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Posting Summary

Job Title Talent Specialist
Division Division of Finance & Administration
Department Office of Human Resources
Job Effective Date 11/11/2026
Job End Date 05/11/2026
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Exempt
Annual Salary $29.81 / hour, 6 Month Contract
Pays $29.81 / hour, 6 Month Contract
Percentage Amount 100
Fund Source State Support
Requisition Reason New
Job Duties
Morgan State University Office of Human Resources (OHR) invites you to join our team. OHR is preparing to execute President Wilson's strategic plan: Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future. We are looking for collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professionals to help reimagine OHR to reflect the services of a 21st-century department that can serve the University and attract, develop, and retain its desired workforce.

The Talent Specialist will be responsible for providing consultation in the area of recruitment. The Talent Specialist will assist in developing, implementing, and providing support for MSU's recruitment processes to attract diverse, talented professionals that will contribute to the professionalism and growth of MSU. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting departments through the full cycle recruitment process for open positions which includes: posting open positions, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, interviewing candidates and conducting background and reference checks; facilitating skills testing, as needed
• Assisting designated campus areas with hiring of temporary employees
• Assisting hiring departments with determining selection criteria for new positions
• Communicating effectively with the hiring manager/interview team to ensure preparedness throughout the interview process
• Continuously training managers, employees and applicants on how to use the ATS system
• Ensuring all hiring processes are in accordance with University policies and procedures
• Maintain applicant tracking system databases and spreadsheets of recruitment activities and assist with the calculation of staffing metrics
• Maintain relationships with temporary agencies to fill temporary employment needs
• Representing the university at job fairs, career days, campus visitations and community outreach activities
• Follow up with finalist candidates by drafting/sending offer letters and new hire packets
• Reviewing all University job postings and making necessary updates
• Assisting with recruitment

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field from an accredited college and university is required.

Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of related experience as a Recruiter or Generalist with recruitment responsibilities is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences:

• Experience Working in a Higher Education Setting is preferred.
• Experience recruiting for a large organization.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 09/15/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 09/30/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload the following documents to your application.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List contact information for two professional references

Quicklink for Posting https://morgan.peopleadmin.com/postings/8936

Ranking Criteria

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • EDULedger (formerly Diverse Issues in Higher Ed)
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight into Academia (formerly Insight into Diversity)
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-Atlantic HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Other Online Advertising
   • Agency Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Did you achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field from an accredited college and university?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
5. * Do you have at least two years of related experience as a Recruiter?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
7. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Certification
3. Supporting Document
4. Reference Letter