University Recruiter Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Chicago, IL

8d • $76,000 - $114,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking a University Recruiting Senior Associate in Chicago, IL.
Join a dynamic team of University Recruiting leaders responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring high quality, diverse, intern and entry level talent. As a University Recruiting Senior Associate you will build strategy and execute programming in support of Grant Thornton’s university recruiting strategy.
Professional services recruiting is challenging, high volume, fast-paced and best in class. The idea candidate is innovative, collaborative and demonstrates strong project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting or related major
• Minimum three years of experience in university recruiting, career services/higher education, or professional services consulting
• Ability to establish priorities, manage deadlines, exercise a high degree of professionalism in interactions with all levels of internal and external clients
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
• Flexibility with hours; ability to work overtime and evenings as needed
• Ability to travel during peak recruiting season is required (once business assumes normal operations)
• Strong project management and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading and training teams
• Experience with Taleo, Oracle, Yello, Handshake

Responsibilities

• Coordinate campus recruiting activities that include communications, campus programming, and interviewing.
• Drive all relevant recruiting activities such as presentations, career fairs, in–office and campus interviews, and offers.
• Project Manage and Execute campus programs (Early ID, Internship) at a local, regional, and national level.
• Build Grant Thornton brand on-campus and maintain relationships with students, faculty, career services.
• Serve as primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruiting and into the onboarding process.
• Promote candidate communications and relationship management by creating and fostering high touch, one-on-one relationships with top candidates.
• Build strong relationships with leadership and campus partner champions in the office.
• Train and mentor junior members of the recruiting team.
• Work with business partners and campus teams to execute campus strategy to promote Grant Thornton’s brand and reputation at assigned universities.
• Attract and screen candidates based on skill set and relevant area of the business.
• Develop, expand, and support diversity recruiting efforts across targeted offices and campuses.
• Create and Execute Campus Recruiting Strategy for assigned universities and offices using data driven metrics and results.
• Work with Partners and Internal Stakeholders to develop hiring goals and campus recruiting strategy to fill intern and entry level needs.

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level