A Campus Recruiter plays a crucial role in attracting new talent from colleges, universities, and various educational institutions. This position requires establishing connections with key influencers on campuses, promoting the company's brand, and identifying, screening, and selecting candidates for available roles. Individuals in this role should have strong interpersonal skills, be well-organized, and excel at finding new talent. Additionally, they need to be tech-savvy, capable of creating a robust pipeline of future employees, and committed to bringing the best candidates on board for the company.
About the Role: Campus Recruiter
The Campus Recruiter is responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract top talent from universities and colleges. This role involves building relationships with educational institutions, organizing recruitment events, and managing the end-to-end hiring process for interns and entry-level positions. The ideal candidate is passionate about engaging with students, has excellent relationship-building skills, and understands the evolving campus hiring landscape.
Job Brief
We are seeking a Campus Recruiter to identify, attract, and hire top student talent for internships and entry-level positions. In this role, you will build strong relationships with universities, coordinate campus hiring events, and ensure a seamless recruitment process. The ideal candidate is passionate about engaging with students, strengthening employer branding, and fostering early-career talent development. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy connecting with future professionals, we’d love to hear from you!
Campus Recruiter Roles & Responsibilities
Establish and nurture strong relationships with colleges and universities.
Organize and execute on-campus recruiting events.
Collaborate with hiring managers to grasp their recruitment needs.
Identify and source potential candidates through various campus resources.
Conduct initial screenings of candidates to ensure they meet the basic requirements.
Coordinate campus interviews and other selection processes.
Manage candidate communications throughout the hiring journey.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all campus recruitment activities.
Develop and implement strategies to attract top talent on campus.
Stay informed about the latest hiring trends and best practices in campus recruitment.
Guide and support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Always represent the company in a professional and positive manner.
Skills and Requirements for Campus Recruiter
Skills:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to engage and network with students, faculty, and career services.
Knowledge of recruitment tools, social media, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Analytical skills to track and improve hiring metrics.
Creativity in employer branding and campus engagement strategies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in campus recruitment, talent acquisition, or university relations.
Experience in event planning and coordination for campus hiring.
Familiarity with internship and early-career hiring programs.