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Recruitment Specialist


Job Location:

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 22
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

VP Area: Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Position Summary:

Full-Time $20.67 $22.84/hour

Oklahoma City University is seeking an organized service-minded Recruitment Specialist to coordinate hiring across our campus community from the first job posting to the new hires first day. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives on process is ready for ownership of a function and understands that every search reflects the institution.

What Youll Do

  • Coordinate searches across all employment types staff faculty adjunct and contingent from vacancy approval through offer acceptance
  • Work with hiring managers to develop search strategies build interview processes and keep things moving
  • Own and operate our applicant tracking system (PageUp) including training others and keeping data clean
  • Be the point of contact candidates hear from first and count on through pre-boarding: offer background check I-9 and Banner record setup
  • Train hiring managers on process and procedure so searches run consistently and every candidate is treated with respect including the ones we dont hire
  • Expand how we recruit: job fairs sourcing strategies employer brand community partnerships
  • Track whats working flag what isnt and bring ideas
  • Contribute to the departments ongoing efforts to enhance employee engagement and recognition across the university community

What Youll Bring

  • 3 years of progressive HR talent acquisition or related experience
  • Strong organizational skills and genuine attention to detail
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems or complex HR software
  • A service orientation responsive organized and welcoming whether youre talking to a finalist or a frustrated hiring manager
  • The instinct to ask questions and the confidence to raise a concern when something doesnt seem right

Associates degree required; bachelors preferred. Relevant experience may substitute year for year. PHR or SHRM-CP a plus well support you in getting there.

Higher education experience and PageUp or Banner familiarity are a bonus not a requirement.

Why Youll Want to Work Here

Youll join a small collaborative HR team that works closely with leaders and employees across the university to support great hires smooth onboarding and a positive employee experience.

Health & Wellness

  • Choice of medical plans with OCU covering 70% of employee premiums
  • On-campus health clinic at no cost to plan members
  • $0 telehealth for medical and behavioral health
  • Dental vision prescription savings and free campus fitness center access
  • Weekly paid wellness time

Time Off That Matters

  • Generous PTO including vacation sick leave and 16.5 paid holidays
  • Summer schedule with Fridays off full pay four-day workweek

Financial Security

  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% university match
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
  • FSA and HSA options with university HSA matching

Education & Campus Perks

  • Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents
  • National tuition exchange program participation
  • Free admission to athletic events discounted arts performances and meals
  • Employee Assistance Program

Required Experience:

IC


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