Recruiter

Nexford University is looking for a recruiter to lead on our recruitment efforts with a focus on academic roles. The Recruiter will work on end to end recruitment including sourcing, screening and onboarding. You must be based in the Washington DC area to be considered for this job, the job is predominantly remote but you will need to go to the office once a week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization looking to take a strategic and forward-thinking approach in its HR management, with plenty of growth potential. We are looking for a Recruiter who can play an active role in screening applicants, finding and deploying tools to increase efficiency within our recruitment processes. Nexford is a startup, we are looking for a young and dynamic Recruiter looking for an opportunity to add value and grow with a rapidly growing organization.

Nexford is a place where all ideas will be considered, decisions can be taken rapidly and there is no existing legacy or bureaucracy to hold you back.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on candidate sourcing, screening and hiring
• Assist with identifying tools and assessments to help increase the efficiency of candidate screening processes
  
• Prepare and review employee offers and contracts
  
• Periodically assist with other HR functions

The ideal candidate:

• Has a Bachelor's/College Degree in Human Resources, or related field
• 2 years of experience in HR - focused on recruitment
• Prior experience with tech startups is preferable
• Excellent communications skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
• Tech-savvy and is able to adapt to new software easily
  
• Experience working in a fast-moving, high-volume working environment
• Demonstrated multitasking capability with a proven track record in meeting tight deadlines
• Strong planning, coordination, organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently, is highly driven, and a team player
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Flexible on working hours when needed to adapt to international time zones
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Work at a company with a social mission where you can make a real difference in the world
• 20 days paid time off
• 12 paid days professional development time off, after 3 months of employment
• Healthcare
• 401K
  
• 50% discounted tuition on all Nexford degrees & courses for you & your family
  
• A friendly global team
• Contemporary collaboration tools
• An entrepreneurial and highly stimulating environment
• An environment where you will be technically and intellectually challenged
• 100% remote work
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning from Day 1.

This position classification has been defined as exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

About Nexford University

Nexford University is a next-generation university based in Washington DC offering a competency-based learning model. Nexford's mission is to enable greater social and economic mobility by providing an affordable high-quality education that will positively impact millions of lives around the world.

Nexford offers the following degrees and certificates: Associate of Applied Science in Business (AAS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), MBA, nine undergraduate certificates and three graduate certificates in the field of business. Nexford provides learners with a fully online global education based on mastery of competencies relevant in the workplace. A global team of faculty and advisors support learning and professional success through the innovative use of technology, such as AI and machine learning.

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Nexford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Nexford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants and treat all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.