University Recruiter - (3 months contract)

National Life Insurance • Addison, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

National Life Group is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic University Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team. The recruiter will lead efforts to attract, engage, and hire early-career talent from colleges and universities, build relationships with campus stakeholders, and represent the company’s brand and values. The role also supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment and the design and administration of internship and new graduate programs.

This is a three-month contract role with an onsite-hybrid schedule: the expectation is to work in the office four days per week on Monday through Thursday, with Friday remote. Core days and work-schedule type may change with advance notification and manager discretion. Campus and event travel may be needed.

Applicants are expected to use approved AI tools appropriately, validate AI-generated content, and follow company policies and guiding principles for responsible AI use, confidentiality, privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property. National Life Group does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in university or early-career recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to campuses and events as needed.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday.
• Familiarity with university recruiting tools or platforms such as Handshake, Symplicity, or RippleMatch.
• Knowledge of best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion and early talent pipelines.
• Use approved AI tools where appropriate, review and validate AI-generated content, and maintain accountability for work products in accordance with company AI policies and guiding principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement campus recruitment strategies to attract high-potential students and recent graduates.
• Build and maintain partnerships with career services, faculty, student organizations, and other university stakeholders.
• Plan and execute campus events, including career fairs, information sessions, workshops, and on-campus interviews.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for internship and early-career positions, from sourcing and screening through offers and onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and develop job postings and recruitment materials.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics and outcomes to inform strategy and improve processes.
• Represent the company’s brand and values in university-facing activities and support a positive candidate experience.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment efforts.
• Support the design and administration of internship and new graduate programs.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on the first day and are described as flexible and customizable.
• Potential medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the position offered.
• 401(k) eligibility, depending on the position offered.
• Paid time off benefits, including vacation and sick time, depending on the position offered.
• Parental leave, depending on the position offered.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to applicable rules.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level