Talent Engagement Specialist

Department

Office of Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

Responsibilities

About This Role

Florida State University - recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Employer - is a place where meaningful work and organizational impact intersect every day. The Talent Engagement Specialist strengthens FSU’s ability to compete for top talent by enhancing outreach, guiding hiring leaders with consultative support, and improving how candidates experience FSU at every stage of the recruitment journey. This role meets immediate workforce needs while steadily building the pipelines that keep the university positioned for long-term success.

This position is dedicated to advancing strategic recruitment partnerships and initiatives across the university, with a specialized focus on our Facilities teams. Through talent intelligence, sourcing expertise, and relationship-driven outreach, the Talent Engagement Specialist helps ensure FSU is positioned to meet highly technical, operational, and mission-critical staffing needs across a large and evolving campus environment.

Why This Role Matters

Talent Acquisition at FSU supports an evolving proactive, insight-driven model that aligns recruitment with the university’s long-range strategic priorities. This role is central to that progression, strengthening our ability to anticipate workforce needs, activate talent pipelines early, and support hiring leaders with guided strategies that keep FSU competitive in a dynamic talent landscape.

In this role, you’ll help FSU attract and engage talent for critical operational, technical, and leadership positions, with a primary focus on Facilities. Your work will directly support the teams who maintain and enhance the physical environments where students learn, researchers innovate, and campus life thrives.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Sourcing & Talent Research

• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to identify passive talent for specialized, technical, and leadership roles, with a primary focus on Facilities staffing needs.
• Conduct talent mapping, market research, and advanced searches to build high-quality candidate pools.
• Leverage digital platforms, AI-enabled tools, and sourcing technology to expand reach and accelerate candidate engagement.

Candidate Engagement & Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key workforce areas, including operations, skilled trades, technical specialists, and Facilities leadership.
• Create targeted outreach campaigns and refine messaging based on candidate engagement and response data.
• Represent FSU’s employment brand through professional, responsive, and engaging candidate interactions.

Recruitment Partnership & Strategy

• Partner with Facilities leadership, HR Representatives, and hiring managers to understand current and future workforce needs.
• Provide market insights, talent availability data, and sourcing recommendations to support recruitment decisions.
• Align sourcing efforts with FSU’s Talent Acquisition strategy and broader university priorities.

Technology, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Use CRM, ATS, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other digital recruitment platforms to execute and manage sourcing campaigns.
• Organize and segment prospective candidates for current and future opportunities.
• Track outreach, engagement, and conversion metrics and provide regular updates to Talent Acquisition leadership and Facilities partners.
• Continuously improve sourcing strategies based on recruitment data, workforce trends, and stakeholder feedback.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field and two years of experience in strategic sourcing, senior level recruiting, or talent acquisition; or a high school diploma or equivalent and the same experience equal to six years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to source, engage, and cultivate relationships with passive candidates across niche, technical, and leadership talent markets.
• Familiarity with ATS and CRM platforms.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Avature, Beamery, or Yello.
• Certifications such as AIRS, LinkedIn Certified Recruiter, or SHRM-CP.
• Advanced sourcing methodologies
• Talent mapping and market research
• CRM/ATS proficiency

Helpful

Working at Florida State University

At FSU, you’ll be part of a vibrant academic and professional community where ideas matter, collaboration fuels progress, and meaningful work shapes the future. The Talent Acquisition team plays a critical role in supporting the people who make FSU exceptional — ensuring the university can attract and retain the talent needed to advance our mission.

Love What YOU DO at FSU! Your future begins here.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

Starting at $50,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.