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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 2 days ago

Executive Director Faculty Recruitment - Workforce Operations

0133 - Administration Bldg301 University Blvd.

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking an Executive Director of Faculty Recruitment to oversee faculty recruitment efforts. This role will focus on developing strategies to attract top-tier talent while ensuring an efficient recruitment process in alignment with the institution's goals.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the overall strategy for faculty recruitment across academic departments, ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, and goals

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop short- and long-term plans to address faculty hiring needs

Provide mentorship and guidance to recruitment staff and other key stakeholders involved in faculty search processes

Develop best practices and standard operating procedures based on trends in faculty recruitment within academic medicine

Collaborate with departmental leadership to develop strategies to oversee the full faculty recruitment lifecycle, from developing search strategies and position descriptions to final offer negotiations and onboarding

Ensure the recruitment process is streamlined, effective, and compliant with Federal, State and institutional policies, regulations, and best practices

Coordinate with department chairs, deans, and faculty search committees to understand staffing needs and ensure appropriate candidates are identified

Manage external search firms, when necessary, to source candidates for hard-to-fill positions

Develop recruitment pipeline and identification programs to attract both internal and external talent

Prepare and present regular reports to leadership on recruitment progress, challenges, and goals

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including department chairs, deans, faculty leaders, and external partners, to ensure faculty recruitment efforts meet the needs of the institution

Communicate regularly with leadership on recruitment status, challenges, and successes

Serve as a liaison between faculty candidates and institutional leadership, ensuring a positive candidate experience

Build faculty retention programs focusing on optimizing the onboarding and first 180 day experience for faculty

Oversee the budget for faculty recruitment activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and effective cost management

Ensure the recruitment process is sufficiently staffed and equipped to meet the institution’s goals

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Faculty recruitment strategiesAcademic medicine knowledgeLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsCompliance standards knowledgeHealthcare recruitment experienceBudget managementInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, human resources, or a related field plus seven (7) years of experience in academic recruiting, faculty affairs, or a related area to include five (5) years in a leadership role

Strong knowledge of the academic medical center environment, including faculty roles, tenure processes, and clinical and research recruitment needs

Proven success in designing and implementing recruitment strategies

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive decision-making

In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, compliance standards, and industry trends in faculty hiring

Experience in academic medicine or healthcare recruitment

Familiarity with faculty compensation structures and benefits packages

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Preferred

Master's degree in business, healthcare administration, human resources, or related field plus ten (10) years of experience in academic medicine or healthcare recruitment