Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This Vacancy Requires
- A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
- Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.
*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Campus
Ankeny Campus, IA
Job Number
27-A13
Employment Date
As soon as possible.
Job Category
Administrative/Professional Positions
Application & Position Contact Information
Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or jobs@dmacc.edu for information concerning the application process. Amee Austin at (515) 964-6248 or aeaustin3@dmacc.edu for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Information
Starting salary: $78,099 – $84,990
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the college’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Pay Grade: AN
Job Summary
Manage the college’s talent acquisition function and provide leadership for recruitment, hiring, employment documentation, personnel records, and related compliance activities. Supervise and develop talent acquisition staff. Ensure hiring processes are effective, timely, compliant, and service focused. Partner with human resources leadership to improve hiring practices, support talent acquisition technology, strengthen recruitment efforts, and enhance the experience of applicants and hiring managers.
Essential Functions
Lead recruitment and hiring operations. Manage recruitment and hiring processes for college positions, including job descriptions, postings, applicant screening, interviews, selection documentation, and pre-employment requirements. Ensure hiring processes are timely, consistent, compliant, and aligned with college policies and procedures. Advise supervisors and hiring committees regarding recruitment and selection procedures. Coordinate with Compensation and Classification and Payroll departments regarding salary placement and payroll-related employment actions.
Lead continuous improvement and hiring-process transformation.
Evaluate hiring processes, technology, and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement. Lead projects that improve recruitment effectiveness, user experience, efficiency, compliance, and customer service. Partner with Human Resources leadership, hiring managers, and employees to implement process improvements and new ways of working. Foster a culture of service, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the talent acquisition team. Serve as the primary administrator for the talent acquisition module and related recruitment tools. Support system testing, troubleshooting, training, reporting, and process improvements.
Supervise and develop staff. Supervise talent acquisition staff, recommend personnel actions related to hiring, compensation, performance evaluations, training, leaves, discipline, grievances, work schedules and assignments, administers personnel and related policies and procedures per the collective bargaining agreements and the EEO/AA plan. Assign and monitor work to ensure timely, accurate, and customer-focused service. Promote employee development, cross-training, and continuous improvement.
Develop sourcing and recruitment strategies. Develop and coordinate recruitment strategies to attract qualified applicants. Partner with hiring managers to identify recruitment needs and challenges. Develop targeted recruitment approaches for difficult-to-fill positions. Represent the college at recruitment events and maintain relationships with external recruitment partners.
Oversee new hire documentation and personnel records processes. Oversee processes related to employment documentation, personnel records, record retention, and employment eligibility requirements. Ensure hiring records, contracts, I-9 and E-Verify documentation; personnel files, and related records are maintained accurately and timely. Monitor compliance with institutional, accreditation, contractual, regulatory, and governmental requirements related to hiring and employment records. Identify and address process issues, compliance concerns, and recurring errors.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, management, leadership, organizational development, higher education, public administration, or a related field and four years talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, hiring, or related human resources experience; OR Associate degree in a related field and eight years talent acquisition, recruitment, staffing, hiring, or related human resources experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work.
Two years of supervisory experience or demonstrated experience leading employees, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing improvements to recruitment, hiring, or human resources processes.
Experience using an applicant tracking system, HRIS, or comparable enterprise system to support recruitment, hiring, records, workflow, and reporting processes.
Experience administering recruitment and selection programs including job postings, recruitment plans, screening criteria, interview materials, selection documentation, or hiring procedures.
Knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and recordkeeping responsibilities, including equal employment opportunity, I-9 compliance, E-Verify, hiring documentation, selection and interviewing practices, equitable hiring processes, confidentiality, and personnel records management.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions that improve services and processes.
Strong verbal and written communication, consultation, and relationship building skills.
Demonstrated project management, facilitation, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead process improvement initiatives.
Strong customer service orientation and commitment to providing responsive support to applicants, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to establish professional and service-focused working relationships with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications
Talent acquisition or human resources experience in higher education, public education, government, or another public sector environment.
Experience supervising and developing talent acquisition professionals or HR support staff.
Experience supporting implementation, configuration, testing, or adoption of an applicant tracking system or recruitment module (e.g. PeopleAdmin, NeoEd, or similar systems), including process improvement and user support.
Experience developing sourcing strategies for specialized or difficult-to-fill positions.
Experience recruiting across multiple functions and/or locations, including operations, leadership, technical, skilled trades, or specialized roles.
Professional certification in human resources, talent acquisition, process improvement, project management, or change management.
Physical Requirements
Constant
- Sit
Occasional
- Lift Floor to Waist < 10 lbs
- Carry < 10 lbs x 100 ft
- Push/pull horizontal 10 lbs x 18 in
- Lateral Pinch
- Forward reach
- Crouch
- Neck Flexion, Extension & Rotation
- Fine Motor Coordination
- Hand & Foot Coordination
- Stand
- Ability to be Mobile
Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.
Physical Demand Category
Light
Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test
N/A
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, day hours.
Posting Date
10/09/2026
Deadline for Submitting Applications
10/22/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Application Instructions
This Vacancy Requires
- A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
- Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.
*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.
Quick Link for Postings
https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/15806
Nondiscrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html.
ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu.
Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695, FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Describe your direct experience managing recruitment and selection processes. Include the types of positions you have recruited for, the responsibilities you personally performed, and how you partnered with hiring managers throughout the process.
(Open Ended Question)
- Provide an example of a recruitment, hiring, or HR process you identified as needing improvement. What prompted you to take action, what changes did you personally implement, and what was the outcome?
(Open Ended Question)
- How did you learn about this job opening?
- DMACC Employee Referral
- Friend/Relative
- Indeed.com
- TeachIowa.gov
- HigherEdJobs
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Iowa Workforce Development
- DMACC Website
- DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
- Other
- Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
- Yes
- No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3