Recruiter

Join Our Team as a Recruiter!

The Center for Human Resources at San Diego State University provides exceptional customer-focused human resources services that support the universitys mission and foster a positive inclusive environment for all faculty and staff. Were looking for a Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team! This is a dynamic group dedicated to attracting and hiring outstanding staff and management professionals who advance SDSUs academic mission.

As a Recruiter youll play an essential role in every stage of the hiring process from posting positions and sourcing talent to guiding candidates through interviews and onboarding. Youll collaborate closely with hiring managers HR partners and your colleagues to ensure that each recruitment is timely equitable and successful. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented people-focused professional who loves building relationships solving problems and making a real difference through their work.

What Youll Do :

Manage Full-Cycle Recruitment : Lead staff recruitments from posting through onboarding ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Collaborate and Advise : Partner with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition Partner to plan and execute effective recruitment strategies.

Engage Top Talent : Source and attract candidates through creative outreach career fairs social media professional networks and more.

Deliver Exceptional Service : Communicate proactively with candidates and hiring managers providing updates and ensuring a positive professional experience at every step.

Support Process Improvement : Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance workflows data tracking and overall recruitment efficiency.

Why Join Us

Impactful Work : Play a direct role in bringing talented professionals to SDSU who help drive student success and academic excellence.

Supportive Team : Join a collaborative HR department that values learning inclusivity and innovation.

Professional Growth : Gain exposure to the full spectrum of HR functions and expand your expertise in talent acquisition.

Position Information

• This is a full-time at-will role offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego after the training period.

Department Summary

The Center for Human Resources is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and respectful workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds strengthen our community and enhance our ability to serve others effectively. Key service areas include Benefits Services Employment Services HR Services HRIS Labor & Employee Relations and Payroll Services.

We strive to

Create a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued and supported.

Listen and learn to better understand and respond to the needs of our community.

Encourage open respectful dialogue that promotes inclusion and mutual understanding.

Provide equitable access to opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

For more information regarding the Center for Human Resources click here

Education and Experience

A basic foundation of knowledge of the principles of organization administration and management; and the ability to analyze and find solutions to problems work independently communicate effectively and write clear and concise reports. Some positions may require a basic knowledge of research techniques and statistical methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelors degree or professional training program specific to the position and directly related work experience or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

This would normally be demonstrated by a Bachelors degree or in a related field and two (2) years of Human Resources experience OR any equivalent combination of education and / or experience from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved.

Key Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But thats just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance :

The starting salary for this position is not expected to exceed $4687 per month.

SDSU Values

At SDSU our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSUs Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by November 30 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g. H-1B visa).Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Casie Martinez at

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Sourcing,Talent Acquisition,Taleo,ATS,HR Sourcing,Interviewing,Microsoft Outlook,Earned Value Management,Human Resources,negotiation,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1