Managing Assistant Director of Recruiting, Office of Human Resources

We use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible. Decline Accept Cookies Sign In About Kean Search for Jobs Managing Assistant Director of Recruiting, Office of Human Resources page is loaded Managing Assistant Director of Recruiting, Office of Human Resources Apply locations Union, New Jersey time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R4148 External Applicant Instructions Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application. Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields - you will need to verify that the data is accurate. In the "My Experience" section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit. Office of Human Resources Managing Assistant Director of Recruiting Under the supervision of the Director of Recruiting, the Managing Assistant Director 2 will manage the recruitment of faculty, staff and/or student workers for Kean's multiple campus locations. The Managing Assistant Director will be assigned oversight of one or more of the following areas: managerial recruitment; professional staff recruitment; faculty recruitment; Civil Service recruitment; part-time faculty and staff recruitment; student recruitment; employee classification and reclassification; special projects; and other areas as assigned. The Managing Assistant Director will be responsible for human resources management functions related to recruitment/staffing and manages the day-to-day work operations of their assigned recruitment area(s); works with the Director to create policies and procedures and streamline processes; oversees Workday data entry and workflow; may supervise staff in their completion of recruitment responsibilities; acts as liaison with recruiting departments; and performs other related work as required. The Managing Assistant Director must ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, university policies and procedures and follow applicable bargaining unit agreements. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications:

 Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in human resources is required. A Master's degree and three or more years of recruiting experience in a human resources office is preferred. Candidate must have proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS. Workday experience is a plus. Excellent customer service skills and oral and written communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who builds trust quickly, engages candidates with professionalism and partners collaboratively with hiring managers and departments to deliver an excellent recruitment experience. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment. In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $72,000 to $85,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website. Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions. Additional Information Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global. Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures. Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify. Mission Statement Kean University, New Jersey's first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement. EEO/AA Statement Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer About Us Kean University is a world-class, vibrant and diverse institution offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and 60-plus graduate options, including six doctoral programs. Kean distinguishes itself through excellence in academics, strategic investments in both research and cultural facilities and initiatives and a commitment to the success of every student. Dedicated to preparing students for rewarding careers, lifelong learning and fulfilling lives, Kean offers a broad range of disciplines, the expertise of a diverse and world-savvy faculty and a student-centered learning environment and campus community. The University sits on three adjoining campus sites in Union County, New Jersey covering 180 acres, two miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and thirty minutes from New York City, with additional locations in Ocean County, New Jersey - Kean Ocean and Jefferson Township, New Jersey - Kean Skylands. Kean University also operates a unique, additional location in Wenzhou, China. For questions or concerns with completing your job application, please contact our Workday support email at workday@kean.edu or call the Office of Human Resources at 908-737-3300. Useful Links Human Resources Home Page Employee Benefits Information Kean Academics Nancy Thompson Learning Commons Kean Athletics Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report Maps and Directions Read More Follow Us Kean University Privacy Policy © 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.