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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.
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Posted: November 4, 2026
Level: Professional 3
Employment Type: Management / Confidential
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Work Location: CT State Manchester (Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040)
Work Modality: On site; Hybrid Schedule
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on November 18, 2026. Position Summary
The HR Specialist for Recruitment & Talent Acquisition is responsible for the analysis, review and administration for CT State Community College recruitment and hiring strategies, procedures, and policies of non-represented Management/Confidential personnel, and unclassified and classified bargaining unit employees at CT State Community College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager of Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, the Human Resources Specialist for Recruiting & Talent Acquisition is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:
Key responsibilities include:
Develops and executes CT State Community College recruitment strategies to attract diverse applicant pools in meeting current/anticipated staffing needs.
Performs searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources including social media, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals across college campuses and the College Office.
Collects and analyzes the latest recruiting trends and applicant/search data; identifies problems and makes recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of CT State Community College recruitment strategies. Assists the Manager of Recruitment & Talent Acquisition in researching and identifying a comprehensive applicant tracking system for the recruitment of unclassified positions.
Reviews employment applications to assist campus search committees in determining those applicants who meet minimum job qualifications including required licensing and/or certification credentials. Charges search committees with affirmative action goals in coordination with the, Equity & Civil Rights, and provides search committees with a review of CT State Community College recruiting procedures and practices.
Informs job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, work schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities; and liaisons with the Compensation, Benefits, and HR Administration in communicating appropriate compensation and benefits information.
Schedules and assists interview committees with candidate interviews.
Schedules and assists colleges in conducting new employee orientations.
Contacts job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
Conducts reference checks, as requested, and/or pre-employment background screenings on job applicants.
Liaisons with the Compensation and Benefits teams in hiring employees.
Prepares and tracks procurement documents with third party vendors regarding recruitment activities such as online job application and posting tools.
Prepares system-wide staffing forecasts to project employment needs.
Prepares CT State Community College internal and public job postings as appropriate.
This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Public…