Academic Recruiter Directory

Academic Recruiter Directory

The Academic Recruiter Directory was updated on March 16, 2026. Please carefully review to navigate the appropriate Recruiter for your hiring need.

The Academic Recruitment Department provides specialized sourcing and recruiting by Workforce Pathways, supporting the needs of hiring managers and search committees based on the specific job profile and job family that you are looking to fill. This directory will help you determine the appropriate recruiting specialist partner. Areas of support can change based on staffing availability and organizational needs. This page is maintained as an updated resource.

Chris Cunningham

Director, Talent Recruitment, cwc7tv@virginia.edu, 434.243.4051

Ashley Cochran

HR Manager, Talent Recruitment, alc6dk@virginia.edu, 434.243.7051

  • Staff: Human Resources
  • Faculty and PRS: Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lyndsay Tolbert Thaxton

HR Manager, Talent Recruitment, enn9zv@virginia.edu, 434.982.3170

  • Staff: Grants & Contracts
  • Faculty and PRS: Neurology, Otolaryngology, Urology

Jeremy Brofft

Team Lead and Senior Recruiter, xmf9ad@virginia.edu, 434.924.7278

  • Staff: Clinical Research
  • Faculty and PRS: Department of Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Center of Diabetes Technology, CORE, Pharmacology, Radiology and Medical Imaging

Jessica Russo

Team Lead and Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu, 434.982.2053

  • Staff: Academic Administration, Protection, Regulation, and Compliance: Legal and Compliance, Research Program Administration
  • Faculty and PRS: Batten School, President's Office, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Radiation Oncology, Surgery

Bill Crane

Senior Recruiter, xer5ff@virginia.edu, 502.924.6002

  • Staff: Biostatistician, Information Technology
  • Faculty and PRS: Genome Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology, Public Health 

Daniel Strong

Senior Recruiter, das6zb@virginia.edu, 434.243.4039

  • Staff: Business and Finance, Communications
  • Faculty and PRS: Biocomplexity Initiative, School of Data Science

Eric Allen

Recruiter, uth9qh@virginia.edu, 434.924.6603

  • Staff: Operations: Revenue & Services
  • Faculty and PRS: Family Medicine, Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, Orthopedic Surgery, Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial and Oral Health 

Jessica Speth

Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu, 434.243.3684

  • Staff: Animal Research, Lab Research: Operations
  • Faculty and PRS: Internal Medicine 

Jonathan Freeman

Recruiter, jf2sw@virginia.edu, 434.924.6376

  • Staff: Advancement, Lab Research: Professionals
  • Faculty and PRS: Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center

Karon Harrington

Recruiter, fak3ph@virginia.edu, 34.297.6670

  • Staff: Administration: Academic, Protection, Regulation, and Compliance: Public Safety and Security
  • Faculty and PRS: School of Architecture, Chief Operations Office, Pediatrics 

Marcus Rozier

Recruiter, hjv5vm@virginia.edu, 434.243.4057

  • Staff: Trades and Engineering
  • Faculty and PRS: Law School, School of Nursing

Margaret Weeks

Recruiter, mew7ys@virginia.edu, 434.982.6404

  • Staff: Administration: School of Medicine
  • Faculty and PRS: Arts & Sciences: Social Sciences, Cancer Center, Cell Biology, School of Education

Melanie Sponaugle

Recruiter, unw5dq@virginia.edu, 434.982.0006

  • Staff: Educational Resources. Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Faculty and PRS: Arts & Sciences: Humanities and Dean's Office, Darden School of Business

Michele Jarman

Recruiter, emj2us@virginia.edu, 434.243.4368

  • Supporting: Athletics, Health Services, Libraries, Student Services and Student Affairs
  • Faculty and PRS: Library, McIntire School of Commerce, Provost, School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Rich Haverstrom

Recruiter, rkh6j@virginia.edu, 434.243.4062

  • Staff: Operations: Infrastructure
  • Faculty and PRS: Arts & Sciences: Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and SEAS