University Liaison - Associate Recruiter

Korn Ferry

About The Position

Korn Ferry is searching for a University Campus Liaison. The University Campus Liaison leads the end-to-end coordination of a high-volume campus recruiting portfolio, supporting annual events including career fairs, information sessions, and on-campus engagements. Serving as a strategic partner to campus leadership, the individual aligns event strategy with hiring priorities to drive targeted, high-impact university engagement. They ensure seamless execution across all phases—from planning and stakeholder alignment to day-of delivery and post-event follow-up—while maintaining a strong focus on candidate experience and operational excellence.

Requirements

1+ years of university recruitment experience
1+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience
1+ years of client facing experience interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders clearly and confidently
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
Comfortable presenting to stakeholders and facilitating discussions across varying levels of the organization
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the year
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of full cycle recruitment or sourcing experience
4+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include: market mapping, recruitment strategies and Boolean searches

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of campus recruiting events, overseeing a high-volume annual portfolio that includes info sessions, on-campus events, and career fairs—from planning and registration through execution and post-event follow-up.
Partner strategically with client campus leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align on event strategy, prioritize engagements, and ensure recruiting activities support hiring needs, timelines, and established processes.
Drive stakeholder alignment and operational readiness through regular touchpoints and structured pre-event logistics calls, ensuring clarity across roles, expectations, and execution plans.
Manage event logistics and execution, including registration accuracy, on-site or day-of-event coordination, and real-time problem-solving to deliver a seamless candidate and stakeholder experience.
Coordinate branded materials and swag distribution in partnership with internal teams to ensure consistent and effective employer brand representation.
Oversee post-event communications and follow-up, ensuring timely engagement with candidates and stakeholders to maximize recruiting outcomes.
Track, analyze, and present university and internship recruiting metrics to client campus and executive leadership, providing insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities in collaboration with client campus and conference teams to enhance efficiency, scale, and quality across campus programs.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to campus liaisons and coordinators, fostering professional development, strong collaboration, and consistent, high-quality campus partnerships.
Deliver responsive, proactive support to internal teams and external stakeholders, maintaining strong client relationships built on credibility, trust, and a solution-oriented mindset.