Associate Manager, Recruiting- Campus
The Associate Manager, Recruiting - Campus is responsible for developing and executing campus recruiting strategies to source top-tier college students for student ambassador programs across the US and Canada. This role involves building strong relationships with campus contacts, leveraging diverse sourcing methods, collaborating with client services, and managing recruitment data to support efficient program execution in a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Manager, Campus Recruiting on a full-time, fixed-term basis through October 30, 2026 (strong likelihood of extension based on business needs and performance). This hybrid role expects 3 days in office per week and focuses on sourcing college students for student ambassador programs across the United States and Canada.
What You’ll Do
- Create, implement, and lead campus recruiting strategies at colleges and universities nationwide
- Build and maintain relationships with campus partners (career centers, student organizations) and talent pools
- Source candidates using research, networking, social media, events, partnerships, memberships, and referrals
- Align recruitment tactics to specific client program needs and timelines
- Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate records in Salesforce
- Collaborate with Client Services teams to support multiple client programs and roles
- Measure and analyze recruitment tactics and recommend optimizations
- Research higher education institutions, campus trends, policies, and event opportunities
- Participate in agency brainstorms and contribute creative engagement ideas
- Support daily client project workflows to ensure timely and cost-effective execution
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 0–2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, campus engagement, marketing, or related fields
- Experience developing and executing candidate sourcing strategies preferred
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; customer-service orientation
- Analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data
- Highly organized with excellent time-management and multitasking ability
- Creative thinker who can develop new approaches to engage students
- Comfortable delivering results independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce, and FormAssembly is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $45,000 - $50,000 (annual)
- Fixed-term through October 30, 2026 with likely extension based on needs and performance
- Professional development, mentorship, and career advancement support
- Generous paid time off and holiday allowances
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with contribution matching
- Medical and HSA coverage options
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full-Time, Contract (fixed-term)
- Office policy: Hybrid — expected 3 days in office per week
- This role supports programs across the United States and Canada
- Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive workplace and prohibits discrimination in hiring and employment
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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