Recruiting Specialist- Contractor

Company: Covista
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description About Covista Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company 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. Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers. We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube . Job Description Opportunity at a Glance The Recruiting Specialist supports the business by managing key aspects of the recruiting process to help attract and hire top talent. This role works closely with senior team members and hiring managers, operating under guidance and collaboration to deliver a seamless, positive candidate experience. Key Responsibilities Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting objectives aligned with business goals. Prepare job requisitions and obtain required approvals to initiate recruiting for a variety of positions. Support full?cycle recruiting efforts by identifying candidates who align with role requirements and organizational culture, contributing to long?term success and retention at Covista and its segments. Participate in recruiting projects and provide recommendations to enhance recruitment processes and increase applicant attraction and engagement. Post open positions to external job boards and the internal career site, ensuring postings are accurate, error?free, and written in an inclusive, bias?free manner to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Review all incoming resumes and ensure timely, appropriate correspondence is sent to applicants throughout the recruitment process. Maintain accurate, detailed, and up?to?date notes and documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Conduct interviews to screen and qualify candidates, identify strong role matches, and promote Covista as an employer of choice. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Qualifications Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or another related discipline. Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related business experience in a fast?paced environment with significant customer interaction. Required Preferred Experience: Prior experience in administrative roles or internships, particularly within Human Resources or recruiting. Preferre d Core Competencies & Skills Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate job opportunities, actively listen, and effectively convey information to both candidates and hiring managers. Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, efficiently coordinate recruitment activities, and consistently meet deadlines. Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and team members to support collaboration and trust. Technology Proficiency: Competence in utilizing job boards, social media platforms, and recruitment tools to source, engage, and manage candidates. Problem?Solving Skills: Ability to proactively address recruitment challenges, including sourcing candidates for hard?to?fill roles. Relationship Building: Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues. Adaptability: Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities, evolving job requirements, and shifting recruitment strategies. Decision?Making: Capable of making sound, timely decisions regarding candidate selection based on established criteria. Additional Information 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. Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy 12 Paid Holidays For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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