Campus Talent Acquisition Manager

Turner Construction•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Recruiting Manager will lead the strategy, design, and execution of campus recruiting programs to attract, develop and convert talent (interns, co‑ops, recent graduates) within the Business Center. Partner closely with Human Resources, Business leaders, Operations and academic stakeholders to to align early-career pipelines with workforce plans and business goals, strengthening Turner’s position as an Employer of Choice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, Psychology, or related field of study, Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field of study preferred, with minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, University Relations, or Campus/Early-Career Program Development, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Strategic mindset to define, develop, and scale Campus/Early Career programs and standardized processes across business center locations
Advanced project management skills to communicate, implement, and manage establish program expectations with stakeholders (internally and externally)
Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and local legislation impacting recruitment and hiring practices
Ability to develop program metrics and measures and discern data‑driven market trends and insights
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
High degree of integrity, maintain confidential information, and exercise discretion
Excellent professional presentation delivery and verbal and written communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset and familiar with related concepts, methodologies, and practices
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, advanced user proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) platform and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, ability to assess recruiting analytics; and experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Smartsheet, and other major sourcing platforms, and campus recruiting tools
Travel required, specifically during peak campus seasons, for work events (occasional evenings/weekends) and to visit campuses and local offices

Nice To Haves

Experience working in construction or large, multi‑site organizations, a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, scale, and execute a comprehensive campus recruiting strategy aligned with short- and long-term workforce needs and Business Center goals.
Collaborate with HR, TA, Operations, and business leaders to forecast early-career hiring needs and align recruiting plans accordingly.
Design high-quality intern, co-op, graduate programs that deliver meaningful work, development opportunities, and strong conversion outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating program effectiveness, candidate experience, and market trends; recommend enhancements and best practices across Business Centers.
Partner with HQ Talent Management to ensure standardization, operational alignment, and consistent reporting.
Influence and engage Business Center leaders and employee ambassadors to actively support campus and early-career initiatives.
Build and maintain strategic, long-term relationships with targeted universities, academic departments, career centers, student organizations, and professional associations.
Maintain a tiered target school strategy aligned to yield, diversity objectives, and business demand.
Plan and execute campus activities including career fairs, information sessions, classroom talks, capstone projects, sponsorships, and national conferences (e.g., NSBE, SWE).
Oversee candidate pipelines, interview scheduling, communications, and candidate sharing across Business Centers as appropriate.
Ensure accurate data management and compliance within applicant tracking and recruiting systems.
Develop and manage the annual campus recruiting budget, including events, travel, sponsorships, job postings, and ambassador programs.
Track commitments, actuals, invoicing, and reconciliation; communicate budget updates and impacts to leadership.
Partner with Marketing to develop campus recruiting campaigns, digital content, and social media outreach aligned with Turner’s brand and value proposition.
Deliver a high-touch, inclusive, and professional candidate experience from first interaction through conversion and onboarding.
Represent Turner at academic and professional events, advisory boards, and recruitment summits.