University Recruiter - Early Career Talent Acquisition

University Recruiter - Early Career Talen Acquisition
Remote - must be able to commute to San Diego for occasional on site requirements
Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour
26-06867
Job Summary

The University Relations & Recruiting Associate is responsible for developing and executing university recruiting strategies to attract early-career talent. This role manages full-cycle recruiting for internship and entry-level positions, builds strong partnerships with universities and hiring managers, coordinates campus recruiting initiatives, and delivers an exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate is an organized, relationship-focused professional who is passionate about early-career recruiting and talent acquisition.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for internship and early-career positions, from sourcing through offer.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, career services, faculty, and student organizations.
• Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies to build sustainable early-career talent pipelines.
• Plan and participate in campus recruiting events, career fairs, networking opportunities, and student engagement activities.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with prospective candidates throughout the academic year.
• Screen, interview, evaluate, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs, candidate profiles, and recruiting strategies.
• Provide guidance on university recruiting trends and early-career talent market conditions.
• Promote the organization's culture and employment brand during recruiting activities.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience through timely communication and effective recruiting practices.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and utilize data to improve recruiting strategies and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with recruiting policies, university guidelines, and applicable employment regulations.
• Collaborate with internal recruiting teams to support university partnerships and recruiting initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance recruiting efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• Experience in talent acquisition, university relations, campus recruiting, internship recruiting, human resources, or a related field preferred.
• Full-cycle recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience supporting university recruiting, early-career hiring, or internship programs preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Experience using Workday, Eightfold, or a similar applicant tracking system preferred.
• Corporate recruiting experience preferred.
• Strong behavioral interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with hiring managers, university partners, and candidates.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze recruiting metrics and use data to support recruiting strategies.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required.
• Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of San Diego, California.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of four years of relevant talent acquisition, university relations, or recruiting experience.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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