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Vice President for Human Resources

Talent Acquisition Team

Guiding you through the hiring process

Purdue University's Talent Acquisition Team was developed to meet the needs of applicants and hiring supervisors alike. Our team works together to guide you through every step of the hiring process. Depending on your needs, you’ll be working with one of our talented specialists, coordinators or recruiters.

Specialists will be responsible for administrative/professional positions and will also assist with

  • reviewing resumes;
  • developing interview questions; and
  • search committee support.

Coordinators will take care of all non-exempt positions and will also assist with

  • reviewing resumes and
  • developing interview questions.

Executive Recruiters will handle senior-level and mission-critical positions and lend additional expertise by:

  • developing a recruiting plan and a position profile;
  • conducting a compatibility assessment;
  • in-depth researching, screening and interviewing of candidates ;
  • planning interviews and presenting qualified candidates;
  • serving as hostess during campus interviews; and
  • dual career assistance.

Meet the Talent Acquisition Team

  • Brenda Coulson, Director, Talent Acquisition

    Areas of responsibility
    Posting Waivers, Internal Postings, Background Check Policy, Senior Level Recruiting
  • Teresa Blacker, Talent Acquisition Coordinator

    Areas of responsibility
    Secretary, FNP, and Clerk and Account Clerk Positions
  • Michele Flemming, Executive Recruiter

    Areas of responsibility
    Senior Level Recruitment, CCRC, Administrative/Professional positions for Office of the Provost, Office of the Executive Vice President and Treasure, VP of Development, VP of Marketing and Media, and VP of Engagement
  • Catherine Holst, Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Areas of responsibility
    Administartive/Professional positions for Agriculture, Discovery Park, VP of Research, and VP of Student Affairs
  • Sonia Hooker, Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Areas of responsibility
    Administrative/Professional positions for Pharmacy, Nursing, Technology, Information Technology , Grad School, Management, ISS, Libraries, Science and OIR, Employment General Information, Taleo, Visa
  • Melissa Martin, Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Areas of responsibility
    Administrative/Professional positions for Business Services, HHS, CFS, Liberal Arts, and Internal Audit Dual Career Program
  • Sandy Mason, Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Areas of responsibility
    Administrative/Professional Positions for Veterinary School, Athletics, and Engineering
  • Moe Saadi, Talent Acquisition Assistant

    Areas of responsibility
    Administrative Assistants, Lab Technicians, and Operation/Technical positions