Senior Recruitment Partner

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

Human Resource Management & Development (HRMD) is made up of several departments that serve as advocates for the GW community and consistently provide discreet, valuable and personalized service that is timely and responsive. HRMD helps GW to maintain a diverse workforce of the highest caliber and to support employees in their roles within the university.

This senior position collaborates closely with GW hiring managers and Human Resources staff to manage the full recruitment and hiring process for identified needs. Key responsibilities include sourcing candidates, coordinating and conducting interviews, preparing hiring documentation, extending offers, initiating and analyzing routine and complex background checks, and facilitating employee onboarding. Additionally, this role may partner with management on executive recruitment and other specialized searches as required. The position may also involve participation in recruiting activities such as job fairs, new hire orientation, and facilitating on-site interview panels.

Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, the Senior Recruitment Partner will work closely with HR staff, hiring managers and other stakeholders to attract and retain a talented and diverse workforce that supports GW's mission of fostering excellence in teaching and research.

Responsibilities of the Senior Recruitment Partner include the following:

• Full life cycle recruiting and hiring of regular staff and temporary staff: source, screen, interview, select, reference check, background screening, issue offer letter, and on-board
• Provide recruitment strategy guidance and support: may develop advertising strategy, place internal/external ads, identify recruitment sourcing sites
• Participate in a variety of recruitment activities (e.g. job fairs, new hire orientation)
• Identify and recommend applicants to temporary jobs, coordinate interviews for hiring managers, and set-up temporary assignments in banner information systems
• This position will work closely with candidates and hiring managers to ensure successful recruitment from start to finish.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Position will primarily work from the Foggy Bottom, DC Campus

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with higher education recruiting is preferred
• Creative recruiting techniques, including knowledge of where to look and how to leverage different job boards, search engines, and sourcing tools
• An eye for detail and strong intuition for culture fit while screening candidates
• Desire to solve problems, think creatively, and be flexible
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in agency recruiting or recruiting in the local market

Hiring Range $58,992.50-$81,144.77 GW Staff Approach to Pay

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D) Family Human Resources Sub-Family Talent Acquisition Stream Individual Contributor Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am -5pm Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status Hybrid Telework: Yes Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S014404 Job Open Date: 08/13/2026 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Documents needed to Apply

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• Resume
• Cover Letter

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