Associate Recruiter- University Events Lead- 35% Travel
About The Position
Capital One’s University Relations & Events team is seeking an Associate Recruiter to lead university events across assigned school portfolios and job families. The role manages university partnerships and executes on-campus and virtual event strategies that create meaningful candidate experiences and attract talent for internship and early-career programs. The Event Lead owns dedicated school portfolios, works closely with business partners and recruiting teams, and tests innovative approaches to engage diverse candidate pools. The position requires travel of up to 30–35% during peak campus recruiting seasons—September through November and March through April—typically 2 to 3 days per week for up to 14 weeks per year. The role manages school budgets and event logistics, maintains candidate tracking data, prepares executives and other associates for campus representation, and coordinates timelines and cross-functional deadlines. It also evaluates event outcomes and ROI and presents findings to senior stakeholders. The listed full-time annual salary ranges are $81,700–$93,300 in McLean, Virginia, and $74,200–$84,700 in Richmond, Virginia. The role may also be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
- Ability and willingness to travel 30–35% during peak campus recruiting seasons.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 1 year of experience in event planning or project management.
- At least 1 year of experience in campus recruiting or sourcing.
Responsibilities
- Manage, execute, and own on-campus and virtual event strategies for a portfolio of partner schools to engage students and guide them through the recruiting funnel.
- Provide an exceptional candidate and associate/client experience at hosted events while protecting the company’s brand and reputation and mitigating risk.
- Develop and deliver training materials for executives, business partners, and associates representing the company on campus.
- Manage allocated school budgets, oversee event logistics, and maintain precise candidate tracking data.
- Set timelines, manage cross-functional deadlines, and drive alignment between Students & Grads and lines of business.
- Build, manage, and nurture collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Measure and track event success, analyze return on investment, and present findings to high-level stakeholders and business partners.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.
- Eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
