Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Classification
Nevada System of Higher EducationJob Details
Job Description
The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Once you start the application process you cannot save your work.
Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.
Job
Description:
Diversity Statement
About:
the College of Southern Nevada Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine.
CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.
The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor’s degrees. Consistent with CSN’s mission, vision, and values we are passionate
about:
fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper. Institutional Commitment to Diversity The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best
opportunity:
for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional
about:
providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving
education:
al access, equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and
opportunity:
for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement.
We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities. CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.
Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada? The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.
Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation.
Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Benefits:
of Working at CSN Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions. Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance. Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
Benefits:
CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents. Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match. On-site Early Childhood
Education:
Center services available Learning & professional development opportunities. Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate. For more information
about:
the
benefits:
offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/
benefits:
-retirement Job
Description:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition & Classification in Human Resources, this position is a critical part of the Human Resources team responsible for coordinating all aspects of assigned recruitments. Additionally, this position is responsible for analyzing assigned classifications and reclassifications of classified and professional positions at the College of Southern Nevada.
The
job duties:
associated within this position include all aspects associated with the: (1) talent acquisition activities with academic faculty, administrative professionals and classified staff and (2) classification/reclassification of administrative professionals and classified staff, (3) provide assistance with Applicant Tracking System (Workday) across campus to employees and candidates when needed, and (4) assist with talent acquisition tracking reporting to measure the effectiveness of processes and goals.
The College of Southern Nevada is always looking to strengthen our institution by adding the best available talent to our staff. We’re seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us source, identify, screen, and hire individuals for various roles. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational
skills:
,
experience:
in talent acquisition, proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems, and the ability to devise sourcing strategies for potential applicants. This role requires a candidate with excellent interpersonal
skills:
as you’ll work closely with others across different departments. Objectives of this Role Ensure the staffing and workforce planning needs of the company are being met, with a long-term talent strategy in mind. Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives.
- Create and implement end-to-end candidate talent acquisition processes to ensure a positive
experience:
- Advise and collaborate with hiring managers and search committees to ensure clear candidate/interviewer expectations.
Input into overall hiring strategy of the organization to ensure our teams consist of a diverse set of qualified individuals. Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR an equivalent combination of
education:
and
experience:
Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking System or Software. 2 to 3 years of professional related
experience:
.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate or higher-level degree.
Experience:
with full life cycle recruitment. Understanding of current employment law and the ability to learn and follow new developments. 2 years’
experience:
coordinating recruitment activities and preparing required documents. Commitment to CSN mission and values (I-Lead) https://www.csn.edu/our-mission. Ability to readily learn new technology. The duties, knowledge,
skills:
, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Experience:
with full cycle recruiting, proactively sourcing candidates, using various interview techniques, search processes, and assessment methods. Ability to perform high attention to detail. Excellent customer service
skills:
Knowledge and demonstrated
experience:
in classification, and reclassification policies, procedures and techniques. Knowledge of and
experience:
in applying relevant federal and state laws, regulations and policies pertaining to recruitment, classification, and reclassification. Must possess excellent written, listening, and verbal communication
skills:
Reliable, ethical, and adaptable.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse workforce encompassing a variety of social styles.
- managerial styles, socioeconomic backgrounds, people from varied cultural backgrounds and employees at all organization levels.
Proven ability to effectively organize and prioritize work activities in an environment where priorities are constantly shifting. Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems. Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends. Starting Salary Administrative Faculty C - $61,553 *This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.
ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0% Required Attachment(s) To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application: Resume/CV Cover Letter Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number) Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their
education:
al transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher
Education:
Directory, published by Higher
Education:
Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team) Local Search Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN
CSN is an Equal Employment
Opportunity:
/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination. NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher
Education:
(NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.
Posting Close Date12/15/2025 Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their
qualifications:
and
experience:
with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications:
The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement. This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher
Education:
may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
- Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the
education:
al needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS. Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, CSN, as Nevada’s largest college and one of the largest in the nation, operates in over 50 locations including 3 main campuses, as well as multiple sites and centers throughout the southern Nevada area.
As a comprehensive, multi-campus community college, and the largest and most ethnically diverse institution in the state of Nevada, CSN educates over 50,000 students, including more than 14,000 non-credit students annually. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities, CSN offers
education:
opportunities in over 70 academic programs featuring more than 180 degrees and certificates, and several niche baccalaureate programs areas. CSN is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Minority Serving Institution. The college creates opportunities and enriches lives with inclusive learning and working environments that support diversity and student success.
CSN’s mission ensures that the college serves the diverse
education:
al needs of the communities and businesses within the southern Nevada service area. CSN is a growing and influential network that enables students, faculty, staff and alumni to advance personally, professionally and intellectually. Its vibrant network of people and programs creates lifelong
benefits:
for all students. As the communities of southern Nevada continue to grow, CSN is committed to remain highly accessible to serve the diverse needs of an increasing population. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
EEO/Title IX website Dr. Armen Asherian Director – Office of Institutional Equity Human Resources/Office of Institutional Equity College of Southern Nevada West Charleston Campus, Room E-424 (702) 651-7481 armen.asherian@csn.edu College of Southern Nevada does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any
education:
program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the
Education:
Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). CSN's commitment to nondiscrimination in its
education:
programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Dr. Armen Asherian, Director – Office of Institutional Equity, College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus, Room E-424, Las Vegas, NV 89146, Telephone: (702) 651-7481, Email: armen.asherian@csn.edu; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of
Education:
, U.S.:
Department of
Education:
, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. Information pertaining to the College’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found online at https://www.csn.edu/title-ix.
If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at hr.recruitment@csn.edu. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found on CSN's website. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security
benefits:
Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher
Education:
.
