Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for coordinating and processing various aspects of the on-campus employment processes.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122431. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Deadline for applications: August 17, 2026.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and prior experience in human resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook). Exceptional analytical skills, communication and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines is required. Strong organizational, computer and communication skills (oral and written). Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines. Demonstrated customer service skills are necessary. Ability to resolve issues and make sound business decisions.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinates and executes the recruitment activities from job posting to hire/pre-boarding for assigned areas. Guides hiring officials and search teams on recruitment processes and best practices in employment. Offers hiring officials’ guidance on potential recruitment strategies to yield viable applicant pools.
- Facilitates criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing for assigned team. Reconciles vendor invoices.
- Collaborates with HR Service Center, as necessary. Supports Talent Acquisition Consultant & EEO Liaison, as needed.
- Facilitates recruitment status reports, metrics and cost-of-hire analyses. Stays abreast of employment laws and trends. Responsible for requesting services from temporary agencies, when needed.
- Processes volunteers and affiliates
Human Resources Coordinator (AG07/61122884/FTE-S01179P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN08. Salary range: $45,300.00 (midpoint) – $61,100.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook). Exceptional analytical skills, communication and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines is required. Strong organizational, computer and communication skills (oral and written). Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines. Demonstrated customer service skills are necessary. Ability to resolve issues and make sound business decisions.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Posting Number:
FTE-S01179P
Number of Vacancies:
1
Desired Start Date:
09/01/2026
Job Open Date:
08/11/2026
Job Close Date:
08/17/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122431
