University Recruiter - (3 months contract)
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 universities and colleges, while building relationships with campus stakeholders and supporting internship and new graduate programs. The role calls for strong relationship-building skills, an interest in diversity and inclusion, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is a three-month contract. It currently follows a hybrid schedule, with four onsite days per week on Monday through Thursday and remote work on Friday. The schedule and core days may change with advance notification and manager discretion. Campus and event travel is required as needed. Visa sponsorship is not offered. All applicants are expected to use approved AI tools where appropriate, remain open to AI-enabled work, review and validate AI-generated content, take accountability for work quality and fairness, and follow company policies on confidentiality, privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.
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 DEI best practices and early-talent pipelines.
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 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 provide a positive candidate experience.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment efforts.
- Support the design and administration of internship and new graduate programs.
Benefits
- Benefits start on day one and are described as flexible and customizable.
- Potential eligibility for a 401(k).
- Various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
- May be eligible to participate in discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to applicable rules.
- Potential medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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Career Level
Mid Level
