University Relations & Early Career Recruiter - Kansas City, MO

United Contractor Services • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

United Contractor Services (UCS), a national specialty subcontractor and Top 50 Walls and Ceilings contractor in North America, is seeking a University Relations & Early Career Recruiter to lead its nationwide campus and entry-level hiring program. The role focuses primarily on internships and Assistant Project Manager (APM) recruiting across UCS markets. Reporting to the Recruiting Manager, the recruiter will build university relationships, represent UCS at campus events, and guide students and recent graduates through the recruiting process. The role also partners with operations leadership to forecast early-career hiring needs, coordinates local employees supporting campus events, and helps develop the onboarding experience for interns and new APMs.

The position is based in an in-office, team-based environment in Kansas City, Missouri, with occasional national travel for campus events and career fairs. Candidates receiving an offer must undergo a drug test and background check in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recruiting experience.
• Comfort presenting to groups and representing the company at events.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students and senior leaders.
• Organized and able to manage a seasonal recruiting calendar alongside ongoing open roles.
• Self-motivated and able to work in an in-office, team-based environment.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, job boards, and campus recruiting platforms such as Handshake.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel nationally occasionally for campus events and career fairs.

Nice To Haves

• University relations, campus, or early-career recruiting experience.
• Construction, engineering, or AEC industry recruiting experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage partnerships with universities, construction management and engineering programs, career services offices, and student organizations.
• Plan campus recruiting events and career fairs nationwide, attending in person or coordinating local UCS team members to represent the company.
• Lead recruiting for the national internship program, from sourcing and screening through offer and onboarding handoff.
• Recruit recent graduates and early-career candidates for Assistant Project Manager roles in markets nationwide.
• Partner with operations and project leadership to forecast intern and APM needs by market and season.
• Coordinate the intern experience, including placement, check-ins, and identifying top performers for full-time conversion.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, track campus pipeline activity, and report on early-career hiring results.
• Grow UCS's campus presence through employer branding, social outreach, and alumni connections.
• Represent UCS professionally and explain career opportunities in commercial construction to students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed