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George Washington University

Senior Recruitment Partner

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Washington, DC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $59K - $81K 💻 Other 🗓️ August 17th, 2026

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George Washington University is hiring a Senior Recruitment Partner. This role manages the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with hiring managers and HR staff to source candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers, perform background checks, and facilitate onboarding. The position also participates in recruiting events and supports executive and specialized searches to attract and retain a diverse, talented workforce.

Highlights
  • Manage full life cycle recruiting and hiring for regular and temporary staff including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Develop recruitment strategies, place internal and external advertisements, and identify sourcing sites.
  • Coordinate recruitment activities such as job fairs and new hire orientation.
  • Partner with management on executive and specialized recruitment searches.
  • Use Banner information systems to set up temporary assignments and coordinate interviews.
  • Required background checks include criminal history, education verification, social security trace, and sex offender registry search.
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience or Master’s degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
  • Preferred experience includes higher education recruiting, agency or local market recruiting, creative sourcing techniques, and strong communication skills.
  • Annual hiring salary range: $58,992.50 to $81,144.77.
  • Position reports to Manager of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment within Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD) department.

Senior Recruitment Partner Full Description

Senior Recruitment Partner
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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  | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
 
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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