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Position Summary

The University of Denver is seeking a temporary Recruiter I to support the day-to-day recruitment operations of Human Resources & Inclusive Community (HRIC). This position plays an important role in ensuring recruitment and hiring processes continue efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with university procedures.

The Recruiter I will coordinate recruitment activities, process job requisitions, manage hiring-related requests, administer background checks, and maintain accurate information across university HR systems. The position also provides administrative and customer service support to hiring managers, candidates, and university departments.

The ideal candidate brings previous recruiting or human resources experience, strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple administrative processes. The successful candidate will be comfortable learning new systems, following established procedures, and collaborating with Talent Acquisition leadership on complex or sensitive hiring matters.

This is a temporary, non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year anticipated to last approximately four months. 

Essential Functions

Recruitment Coordination and Support

• Coordinate and support recruitment activities for benefited and non-benefited staff, faculty, and adjunct faculty positions.
• Review, prepare, and process job requisitions and postings in PageUp, the University's applicant tracking system.
• Review requisition details and posting information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with established university procedures.
• Monitor and respond to recruitment-related requests and inquiries through Salesforce.
• Assist hiring managers with routine recruitment questions, applicant tracking system navigation, and hiring process requirements.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, applicant statuses, and related documentation.
• Support candidate communications and recruitment activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership and HR Partners to address recruitment questions and escalate situations requiring additional review or guidance.

Background Check Administration

• Initiate, monitor, review, and process employment-related background checks through HireRight.
• Review background check results and complete routine administrative processing in accordance with established university procedures.
• Monitor pending background checks and follow up on outstanding information or documentation.
• Create and maintain HireRight user records and support appropriate system access for departmental users.
• Communicate background check status updates to appropriate university stakeholders.
• Escalate background check results or situations requiring additional review or determination.

HR Systems and Data Management

• Create university identification records and enter or update employee information in Banner.
• Process routine HR transactions and maintain accurate information across multiple university systems.
• Review records and transactions for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Maintain organized electronic records and documentation in accordance with university procedures.
• Identify and resolve routine data discrepancies, escalating more complex issues as appropriate.

Customer Service and Administrative Support

• Serve as a resource for hiring managers, candidates, and university employees regarding routine recruitment and hiring processes.
• Monitor shared work queues, prioritize incoming requests, and complete assigned transactions in a timely manner.
• Provide timely, professional responses to inquiries and requests.
• Follow established recruitment procedures, checklists, and workflows to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, candidate, and recruitment information.
• Assist with additional recruitment and HR administrative projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, recordkeeping, and administrative processes.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple software systems.
• Familiarity with recruitment and human resources processes, including job postings, applicant tracking, and background checks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with hiring managers and HR colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, maintain confidentiality, and recognize when additional guidance is needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, or related administrative support.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, or similar administrative software.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer-based administrative processes and electronic recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting recruitment or human resources operations in higher education.
• Experience using PageUp, HireRight, Salesforce, or Banner.
• Experience coordinating job postings, processing background checks, or maintaining employee records.
• Familiarity with employment-related policies, procedures, and recruitment practices.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 37.5 hours per week. This is a temporary, non-benefited position anticipated to last approximately four months. 

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $24.00–$28.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 18, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.