Bowdoin College · 1 month ago
Assistant Director of Talent Strategy
Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expBowdoin College is seeking an Assistant Director of Talent Strategy to work across various departments to enhance hiring and recruitment strategies. The individual will provide recruitment services, develop talent acquisition strategies, and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Higher Education
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Alisa Johnson SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Assist in developing hiring, recruitment, and onboarding strategies
Providing best in class recruitment services to support departments and programs across the institution
Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies
Manage requisitions
Facilitate the hiring process
Act as a consultant and thought partner to help guide hiring teams through the recruitment lifecycle
Stay up to date on college, state, and federal policies, as well as campus best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience accepted
A minimum of 3 years recruiting experience required
Experience with evergreen and/or high-volume recruiting a plus
A minimum of 1 year HR generalist or equivalent experience
Knowledge of employee recruitment and employment processes and procedures
Adept at organizing and multi-tasking activities, designing processes, identifying resource needs, and implementing best practices for hiring teams
Trusted Advisor: visible and available to others, with the ability to build and maintain rapport, and respect with hiring managers
Understanding of employment law and conducting market pricing analysis
Energy and passion to interface effectively with employees at all levels, work collaboratively and partner with purpose
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal, as well as leading in-person presentations and recruiting events
Strong prioritization skills with a results-orientated focus
Ability to utilize data and generate insights that influence positive change
Ability to operate independently and effectively in a dynamic environment
Must be able to work well in teams and collaborate with colleagues in person and virtually
Extensive technical capabilities with HR software (applicant tracking systems, Workday, and Microsoft Suite)
Preferred
Recruiting certification (SHRM, HCI, AIRS, etc)
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
Free fitness and wellness classes!
Company
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College is a school in Brunswick.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley LaBreck
Endowment Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Doring
Senior Director and Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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