Talent and Learning

The Talent and Learning Team is responsible for hiring and onboarding talent and implementing a full spectrum of HR learning programs.

 The unit also supports restructuring, reporting and job changes.

Find Your Talent Specialist

Lisa Vigliotta
Lisa Vigliotta
Director of Talent and Learning
781-736-8771 Bernstein-Marcus
  • Area of Coverage: Provides back-up to the Talent Team for overflow issues.

  • Directs full spectrum of the recruitment and talent acquisition.

  • Develops and implements a full spectrum of HR learning programs for the Brandeis community.

  • Provides oversight and support to recruitment/talent and learning team members ensuring high levels of positive interactions, timeliness and optimal outcomes from the hiring process.

  • Provides coaching and training for hiring managers on best practices related to interviewing, selection and onboarding.

Melinda Cimino
Melinda Cimino
Senior Recruitment and Talent Specialist
781-736-4473 Bernstein-Marcus 104
  • Area of Coverage: Academic Services, Institutional Advancement, Library, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, President's Office, Provost's Office, Student Affairs, Heller School, University Registrar

  • High-volume recruiter who works with managers on the approval, posting, selection and hiring process.

  • Coordinates temporary employee hires and is the point of contact for temporary agencies.

  • Testing lead for Workday recruitment.

  • Business units currently handling include (but are not limited to) Cohen Center; Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; Heller School for Social Policy and Management; Institutional Advancement; School of Arts and Sciences; Student Affairs; Rabb School of Continuing Studies (including BOLLI and Summer School).

Mary Sue Sacenti
Mary Sue Sacenti
Talent Specialist
781-736-4464 Bernstein-Marcus
  • Area of Coverage: Admissions, Athletics, Budget and Finance, International Business School, International Students and Scholars, Office of General Counsel, Office of Investment Management, Office of Research Administration, Public Safety, Rabb School, Rose Art Museum

  • Works with managers on the approval, posting, selection and hiring process.

  • Assists with pre-college summer programs and other temporary employees as per the requests received from different departments.

  • Works with departments and agencies to facilitate temporary hiring, initiates assignments and screens candidates.

  • Assists with the I-9 and onboarding process for the new employees.

Shilpa Shrestha
Shilpa Shrestha
Talent Specialist
781-736-4143 Bernstein-Marcus
  • Area of Coverage: Arts and Sciences, Campus Planning and Operations, Centers and Institutes, Communications, English Language Programs, Facilities, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Information Technology Services, Technology Licensing

  • Works with managers on the approval, posting, selection and hiring process.

  • Assists with pre-college summer programs and other temporary employees as per the requests received from different departments.

  • Works with departments and agencies to facilitate temporary hiring, initiates assignments and screens candidates.

  • Assists with the I-9 and onboarding process for the new employees.