Nakisha Jones, Ms, MBA (She/Her)
About Nakisha Jones, Ms, MBA (She/Her)
Nakisha Jones is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Yale University, where she has worked since 2023. She holds an MBA in Leadership and has extensive experience in recruitment and employee engagement.
Work at Yale University
Nakisha Jones has been serving as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Yale University since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for conducting interviews with both internal and external candidates. She employs various reliable recruiting tools to ensure a thorough selection process. Her work is conducted in a hybrid setting in New Haven, Connecticut, contributing to the university's efforts in attracting diverse talent.
Education and Expertise
Nakisha Jones has a robust educational background in Human Resources and Leadership. She earned her MBA with a focus on Leadership from Post University between 2019 and 2021. Prior to that, she completed a Certificate in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration at the same institution from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she holds an M.S. in Political Science/Public Administration from Southern Connecticut State University, obtained from 2004 to 2007, and a B.A. in History/Political Science from Sacred Heart University, achieved from 1999 to 2003.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Yale University, Nakisha Jones worked at New Haven Works as the Director of Employer Engagement from 2014 to 2023. In this position, she focused on connecting job seekers with employers and enhancing workforce development initiatives. Her earlier experience includes serving as an Intervention Specialist at Community Renewal Team, Inc. from 2005 to 2008, where she contributed to community support programs.
Recruitment Strategies and Tools
In her role as a Talent Acquisition Partner, Nakisha Jones utilizes various recruitment strategies to source and recruit diverse candidates. She leverages platforms such as Brassring and social media to enhance her outreach efforts. Additionally, she ensures the registration of new employee orientation as part of the onboarding process, facilitating a smooth transition for new hires.