University Relations & Early Career Recruiter

United Contractor Services • Kcmo, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

United Contractor Services (UCS), a national specialty subcontractor and Top 50 Walls and Ceilings contractor in North America, is hiring 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, this recruiter will build relationships with universities and construction management programs, represent UCS at career fairs and campus events, and guide students and recent graduates through the recruiting process from first contact to offer. The recruiter will collaborate with operations leadership to understand early-career hiring needs, coordinate local employees' support at events, and help shape the onboarding and development of interns and new APMs.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recruiting experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students and senior leaders.
• Ability to present to groups and represent the company at events.
• 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 on occasion 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed