Job Overview
Location
US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-CA-Sacramento | US-TX-Austin
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
April 14, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Recruiter at American Institutes for Research (AIR) plays a key role in executing inclusive, efficient, and high-quality hiring processes that support AIR’s mission and values as a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization conducting behavioral and social science research.
- • Day to day, the Recruiter leads full-cycle recruitment for a range of positions, including proactive sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer facilitation; partners with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and develop job postings; builds and maintains candidate pipelines through strategic sourcing and outreach; maintains accurate documentation in the applicant tracking system; supports employer branding via social media and virtual career events; contributes to process improvement and ATS optimization; monitors and reports on recruiting metrics; assists with strategic talent projects; fosters relationships with candidates and hiring managers; and collaborates with HR partners on onboarding and workforce planning.
- • AIR is a mission-driven organization founded in 1946, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, dedicated to generating evidence and applying data-driven solutions to improve lives globally. The Talent Management team is forward-thinking and collaborative, valuing creativity, relationship-building, and analytical rigor in recruitment.
- • In this role, the Recruiter can develop expertise in full-cycle recruiting within a research-driven nonprofit environment, gain hands-on experience with Dayforce and LinkedIn Recruiter, strengthen data-informed hiring practices through metrics analysis, contribute to process improvement and employer branding initiatives, and grow professionally through collaboration with HR partners and hiring managers across diverse teams.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
- • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in professional services, nonprofit, or research-driven environments
- • Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems, including Dayforce, supporting implementations, workflow configuration, data migration, reporting, and end-user training
- • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced sourcing tools to fill hard-to-hire roles
- • Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with ability to collaborate across teams and engage effectively at all organizational levels
- • Advanced analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality results
🏖️ Benefits
- • Flexibility to work fully remote within the United States or in a hybrid capacity from AIR’s offices in Crystal City, VA, or Chicago, IL
- • Anticipated annual salary range of $99,400 to $116,000 USD
- • Access to AIR’s Total Rewards Program, designed to reward staff competitively and support mission-driven work
- • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in behavioral and social science research that improves lives globally
- • Support for professional development through involvement in process improvement, ATS optimization, and talent market research projects
Skills & Technologies
About American Institutes for Research
American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a non-profit organization that conducts research and evaluation and provides technical assistance to address challenges in education, health, and the workforce. Founded in 1946, AIR's work spans across the globe, aiming to improve lives through evidence-based practices and innovative solutions. The organization brings together experts in various fields to conduct rigorous research, develop effective programs, and disseminate findings to policymakers, practitioners, and the public. AIR is committed to advancing social and economic well-being by translating research into practical applications that lead to positive societal change. Their work supports evidence-based decision-making and promotes equitable outcomes.
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