College of the Canyons Looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Full Time

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Req No.:
CLA22-471

Deadline Date: 01/19/2023

Position Number:
CLA22-471

College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita Community College District

announces
an employment opportunity for

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

A Grant-Funded Classified Administrator
(Management) Position

Review Date: January 19, 2023

This position is a high priority for our District for
the 2022-2023 year and is contingent
upon continued available district, grant and state funding.

The
diversity of applicants will be assessed. Upon review, if the pool does not include
sufficient diversity, the application window may be
extended.

The Santa Clarita Community College District/College of the Canyons is seeking a full-time Senior
Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Human Resources department.

Salary Placement:    

This 12-month
Classified Administrator position will be placed on Range 11 of the Administrator Salary Schedule. Step placement
is based on experience. Initial salary step placement for new employees
is customarily at step 1, 2, or 3 ($8,639.00 / $8,769.00
/ $8,900.00 per month) of this 20-step salary range. If the Administrator has served at least 75% of a fiscal
year in their
position, the Administrator will move to the next Step on their Range
on July 1^st each year, pending a positive performance
evaluation. All administrators are on an
employment contract and exempt from overtime and compensatory time accumulation.

Who We Are

The Santa Clarita Community District is committed to achieving educational equity
for all
students. As presented in our District Strategic Plan, which focuses on Access,
Engagement, and Success, “Equity, inclusion, and
diversity are not goals in themselves,
but ideologies embedded in all actions and planning across all departments and functions
of
our college and its two campuses.” These areas of focus demonstrate a resolve to
focus on student success and confirm that we are at the
forefront of change with integrated
planning efforts that both evolve and anticipate the needs of our students. We provide
students
with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences – fostering
healthy inclusion through inquiry, shared dialogue and
reflection to ensure that we
promote a sense of community, collegiality and cooperation. When you join our team
at the Santa Clarita
Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive,
creative, flexible, innovative and equity-focused community that
engages students,
each other, and the community in scholarly inquiry, creative partnerships, and the
application of knowledge and
success.

The College and the District

College of the Canyons is part of the Santa Clarita Community College
District and
is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 32,000
students each academic year.
College of the Canyons has a diverse student population
that reflects our focus on enhancing the educational attainment and economic
well-being
of the community we proudly serve. Detailed information about our student population,
including data related to student
success, can be found on the College of Canyons
Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (IRPIE)
website. Additionally, College of the Canyons, was recently honored as a 2021 Bellwether
College Consortium award winner, was honored in
2018, 2019, and 2021 with the Champion
of Higher Education award, was ranked #1 in Los Angeles County during 2019 as the
best
two-year college for adult learners, and is rated #1 in Los Angeles County for
completion rates by college-prepared students. It is
distinguished as one of the top
transfer institutions in Los Angeles County.

Who We Want

We value the
ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic
backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.
Therefore, we prioritize applicants
who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational
community. The successful candidate must be an equity-minded individual committed
to collaborating with faculty, classified staff,
administration, students and community
partners who share our commitment to closing equity gaps. The Santa Clarita Community
College
District seeks leaders possessing a strong grounding in academic and student
services programs and a thorough understanding of the
primary mission of the community
college. We seek employees that value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative
environment, who are conscientious risk takers and transformational leaders guided
by a commitment to helping all students achieve their
educational goals.

“BIG PICTURE” RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Assistant
Superintendent/Vice President,
Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for overseeing the
recruitment
efforts and practices for the College. The Talent Acquisition Specialist
devises strategy and recruitment process as well as actual
execution of the sourcing
and recruiting campaigns. Works independently as well as in a team environment. Performs
job analysis,
develops new and revises existing class descriptions and performs other
duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL
DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment
to this class.

1. Works with the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources to identify
   strategies,
   build programs, and execute opportunities to enhance the employee experience
   and facilitate capacity for employees to be ready with
   workforce capabilities to successfully
   support the District.
2. Develops partnerships with business leaders and HR teams outside
   the District to define
   and establish a long term successful strategic talent planning process including identifying
   critical jobs,
   determining future talent needs, assessing internal as well as external
   talent pools and developing long term plans to support workforce
   growth.
3. Implements efficient and effective talent acquisition strategies to improve quality
   and diversity in recruitment
   activities across hiring spectrum, from internship and
   early career programs to executive leadership positions.
4. Works with HR
   recruiting staff to drive engagement with academic institutions, professional
   societies and organizations to build productive and
   sustainable sources of talent.
5. Oversees Onboarding (new employee orientation) and Exit Interview process.
6. Analyzes relevant
   data trends to provide insights and set plans to meet hiring goals;
   connect data to cross-District goals and lead conversations across
   groups to address
   broad hiring issues; stay up to date on legal and compliance issues impacting the
   recruiting
   function.
7. Implements and oversees District’s applicant tracking system.
8. Recommends and implements process/service
   enhancements; recommends and approves service
   agreements for vendors, as needed (e.g., search firms background check companies,
   Live
   Scan services, Industrial clinic sites, applicant tracking software, accessibility
   and security review
   questionnaires).
9. Recommends process and workflow improvements (i.e., offer letters/JD review process);
   standardize practices and
   business flows.
10. Coordinates billing for recruitment services.
11. Initiates, creates and maintains appropriate reporting
    including but not limited to
    monthly new hire reports to VP; open positions report weekly to HR staff and Executive
    Cabinet.
12. Conducts and/or consults on specialized background checks for Campus Safety Department
    (sworn peace officer/personnel)
    in compliance with POST requirements and regulations
    (background investigations, pre-employment physicals, psychological
    evaluations)
13. Oversees the background check process for identified finalists, ensuring all compliance
    standards are met and
    candidate meet minimum standards prior to hire.
14. Reviews and manages pre-adverse, and adverse, documentation and recommends
    hiring
    actions.
15. Analyzes relevant data trends to provide insights and set plans to meet hiring goals;
    connects data to
    cross-District goals and leads conversations across groups to address
    broad hiring issues.
16. Actively stays up to date on legal
    and compliance issues impacting the recruiting
    function.
17. May assist in pre-employment process including performing reference
    checks or other
    pre-employment requirements.
18. Prepares and interprets salary analyses, EEOC, DEIA, demographic, and new hire
    reporting.
19. Assists with EEO Reporting upon request.
20. Assists with requests for information related to HR/Talent
    Acquisition.
21. Serves as an HR designee for meetings upon request.
22. Other duties as
    assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Successful
completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Four (4) years of
full-time equivalent experience in talent sourcing, acquisition
and recruiting.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• HR
  Certification (Preprofessional in Human Resources).
• Experience working in a complex, public sector, academic or HR
  environment.
• Extensive experience with project management.
• Extensive experience with training techniques for search
  committee members.
• Knowledge of and experience with collective bargaining as it relates to recruitment
  and posting
  requirements.
• Experience with hiring of special consultants, retired annuitants, and out of state
  applicants.
• Experience
  leading a Talent Acquisition Team in a Higher Education or Public Entity
  environment is preferred.
• Experience using PageUp or
  LinkedIn as a Recruiter and utilizing search firms as needed.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND
ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of job analysis, classification structures and
  compensation plans.
• Human Resources policies, procedures and laws.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and
  external stakeholders.
• Current California and Federal Employment Laws, Title V and Education Code
• Applicant Tracking
  Systems.
• Full recruitment cycles.
• Innovative talent acquisition methods using various methods including social
  media.

Ability to:

• Write job descriptions clearly and accurately.
• Provide
  effective and informative training.
• Understand, interpret and apply policies, rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively
  both orally in and in writing.
• Work at a fast pace under the pressure of daily deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Assist
  in providing a service-oriented environment, demonstrating tact and poise in
  working with the staff and the public on matters of a
  confidential and sensitive nature.
• Compose clear and concise correspondence and produce effective reports on a variety
  of
  matters independently or with a minimum of instruction.
• Participate in professional training sessions via Zoom, on campus or off
  campus.
• Organize complex processes with great efficiency.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and data bases for reports
  and for auditing
  purposes.
• Provide appropriate information to the staff and the public in a friendly, professional
  manner.
• Work effectively and demonstrate currency of knowledge with computers and other forms
  of advanced technology utilized in
  providing high-quality services.
• Type with speed and accuracy using word processing, spreadsheet and other business-related
  software. Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Coordinate HR’s participation and attend all on-campus and off-campus job
  fairs.
• Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
  socioeconomic, cultural,
  disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students,
  staff and community.

PERSONAL
AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Every administrator with the college is expected to be:

• Committed to Student Access,
  Engagement, and Success.
• Willing to take strategic risks related to student-oriented change.
• Capable of building strong
  teams.
• Motivated to establish urgency for improvement.
• Able to plan lasting internal change.
• Results-oriented,
  ensuring effective implementation, routine assessment of programs
  and continuous data-informed improvement.
• Effective at
  communicating and listening to foster strong relationships, shared priorities,
  and inspire trust and action.
• Considerate of
  fiscal responsibilities and sound operations.
• Dedicated to entrepreneurial fundraising that aligns to student access,
  engagement,
  and success goals.
• Effective in developing effective external partnerships to achieve broader aims for
  student
  success.
• A creative, innovative, energetic instructional leader; a technologically sophisticated
  professional who is skilled in
  various technology applications.
• A supporter of consistent and on-going professional development initiatives, in pursuit
  of the
  college’s strategic goals.
• A fair-minded, ethical, and honest leader with excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills and
  the courage and integrity to lead and accept responsibility.

DISTRICT CLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATOR
BENEFITS:

Full-time employees are provided with a diversified employee benefits program that
includes sick time, vacation
time, discretionary time, medical, dental and vision
insurance including dependent coverage, disability and life insurance as well as
Section
125 options. These benefits commence on the first of the month following date of hire.
Professional development and
educational incentive opportunities are provided to all
classified administrative employees.

RETIREMENT: Classified employees
contribute to the Public Employees’ Retirement System
(PERS), a defined benefit retirement plan through the State of California.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Sedentary position requires use of a computer and related equipment for extended
periods
of time; frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; communicating
and providing information to others;
work outside on all parts of the campus and in
varying weather conditions. In the event of an emergency, employees will be relied
upon to serve as emergency service workers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful completion of background
  fingerprint clearance, pre-employment physical
  examination (disabilities not related to the physical job will not affect the
  application
  process) and TB screening.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per
  government codes 3100-3109.
• Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a
  current or former
  member.
• Board of Trustees approval.
• Official, sealed transcripts are required upon offer of employment.
• Position is
  contingent upon funding and is subject to change.
• Ability to maintain a flexible workweek with hours that may
  vary. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Santa Clarita Community College District is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

The Santa Clarita Community College District is committed to employing qualified employees
who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity
in the academic environment fosters awareness,
promotes mutual understanding and respect,
and provides suitable role models for all students.  The Board is committed to hiring
and
staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity,
and provide consideration for all qualified
candidates. The District does not unlawfully
discriminate in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on
the
basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and
grooming practices), national origin, ancestry,
citizenship, physical or mental disability,
medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information,
marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical
conditions), gender, gender identity, gender
expression, age (40 years and over),
sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting
or
approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family
Rights Act), domestic violence victim status,
political affiliation, and any other
status protected by state or federal law  or on the basis of these perceived characteristics,
or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or
perceived characteristics.

Applicants who have
disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order
to complete the selection process by contacting the Human Resources office
directly
at (661) 362-3427.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT:

Innovative. Collaborative. Entrepreneurial. These characteristics
not only define
College of the Canyons, they are embodied by the faculty, staff and administrators
who make this college unique
among the 116 California Community Colleges.

Established in 1969, College of the Canyons is among the fastest-growing colleges
in
California and the nation. It is widely recognized as a model community college
for enhancing student access, success and equity. Its
completion rates rank among
the highest in the state. The college has established a well-deserved reputation for
bolstering economic
development and offering innovative career technical education
responsive to industry needs.

Guided by visionary leadership, the
college serves a 367-square-mile area of northern
Los Angeles County that includes the dynamic, growing Santa Clarita Valley. A
steady
influx of new residents and businesses creates a spirit of possibilities that inspires
the college to be flexible, creative
and attuned to the community’s evolving needs.
The growing diversity of the community is mirrored by the college, which qualifies
as
a Latino-serving institution.

The college’s influence in the community is best illustrated by the dozens of collaborative
partnerships it has forged with local school districts, government entities and service
organizations. Examples include the Performing
Arts Center’s K-12 Arts Education Outreach
initiative, which allows thousands of children to experience the arts each year, and
Academy of the Canyons, an early/middle college high school at the Valencia campus
that is ranked among the top 10 percent of high
schools in the nation.

With campuses in Valencia and Canyon Country, the college offers 96 associate degree
programs, including
31 associate degree for transfer (AD-T) options, as well as 148
certificate programs. Classes are offered during traditional fall and
spring semesters,
as well as shorter, intensive summer and winter sessions. Additional educational opportunities
exist at the
University Center, whose four-year colleges and universities offer approximately
30 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs,
as well certificate and credential
programs.

Because of the college’s commitment to meeting the needs of the community, local
voters
have approved two bond measures valued at more than $470 million since 2001. The college
also secures substantial funds from
the state and millions of dollars in grants each
year that allow new, cutting-edge programs to be developed and facilities built to
accommodate them.

Given its commitment to growth and innovation, College of the Canyons sets a new standard
for what a college
can achieve. It is a vital cultural, educational and economic force
in the region. Join us to discover unexpected possibilities, the
freedom to innovate
and an opportunity to shape the future.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants are
encouraged to complete their applications online at https://www.canyons.edu/administration/humanresources/. If you require assistance, please call
the Human Resources office at (661)362-3427
or for the hearing impaired TTY/TDD Line at (661)362-5178.  Applicants may check the
status of their application online and may expect to be notified within approximately
4 – 5 weeks following the Review Date as to the
status of their application.

All application materials must be uploaded online or received in the Human Resources
office
by the end of the day on the Review Date in order to assure consideration for
this position. Postmark is not acceptable for this
purpose. Separate application materials must be submitted for each position applied for. Materials
submitted become property of
the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered
for other openings.  The Human Resources office is located in the
University Center,
Suite #360 at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355.

Your application is not complete until the
following required materials have been
uploaded online or received by the Human Resources office:

• An Online District
  CLASSIFIED Application.
• Detailed resume, which includes month/year dates of employment and descriptions of
  responsibilities
  at each employer.
• Letter of interest (cover letter). In your letter, please address your
  qualifications and experience
  as they pertain to the job duties, the demonstrated knowledge, and the abilities section
  of this
  announcement.
• Copies of complete and legible college transcripts clearly indicating all college units earned and
  any degree(s) awarded. You can submit
  unofficial copies of transcripts for application purposes. Copies of diplomas are
  not
  acceptable in lieu of college transcripts. Official, sealed transcripts are required
  upon offer of employment. Please see our website
  for the requirements for evaluation
  of transcripts from foreign colleges or universities.
• Confidential Recruitment
  Source Information (voluntary survey). This is voluntary and is a part of the online applicant profile, separate from the
  application.
• Supplemental Questionnaire. Please answer the following questions as part of your application
  packet.

1. Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university?
   (yes/no) If yes, please
   provide a legible copy of your college/university transcript(s)
   in your online application packet. Copies of diplomas are not acceptable
   in lieu of
   college transcripts. If no, you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
2. Please describe your
   experience in talent acquisition or recruiting. Describe the
   processes you have employed and your experience with complex or
   high-profile recruiting.
   Include employer name(s), position title(s), dates of employment, full-time or part-time
   status (including
   number of hours per week), your roles and responsibilities. Please
   provide your total years of full-time equivalent experience in this
   field.

• Letters of reference are optional.

Please note:

• Skills
  evaluation of candidates for interview may be required.
• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the
  applicant.
• Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of
  the minimum qualifications does
  not guarantee an interview.
• A presentation may be required for those candidates selected for an initial
  interview.
• “Experience” generally refers to relevant paid experience. In some instances, unpaid
  experience may be counted as
  experience towards meeting the minimum qualifications
  or requirements for the position only if it entailed responsibilities
  substantially
  similar to those of relevant paid positions in the field.  It is the applicant’s responsibility
  to provide sufficient
  information and details to the Human Resources office at the
  time of submission of their application packet.  Details should include the
  organization,
  contact name and contact information, start and end dates, hours per week, and a list
  of relevant unpaid/volunteer
  duties or responsibilities performed.  Not all unpaid
  experience may qualify.  Upon offer of employment, an applicant will be required
  to
  obtain written verification(s) of any relevant unpaid/volunteer experience.
• Current COC employees who are applying for this
  position: Please be aware that materials
  from your personnel file are not included as part of the application file; therefore,
  please provide the same requested application materials as any other applicant.
• Please be aware that, should you be
  considered as a finalist for this position, reference
  checks will include current supervisor(s).
• Applicants are
  encouraged to apply online. If you need assistance with the application
  process, contact:

Human Resources
Office

(661) 362-3427

TTY/TDD (661) 362-5178 or visit our website at

https://www.canyons.edu/administration/humanresources/

It is the applicant’s
responsibility to ensure that all application materials are
fully and correctly submitted. All materials submitted are for this position
only
and become the property of the District.  Materials will not be returned, copied or
considered for other openings. Resumes may
not be submitted in lieu of the official
application form.

The College is expecting to conduct initial interviews
between the weeks of February
6, 2023 and February 13, 2023 and conduct final interviews between the weeks of February
13, 2023 and
February 20, 2023. This is an estimated timeline, and is subject to change.

** Interviews may be conducted
in-person or remotely via Zoom.

** This position is an on-campus opportunity. However, flexible or hybrid
schedules
may be available with Supervisor approval within campus guidelines. 

Please note that the college
will be closed for Winter Break from December 23, 2022
through January 2, 2023. The Human Resources office will reopen on Tuesday,
January
3, 2023.

Position is offered contingent on funding. We reserve the right to withdraw, extend
the filing date, reopen, or delay filling this position. Recruitment may continue
until the position is filled. This
recruitment may be used for future vacancies.