Director of Talent Acquisition

UNC Asheville Overview:

Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, UNC Asheville is the UNC System’s only liberal arts and sciences university. We are nationally recognized for our student‑centered teaching, our deep commitment to undergraduate research and creative inquiry, and our emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. As a community, we strive to cultivate an environment where every student, faculty, and staff member feels valued and included.

UNC Asheville is dedicated to fostering diversity and creating a workplace that encourages understanding, respect, and meaningful engagement across cultures and identities. The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive campus culture, one that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and lived experiences of all individuals.

Position Summary:

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the development and administration of innovative, strategic, and proactive talent acquisition initiatives that advance organizational excellence across all recruitment and onboarding functions at UNC Asheville.

The Director is responsible for shaping the university’s long-term workforce planning and recruitment strategies, with a focus on ensuring an effective, efficient, and inclusive recruitment life cycle. Responsibilities include designing, implementing and evaluating programs for sourcing, recruiting, hiring and onboarding talent. This position is instrumental in engaging potential candidates through social media, professional networks, recruiting events, and strategic sourcing channels.

As a dedicated business partner, the Director builds strong relationships with hiring managers and campus leaders to develop recruitment plans aligned with departmental needs. The Director serves as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the recruitment process, from requisition creation through onboarding. This includes advising managers on recruitment systems, processes, and procedures; coordinating advertising strategies; managing job postings and recruitment timelines; supporting screening and candidate selection; guiding search committee composition and interview processes; and assisting with final candidate selection.

The Director develops, delivers and maintain search committee training for all staff positions, ensuring a clear understanding of UNC Asheville’s employment practices, Equal Employment Opportunity standards, and relevant UNC System and NC OSHR regulations. This position monitors the process and applicant pools and provides guidance to search chairs to support a fair, equitable, and inclusive hiring process.

The position also manages and coordinates all staff onboarding procedures for the university, ensuring a welcoming and consistent experience for new employees.

The role includes supervising team members and supporting their growth through ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development, with the goal of fostering an engaged, high‑performing team.