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Recruiter, Staff & Clinical Research

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UTFull-time$70–90K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–90K/yr
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Recruiter, Staff & Clinical Research supports staff recruitment across Huntsman Cancer Institute, focusing primarily on the Clinical Trials Office and other designated operational and research areas. The role manages assigned searches from intake through offer, partners with hiring managers, develops sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines, and coordinates candidate evaluation and interviews. It also advises hiring leaders, supports recruitment operations and reporting, and helps improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionHuman ResourcesHealthcare AdministrationInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationRecruitment Technology PlatformsCandidate SourcingPipeline DevelopmentApplicant Tracking SystemsRecruitment MetricsClinical ResearchClinical TrialsHiring Manager Partnership

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Equivalency Plus 4 Years or Master's or Equivalency Plus 2 YearsBachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Communications or Related Field4 Years Recruitment or Related Experience2 Years Supervisory ExperienceAcademic Medical Center or Complex Environment Recruiting ExperienceClinical Research or Healthcare Recruiting Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Details

Open Date

Requisition Number PRN46456B

Job Title Recruiting / Talent Acquisition Management

Working Title Recruiter, Staff & Clinical Research

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M2 - Senior Supervisor

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 01262 - HCI Human Resources

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $70,000 - $90,000

Close Date 01/09/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position presents an opportunity for an administrative HR professional to work in a highly collaborative, mission-driven organization, and contribute to a broad range of initiatives. The Recruiter, Staff & Clinical Research Recruitment supports the recruitment of staff across Huntsman Cancer Institute, with a primary focus on positions within the Clinical Trials Office and other designated operational and research areas. Working under the strategic direction of the Senior Manager, Academic & Staff Recruitment, this position manages assigned recruitment searches from intake through candidate selection and offer.

The Recruiter partners closely with hiring managers and leaders to understand workforce needs, develop effective recruitment approaches, identify and engage qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, and maintain a positive candidate experience. The position serves as a knowledgeable recruitment resource to hiring leaders while escalating complex, sensitive, or high-priority matters to the Senior Manager.

We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization, while supporting the vision of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, to deliver a cancer-free frontier through scientific discovery and the human touch.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Staff Recruitment

  • Manages assigned staff recruitment searches from position intake through candidate selection and offer.

  • Partners with hiring managers to understand position requirements, team structure, organizational needs, and desired candidate qualifications.

  • Develops recruitment strategies appropriate to the position, including sourcing approaches, candidate outreach, posting strategies, and pipeline development.

  • Screens and evaluates candidates based on established qualifications and recruitment criteria.

  • Conducts candidate outreach and serves as a primary point of contact throughout the recruitment process.

  • Coordinates candidate interviews and facilitates communication among candidates, hiring managers, and search participants.

  • Maintains timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

  • Supports hiring managers in evaluating candidates and navigating recruitment decisions.

Clinical Trials Office Recruitment

  • Develops familiarity with the specialized workforce needs of the Clinical Trials Office and related clinical research functions.

  • Builds candidate pipelines for clinical research, clinical trials, research administration, and other specialized staff positions.

  • Partners with Clinical Trials Office leadership to understand current and anticipated recruitment needs.

  • Identifies creative approaches to attract candidates to specialized and difficult-to-fill positions.

  • Develops knowledge of the clinical research environment and the qualifications, skills, and experience necessary for successful candidates.

Candidate Experience

  • Provides candidates with accurate, timely, and professional information about HCI , the position, team, and recruitment process.

  • Helps candidates understand HCI’s mission, culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

  • Identifies and communicates candidate questions or concerns to the appropriate hiring leader.

  • Helps ensure that recruitment processes are organized, responsive, and welcoming.

Hiring Manager Partnership

  • Advises hiring managers on recruitment timelines, candidate sourcing, screening, interview processes, and candidate engagement.

  • Provides guidance on recruitment best practices and escalates complex or sensitive issues to the Senior Manager.

  • Helps hiring managers establish clear and effective candidate evaluation criteria.

  • Maintains regular communication with hiring managers regarding recruitment progress, candidate pipelines, challenges, and next steps.

Recruitment Operations

  • Maintains accurate recruitment records and candidate information within applicable systems.

  • Tracks recruitment activity and provides metrics surrounding this activity as needed; candidate pipelines, search progress, and recruitment outcomes.

  • Supports recruitment reporting and metrics.

  • Identifies opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

  • Participates in development and implementation of standardized recruitment tools, templates, and processes.

  • Provides timely updates to respective leadership teams related to hiring and onboarding practices and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Senior Supervisor, Recruiting / Talent Acquisition Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, healthcare administration, communications, or related field, or equivalency.

  • 4 years’ experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, human resources, healthcare administration, or related field.

  • 2 years’ experience of supervisory responsibilities.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and organizational stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple searches and competing priorities.

  • Ability to work independently while operating effectively within a collaborative team environment.

  • Ability to navigate multiple technology platforms related to recruitment

  • Experience recruiting in an academic medical center, healthcare organization, research institution, university, or similarly complex environment.

  • Experience recruiting clinical research, clinical trials, healthcare, or research staff.

  • Experience with candidate sourcing and pipeline development.

  • Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment metrics.

  • Knowledge of the clinical research environment.

  • Experience partnering with hiring managers and leaders throughout the recruitment process.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu

**https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/**This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As perUniversity of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,527 open Recruiter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–90K/yr
  • US median$81–116K/yr1,261 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 19% below the US median midpoint ($98K) — in the middle half of Recruiter salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Recruiter jobs in Utah and 2,527 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Recruiter postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,679 postings).
Education
348 of the 2,527 open Recruiter jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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