Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

The University of Notre Dame is seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant to help shape talent for our University Relations division.

This is a unique dual-reporting role aligned to both University Relations (UR) and Notre Dame Human Resources (NDHR), designed to ensure the division attracts and hires exceptional, mission-aligned professionals who will advance Notre Dame’s global impact.

While a significant focus of this role will be recruiting front-line fundraising leaders, including Regional Directors of Development and Gift Planning Officers, this individual will also support recruitment across the full University Relations division, helping to build high-performing teams in engagement, philanthropy, communications, operations, and strategy.

This position calls for a talent professional with a proven ability to identify top talent, build trusted relationships, and influence at all levels, from candidates to senior leaders, while continuously strengthening recruiting strategies, processes, and practices.

What You’ll Do

Lead Division-Wide Talent Strategy

•  Serve as a strategic talent advisor to University Relations leaders, partnering to define search strategies, role scope, and success profiles.
•  Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies across fundraising and other professional roles within University Relations.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines to meet both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Establish and expand a national recruiting network across advancement and related professional communities.
• Ensure hiring practices align with the mission, values, and long-term talent strategy of the University.
• Draft and refine job descriptions to position opportunities competitively in the market.
• Lead sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment efforts.
• Guide hiring leaders through candidate evaluation, selection, and decision-making.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with candidates and stakeholders throughout the search process.
• Manage 20+ complex professional searches annually

Proactive Talent Engagement

• Identify and cultivate high-potential candidates before roles formally open.
• Build relationships with internal and external talent to understand career aspirations and align candidates with future opportunities.
• Introduce strong prospective candidates to hiring leaders to support workforce planning and succession planning.
• Share market insights and candidate intelligence to strengthen hiring outcomes across the division.

 

People & Process

• Advise leaders on talent strategy, market conditions, and hiring best practices.
• Continuously assess and improve recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, equity, and candidate experience.
• Partner across University Relations and central HR to deliver seamless, high-quality recruiting support.

 

• Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• Experience: 5 to 6 years
• Experience in talent acquisition and/or human resources.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Applications will be accepted through April 24, 2026

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.