University Talent Acquisition Business Partner
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a proactive, relationship-driven University Talent Acquisition Business Partner to engage early-career talent and build high-impact hiring pipelines. The role represents the company on campuses and at nationwide recruiting events, sharing its mission, programs, and culture to strengthen its brand and attract diverse, high-caliber candidates. The position may be based in El Segundo, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Chantilly, Virginia; or another company location, and requires at least four days per week onsite. The successful candidate leads full-cycle entry-level recruiting and serves as a strategic recruiting partner to hiring managers. They develop sourcing strategies, execute campus and early-career recruiting plans, coordinate campus recruiting teams, and ensure a positive candidate experience. The role also involves collaboration across business groups and locations, compliance, recruiting systems and reporting, and contributing to a collaborative team culture. The position is offered at Talent Acquisition Staff II or III, with differing experience requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- For Talent Acquisition Staff II: 3 years of agency or corporate recruiting experience and at least 2 years of corporate college recruiting experience.
- For Talent Acquisition Staff III: 6 years of agency or corporate recruiting experience and at least 3 years of corporate college recruiting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong skills using applicant tracking systems and CRM tools.
- Ability to work autonomously, lead small groups, and deliver compelling presentations.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 50%.
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons.
Nice To Haves
- For Talent Acquisition Staff III, experience building university partnerships.
- Experience with Workday; CRM tools such as Dynamics, Yello, or Avature; or university recruiting platforms such as NACELink, Symplicity, or Handshake.
- Experience with STEM- or engineering-focused recruiting.
- Experience applying data-driven recruiting strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for entry-level talent, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, compensation analysis, and extending offers.
- Provide hiring managers with consultative guidance on campus recruiting and market insights.
- Develop sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines aligned with company strategic imperatives, campus recruiting, and recruitment programs.
- Execute recruiting plans for designated campuses, conferences, and early-career programs.
- Collaborate with business groups across multiple locations to streamline planning, sourcing, and hiring processes while maintaining compliance.
- Use applicant tracking systems and CRM tools to manage candidate flow, data accuracy, and reporting.
- Guide and coordinate campus teams on hiring objectives, branding protocols, and event staffing.
- Serve as the primary student contact and provide a seamless, positive candidate experience from initial contact through offer.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and fun team culture.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
