University Recruiter

Aston Carter•Seattle, WA

5d•$36 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level University Recruiter role supports a university hiring team during peak hiring periods. The recruiter manages sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding support, exit interviews, and employee status changes in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The role follows established processes and guidelines, works under close supervision, and provides a customer-focused experience to candidates and internal stakeholders. It is a contract position based in Seattle, Washington, and is fully onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
6 months to 2 years of experience in high-volume sourcing.
Experience in a high-volume administrative role supporting offer processing, transfers, or similar employment transactions.
Knowledge of commonly used recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to follow instructions and established guidelines for recruiting and administrative tasks.
Strong attention to detail when handling candidate information, offers, and employee status changes.
Experience with recruiting and sourcing activities, including outreach and pipeline management.
Knowledge of talent acquisition or recruiting coordination, with exposure to full-cycle recruitment support.
Ability to work under immediate supervision and report regularly to a supervisor or manager.
Strong communication skills for professional interaction with candidates and hiring teams in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused mindset and commitment to a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and requisitions while maintaining accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear documentation and records.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a recruiting coordinator or in a similar talent acquisition support role.
Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Interest in supporting university hiring programs and seasonal peak recruitment cycles.

Responsibilities

Proactively source candidates using multiple channels and tools to build talent pipelines for high-volume hiring.
Contact prospective candidates, introduce opportunities, and engage them throughout the recruitment process.
Communicate with candidates between interview stages to keep them informed and engaged.
Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications using established guidelines and role requirements.
Check candidate references as part of pre-employment screening.
Extend offers to selected candidates and explain offer details and next steps.
Answer candidates’ and hiring teams’ questions about recruitment processes, timelines, and role expectations.
Support new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
Conduct exit interviews and document departing employees’ feedback in accordance with company procedures.
Process employee status changes, including transfers and other employment updates, accurately.
Follow established recruiting processes, instructions, and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance.
Collaborate with supervisors, hiring managers, and the university recruiting team to meet peak hiring demands.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in administrative work, including offer processing and data entry.
Manage multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
Provide professional, responsive communication and a positive experience for candidates and internal stakeholders.