Bowdoin College
Assistant Director of Talent Strategy
🇺🇸 Brunswick, ME
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $74K - $79K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ December 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Bowdoin College is hiring an Assistant Director of Talent Strategy. The role involves working with multiple college departments to develop hiring, recruitment, and onboarding strategies, partnering with hiring managers to implement talent acquisition methods, managing requisitions, and facilitating the hiring process. The Assistant Director also acts as a consultant, guiding hiring teams through recruitment lifecycles while ensuring compliance with college, state, and federal policies.
Highlights
- Develop and implement hiring, recruitment, and onboarding strategies across college departments.
- Provide recruitment services and act as a consultant to guide hiring teams.
- Manage requisitions and facilitate the hiring process.
- Stay current with relevant policies and campus best practices.
- Required minimum of 3 years recruiting experience and 1 year HR generalist or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience; recruiting certifications preferred (SHRM, HCI, AIRS, etc.).
- Strong skills in HR software including applicant tracking systems, Workday, and Microsoft Suite.
- Salary range: $73,500 – $78,500 annually.
- Benefits include health insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental), retirement plans (401(a), 403(b)), life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and access to college facilities.
- Full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional extended hours; minimal travel required.
Assistant Director of Talent Strategy Full Description
Assistant Director of Talent Strategy
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
Posting Details
Title | 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 A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental) Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service) Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool Free fitness and wellness classes! And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
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
FTE | 1.00
Benefits Eligible | Yes
Pay Type | Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements | Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? | No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 12/09/2025
Applications Accepted Until |
Open Until Filled | No
Type of Posting | Internal/External
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.
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 A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental) Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service) Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool Free fitness and wellness classes! And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
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
FTE | 1.00
Benefits Eligible | Yes
Pay Type | Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements | Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? | No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 12/09/2025
Applications Accepted Until |
Open Until Filled | No
Type of Posting | Internal/External
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this position?
- Indeed.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Glassdoor
- Google Search
- HigherEdJobs.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- MANP
- Maine Job Link
- LiveandWorkinMaine.com
- Employee Referral
- Bowdoin College Website
- Radio Ad
- TechMaine
- NCAA
- CASE
- Other
- If you answered Employee Referral or Other, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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.
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu
Faculty contact:
facultycareers@bowdoin.edu
(t)207-725-3837
216 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Bowdoin College is a member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, and Live and Work in Maine.
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu
Faculty contact:
facultycareers@bowdoin.edu
(t)207-725-3837
216 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Bowdoin College is a member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, and Live and Work in Maine.
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