Assistant Director of Talent Strategy



Assistant Director of Talent Strategy

Posting Number: S01509JP

Department: Human Resources

Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Talent Strategy will work across a cohort of College departments to assist in developing hiring, recruitment, and onboarding strategies. In this role, the individual is responsible for providing best in class recruitment services to support departments and programs across the institution. Through partnering with hiring managers, you will develop and implement talent acquisition strategies, manage requisitions, and facilitate the hiring process. The Assistant Director will also act as a consultant and thought partner to help guide hiring teams through the recruitment lifecycle and to do so, they will work to stay up to date on college, state, and federal policies, as well as campus best practices. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter, have prior general HR experience, and be someone who can work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $73,500 - $78,500.
BENEFITS AND PERKS



Education/Skills Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience accepted.
  • Recruiting certification (SHRM, HCI, AIRS, etc) preferred.
  • 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.


Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
  • 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).



Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours:
This is a full-time position working 40 hours/52 weeks, (1.00 FTE). Hours are primarily Monday through Friday; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional work after 5:00 pm or weekends. Minimal travel required. This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift:

Employment Category: Full Time Year Round

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay Type: Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements: Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?:

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?: No

Posting Date: 02/20/2026

Applications Accepted Until:

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information:
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

To apply, visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/17431 jeid-7543f5d437c9fd48ac3c7b5412f51d74
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