Recruiting Operations Manager
About The Position
The Recruiting Operations Manager serves in the Business Career Center within the Marriott School of Business. The role oversees daily recruiting operations, coordinates on-campus recruiting events, and manages Student Academic Association (SAA) event activities. It is a key point of contact for employers, students, and university partners, supporting recruiting efforts and successful event coordination. Additional duties include supervising and developing student employees, managing event-related resources, maintaining operational reports, and identifying opportunities to improve the Career Center’s processes and services. The position requires a firm commitment to BYU’s mission. Employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and are expected to support and contribute to BYU’s academic and religious missions. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and remain in the position.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and five years of experience in business operations or higher education administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, project management, and data analysis skills.
- Ability to collaborate with university departments, employers, and students.
- Employees must abide by BYU’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions.
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and remain in the position.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in business or a related field.
- Ten years of experience in business operations or higher education administration.
- Experience coordinating recruiting events, career fairs, interviews, or other large-scale events.
- Experience monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, and coordinating operational resources.
Responsibilities
- Manage on-campus recruiting operations and coordinate recruiting activities and events for more than 250 companies annually.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employer recruiters, assisting with job postings, information sessions, interview schedules, and Handshake.
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and communication for BYU Marriott career fairs, on-campus interviews, and other recruiting events.
- Collaborate with Business Career Center staff, academic program directors, and university partners to support employer engagement and recruiting activities.
- Oversee Student Academic Association (SAA) event scheduling and approvals, train student leaders, and ensure compliance with university policies.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student employees, providing ongoing guidance and support for daily operations and professional development.
- Coordinate student employee training initiatives, including weekly training meetings and the annual student employee Boot Camp.
- Monitor event-related budgets, approve expenditures within established guidelines, and coordinate student staffing resources.
- Support the BYU Marriott Student Leader Advisory Council (SLAC), including participation on its Executive Council.
- Collect and maintain recruiting and operational data using systems such as Handshake, Qualtrics, and Zoho, and prepare performance reports to identify opportunities to improve processes.
Benefits
- BYU automatically contributes 8% to the 401(k) at no cost to the employee; if the employee contributes 5%, BYU adds an additional 4%. Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans.
- 13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid vacation, and 12 sick days accrued annually.
- Employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household.
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
- Access to athletic facilities.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Paid parental and maternity leave.
- Wellness Program.
- Free on-campus parking.
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many BYU events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
