University Recruiter Senior Associate

Grant Thornton•Chicago, IL

7d•$76,000 - $114,000

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

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting or related major

Responsibilities

Project & Event Management 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.
Relationship Management 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.
Development of Campus Recruiting Strategy 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.