. Experience with an applicant tracking system and with UTShare/PeopleSoft

3. Experience building or elevating an employer brand

4. SHRM-CP, PHR, or recruiting certification (e.g., AIRS), or progress toward one

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Résumé
3. List of References
4. Transcripts (Preferred)
5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver’s license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Standard Working Conditions

1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation

University Benefits

1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University

The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country – full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin – which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.

Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.

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