Why You Should Work With Us::
Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.
Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:
Passion: We love helping others succeed.
Excellence: We strive to be the best.
Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
Accountability: We own our results.
Integrity: We do the right thing. What You'll Do::
The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the strategy, design, and execution of all recruiting and workforce planning initiatives to attract, engage, and hire top talent. This role partners closely with executive leadership, HR, and business stakeholders to build scalable, data-driven recruiting programs that support growth, diversity, and organizational excellence.
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.
- Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing recruiting team; establish clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
- Workforce Planning: Partner with leaders to forecast hiring needs, prioritize requisitions, and design hiring plans.
- Employer Brand: Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience through compelling messaging, career site optimization, and social presence.
- Process Optimization: Design and continuously improve recruiting processes, workflows, and policies to drive efficiency, quality, and compliance.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Implement inclusive hiring practices and partnerships to build diverse talent pipelines.
- Technology & Analytics: Own the ATS and recruiting tech stack; leverage data and dashboards to drive decisions and improve outcomes.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and hiring managers; set expectations and provide market insights.
- Vendor Management: Manage agency relationships, contracts, and budgets to maximize ROI.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to EEO, and other applicable employment laws and regulations.
At Arizona College of Nursing, we believe in a collaborative approach where all colleagues work together towards our shared goals. It's important to note that this list doesn't cover everything you'll be asked to do or need to do. We value adaptability and flexibility as we grow and evolve as an organization.
What We Need From You:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent work experience.
- 8–12+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 3–5+ years in a leadership role
- Proven experience building and scaling recruiting teams in high-growth or complex environments
- Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, employment law, and compliance
- Experience with ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and recruiting analytics
What We Are Offering You:
- Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
- Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
- Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
- Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
- Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.
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