Lauren A. R.

Lauren A. R. has a diverse work experience, starting with their most recent role as the Interim Associate Vice President for Talent Management at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. In this position, their responsibilities and tenure are ongoing. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Talent Acquisition at the same institution, where they focused on identifying and engaging top talent, as well as standardizing and centralizing recruitment efforts. Lauren's previous role was as the Assistant Director of Organizational Development and HR Operations, where they collaborated with HR leadership to implement strategic organizational effectiveness initiatives and develop training programs.

Before their time at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Lauren worked as a Senior Human Resources Representative at Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In this role, they built relationships with department heads, managed support staff, and acted as a senior recruitment management presence. Lauren A. also facilitated new hire orientation, managed student employment, and assisted with various HR functions, including visa sponsorships and reporting.

Lauren's earlier experience includes a position as an Account Recruiting Manager at Aerotek Professional Services and as a Marketing Coordinator at Five Star Bank - California.

Overall, Lauren A. R. has a strong background in talent management, recruitment, and organizational development, with experience in both academic and corporate settings.

Lauren A. R. holds a Masters degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations with a concentration in Training and Development from Penn State University. Lauren A. also obtained a Human Resources Management Certificate from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in 2014. Prior to that, Lauren earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications from California State University-Sacramento. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as Civil Rights Investigator- Level One from the Association of Title IX Administrators, Senior Professional in Human Resources from HR Certification Institute - HRCI, Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (SSGBC), and Using AI 4 HR from Future Workplace.