- Full-time
- Human Resources
- Adtalem Global Education
- Chicago
Recruiting Specialist
Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Human Resources
- Adtalem Global Education
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Job description
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Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.
Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.
In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.
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Opportunity at a Glance
The Recruiting Specialist plays a key role in supporting the talent acquisition process by managing essential aspects of recruitment to attract and hire top-tier talent. Working closely with senior team members and hiring managers, this role ensures a seamless and positive candidate experience while aligning hiring efforts with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define hiring objectives and develop recruitment strategies that meet business goals
- Prepare and manage job requisitions, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained
- Source and identify candidates who align with both role requirements and organizational culture, contributing to long-term success and retention
- Participate in recruitment projects and recommend process improvements to enhance candidate attraction and engagement
- Post job openings to internal and external platforms, ensuring postings are accurate, inclusive, and free of bias
- Manage applicant communications and ensure timely follow-up with all candidates
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications and promote Adtalem as an employer of choice
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and standards
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field — Required
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant business experience in a fast-paced environment with significant customer interaction — Required
- Preferred Background: Prior administrative experience or internships in HR or recruiting is a plus
Core Competencies
- Communication: Strong ability to clearly articulate job opportunities, actively listen, and effectively communicate with both candidates and hiring managers
- Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize recruitment activities, and consistently meet deadlines
- Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in building rapport and fostering trust with candidates, hiring managers, and team members
- Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using job boards, social media platforms, and recruitment tools to source and engage candidates
- Problem Solving: Capable of addressing recruitment challenges, including sourcing for hard-to-fill roles
- Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships across all levels
- Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing priorities, job requirements, and recruitment strategies
- Decision-Making: Able to make sound, timely decisions based on established hiring criteria
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $49,199.33 and $88,841.36. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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