Advertising Summary: VCU Human Resources is excited to
announce an opportunity for a Senior Talent Strategy
Recruiter.
The Senior Talent Strategy Recruiter is a key member of VCU HR’s Executive Search Team (EST), supporting a broad portfolio of senior and executive‑level faculty and staff searches. The EST is an internal team of recruitment professionals dedicated to finding and engaging exceptional senior and executive‑level talent. Grounded in a deep understanding of VCU’s culture and priorities, the team collaborates closely with campus partners to provide focused, high‑quality search support. Each search is approached with care, partnership, and a tailored strategy that reflects the needs of the role and the institution.
Unit: Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Department Summary: At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers in Virginia. VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public research institution committed to serving the needs of students and patients and our passionate community isn't afraid to tackle difficult challenges others can't, or won't. We’re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities. We know that the unique backgrounds and experiences of the VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together, we’re forging a future that is built by us. Here, artists and engineers, healthcare professionals and designers come together to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.
Through our network of Health Sciences schools, we lead the commonwealth in advancing the health and well-being of Virginians through education, research, and patient care. Our six schools and colleges combined with our leading academic medical system are shaping the future of the health care workforce in critical fields and delivering care and hope across communities. We are located in the capital of Virginia and our impact can be felt across the commonwealth and beyond.
For more information, visit: https://www.vcu.edu/
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Senior Talent Strategy Recruiter is a key member of VCU HR’s Executive Search Team (EST), supporting a broad portfolio of senior and executive‑level faculty and staff searches. The EST is an internal team of recruitment professionals dedicated to finding and engaging exceptional senior and executive‑level talent. Grounded in a deep understanding of VCU’s culture and priorities, the team collaborates closely with campus partners to provide focused, high‑quality search support. Each search is approached with care, partnership, and a tailored strategy that reflects the needs of the role and the institution.
In partnership with the Director, Talent Strategy and Vice Provost, Faculty Recruitment, the Coordinator, this role develops and executes innovative recruitment strategies to attract high‑quality passive and active candidates for mission‑critical leadership positions across the university. The role enhances VCU’s leadership talent pipeline by delivering a well‑coordinated, impartial search process and providing an exceptional, high‑touch experience for candidates and campus partners.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
The Senior Talent Strategy Recruiter is a key member of VCU HR’s Executive Search Team (EST), supporting a broad portfolio of senior and executive‑level faculty and staff searches. The EST is an internal team of recruitment professionals dedicated to finding and engaging exceptional senior and executive‑level talent. Grounded in a deep understanding of VCU’s culture and priorities, the team collaborates closely with campus partners to provide focused, high‑quality search support. Each search is approached with care, partnership, and a tailored strategy that reflects the needs of the role and the institution.
Unit: Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Department Summary: At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers in Virginia. VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public research institution committed to serving the needs of students and patients and our passionate community isn't afraid to tackle difficult challenges others can't, or won't. We’re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities. We know that the unique backgrounds and experiences of the VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together, we’re forging a future that is built by us. Here, artists and engineers, healthcare professionals and designers come together to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.
Through our network of Health Sciences schools, we lead the commonwealth in advancing the health and well-being of Virginians through education, research, and patient care. Our six schools and colleges combined with our leading academic medical system are shaping the future of the health care workforce in critical fields and delivering care and hope across communities. We are located in the capital of Virginia and our impact can be felt across the commonwealth and beyond.
For more information, visit: https://www.vcu.edu/
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Senior Talent Strategy Recruiter is a key member of VCU HR’s Executive Search Team (EST), supporting a broad portfolio of senior and executive‑level faculty and staff searches. The EST is an internal team of recruitment professionals dedicated to finding and engaging exceptional senior and executive‑level talent. Grounded in a deep understanding of VCU’s culture and priorities, the team collaborates closely with campus partners to provide focused, high‑quality search support. Each search is approached with care, partnership, and a tailored strategy that reflects the needs of the role and the institution.
In partnership with the Director, Talent Strategy and Vice Provost, Faculty Recruitment, the Coordinator, this role develops and executes innovative recruitment strategies to attract high‑quality passive and active candidates for mission‑critical leadership positions across the university. The role enhances VCU’s leadership talent pipeline by delivering a well‑coordinated, impartial search process and providing an exceptional, high‑touch experience for candidates and campus partners.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Support recruitment for executive and strategic faculty hires
and when needed, executive staff positions, ensuring consistency
and alignment with institutional priorities.