Senior Campus Recruiter

Aprio•Fairfield, NJ

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aprio is seeking a high-performing Senior Associate, Campus Recruiter to support and execute our early talent strategy across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This role plays a critical part in shaping our future workforce by leading campus engagement, driving candidate pipelines, and delivering a best-in-class recruiting experience. This individual will serve as a regional owner of campus relationships and recruiting strategy, partnering closely with office leadership and internal stakeholders to attract and convert top early talent. The role requires strong ownership, adaptability, and a passion for building meaningful connections with students and universities.

Requirements

3+ years of campus recruiting experience (required)
Proven experience managing full-cycle campus recruiting and university relationships
Willingness and ability to travel frequently during recruiting seasons
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple campuses, timelines, and priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for accounting, consulting, or professional services environments
Familiarity with ATS systems (e.g., Lever, Workday) and campus recruiting platforms (e.g., Handshake)
Experience influencing stakeholders and working with senior leaders

Responsibilities

Own and execute campus recruiting strategy for assigned universities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region
Build and maintain strong relationships with career services, faculty, and student organizations (e.g., accounting societies, affinity groups)
Develop campus-specific engagement plans, including events, partnerships, and outreach strategies
Identify opportunities to expand presence and enhance brand awareness across target campuses
Lead and represent Aprio at career fairs, networking events, information sessions, and student organization engagements
Travel extensively during recruiting season to support in-person campus activities
Deliver presentations, lead student conversations, and serve as a visible brand ambassador
Partner with firm leaders and staff to ensure strong, consistent campus presence and messaging
Build and manage a robust pipeline of intern and entry-level candidates from initial engagement through offer
Screen, evaluate, and advance candidates in partnership with hiring teams
Maintain accurate and timely candidate tracking, feedback collection, and pipeline reporting
Drive timely decision-making and ensure alignment with hiring goals and timelines
Coordinate and facilitate interviews (on-campus and virtual)
Gather feedback from interview teams and synthesize recommendations
Support offer decision processes and candidate selection discussions
Ensure a high-quality, consistent evaluation process aligned with firm standards
Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from first touch through offer acceptance
Lead timely follow-up communications and personalized engagement strategies
Partner with candidates through the offer process, driving acceptance and engagement
Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates post-offer to support yield and retention
Contribute to broader early talent initiatives, including internship programs, mentorship programs, and campus ambassador efforts
Support recruiting-related projects, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Talent Development, and office leadership on hiring needs and workforce planning
Assist with event planning, program execution, and recruiting operations as needed

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options