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Precious Porras

@preciousporras

I lead talent acquisition and workforce strategy, building scalable, equitable hiring systems and developing high-performing teams.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead data-informed, equity-centered recruitment transformation—building scalable hiring systems, strengthening employer brand partnerships, and developing leaders who can consistently interview, assess, and hire top talent.

I’m a talent acquisition and workforce strategy leader with 20+ years of experience building high-impact recruitment pipelines, leading teams, and designing scalable hiring systems. I identify and develop top talent through structured selection processes, strategic partnerships, and data-informed decision-making.

As Vice President for Justice, Equity & Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer (2021–Present) at Dominican University, I partner with HR and executive leadership to design and implement institution-wide recruitment strategies—improving candidate quality and diversity across faculty and staff roles. I build and mentor cross-functional teams focused on outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement.

I’ve built structured hiring frameworks, including standardized interview practices, evaluation rubrics, and selection criteria to strengthen consistency and decision quality. I manage full-cycle recruitment strategy with hiring leaders, using data (applicant pools, hiring outcomes, conversion trends) to drive process improvements and competitive hiring strategies.

Earlier, at the University of Kansas, I directed large-scale talent pipeline development, supervised multi-level teams, and managed a $3M budget to support recruitment, retention, and pipeline growth. I also led recruitment and retention initiatives for underrepresented student populations and delivered diversity education focused on structured assessment and bias mitigation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Diversity Officer (CDE)

Current

Dominican University

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Partnered with HR and executive leadership to design institution-wide recruitment strategies, improving faculty and staff candidate quality and diversity. Built structured hiring frameworks (standardized interviews, evaluation rubrics, selection criteria), led cross-functional teams, and used applicant and hiring outcome data to drive continuous improvement.

Talent Acquisition Strategy Structured Interviews Workforce Planning Employer Branding Stakeholder Management Team Leadership

Assistant Vice Provost (D&E)

University of Kansas

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Directed large-scale talent pipeline development efforts, engaging diverse student populations and supporting academic and career success. Supervised 6 direct and 10 indirect staff, managed a $3M budget, expanded outreach with campus and external stakeholders, and used program data to optimize recruitment and pipeline strategies.

Pipeline Development Student Recruitment Team Leadership Budget Management Program Evaluation Data Strategy Outreach programs DE&I

Director, Office of Multicultural Affairs

University of Kansas

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)

Led recruitment and retention initiatives for underrepresented student populations. Strengthened partnerships that increased engagement with high-potential student groups.

Recruitment Strategy Retention Student Engagement Partnerships Stakeholder Management

Associate Director, Diversity Education

University of Kansas

Jan 2005 - Jan 2015 (10 years)

Designed and delivered diversity education and training programs that improved evaluation, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness across teams. Built expertise in structured assessment and bias mitigation applicable to talent evaluation.

Leadership Development Diversity Training Talent Evaluation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Kansas

Doctor of Education

Earned a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Kansas. Completed advanced graduate study to support expertise in education and leadership.