Faculty Recruitment Coordinator

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Virginia Commonwealth University VCU School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCUs sponsored research the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Unit School Of Medicine MBU

Department Deans Office - SOMR HR

Duties & Responsibilities

The Virginia Commonwealth University VCU School of Medicine is seeking a Faculty Recruitment Coordinator to join its School of Medicine Human Resources Shared Services Team. Reporting to an HR Administrator this position provides high-volume faculty recruitment and onboarding administration for clinical departments across the School of Medicine.

Working within a centralized shared services HR model the Faculty Recruitment Coordinator partners with multiple clinical departments to support the administrative aspects of faculty recruitment appointment processing and onboarding. This is a fast-paced customer-focused position responsible for managing a large volume of concurrent recruitments while ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring departments.

The successful candidate will thrive in a busy environment possess exceptional organizational skills enjoy managing multiple priorities simultaneously and demonstrate outstanding attention to detail. The position works collaboratively with HR Administrators HR Business Partners Faculty Affairs department administrators and central university offices to ensure timely compliant and efficient recruitment and onboarding processes.

This position also offers an excellent opportunity for career growth. Individuals interested in advancing within Human Resources will gain broad exposure to faculty employment processes university HR operations and customer partnership making this role an ideal pathway to future HR Administrator or broader HR operational roles within the School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

Faculty Recruitment Administration Coordinate a high volume of faculty recruitment activities for multiple clinical departments across the School of Medicine. Partner with hiring departments to initiate faculty recruitment requests and ensure all required approvals and documentation are complete. Prepare and process recruitment and appointment transactions in accordance with university and School of Medicine policies. Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure compliance with institutional state and federal requirements. Assist departments with applicant tracking system processes and recruitment workflows. Support the preparation and routing of faculty offer and appointment documentation.

Faculty Onboarding Administration Coordinate administrative onboarding activities for newly appointed faculty across assigned clinical departments. Ensure all required employment documentation is completed prior to start date. Partner with Faculty Affairs Credentialing Information Technology Payroll Immigration Services Compensation and other stakeholders to facilitate a seamless onboarding experience. Monitor onboarding milestones and resolve administrative issues that could delay faculty appointments. Serve as a primary resource for onboarding questions and employment process guidance.

Shared Services HR Support & Customer Service Serve as a member of the School of Medicine HR Shared Services Team supporting departments across the organization. Deliver responsive high-quality customer service to department administrators faculty candidates and institutional partners. Develop and maintain recruitment tracking reports and operational metrics. Identify opportunities to improve recruitment workflows and administrative efficiency. Participate in cross-functional HR initiatives process improvement projects and team coverage as operational needs require. Assist with additional HR administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience providing administrative recruitment or human resources support in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Excellent organizational prioritization and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional customer service and relationship-building abilities. Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to process accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from all backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting recruitment or onboarding in higher education healthcare or academic medicine. Experience working in a centralized or shared services HR environment. Experience using applicant tracking systems and HR information systems. Knowledge of faculty appointment and onboarding processes. Familiarity with VCU HR systems andor School of Medicine operations.

Position will remain open until filled. Applications received by October 9th 2026 will be given priority consideration.

Salary Range 58000-65000

Benefits All full-time university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave generous tuition benefits retirement planning and savings options tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts well-being resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more.

FLSA Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Restricted Position No

ORP Eligible No

University Job Title 2311S - Sr HR Coordinator1-3 23114N-23116N