Talent Acquisition Campus Recruiter
The Talent Acquisition Campus Recruiter at Confidential Client is responsible for sourcing and hiring top-tier early career talent through strategic campus recruiting initiatives. This role involves building strong relationships with universities, managing the full recruitment lifecycle for internship and entry-level programs, and leveraging data to optimize recruiting strategies. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires travel to support recruiting events across multiple locations.
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.
Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Campus Recruiter to join a national Talent Acquisition team supporting internship and entry-level hiring programs. This hybrid role is based in Iselin, NJ (preferred) and requires travel to partner campuses and recruiting events (up to ~25%). The position focuses on university relations, early-career sourcing, campus engagement, candidate experience, and program logistics.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain relationships with students, career centers, student organizations, hiring managers, and interviewers.
- Design and execute targeted campus recruiting strategies across assigned schools and markets.
- Represent the organization at career fairs, on-campus events, and virtual recruiting nights to attract early-career talent.
- Support intern and entry-level programs by developing program content, coordinating logistics, and facilitating day-of activities.
- Manage the end-to-end candidate experience: outreach, scheduling, interview logistics, debriefs, offers, and onboarding.
- Use data, analytics, and recruiting trends to measure program effectiveness and inform strategy.
- Maintain consistent candidate communications via email campaigns, marketing materials, social channels, and event follow-ups.
- Provide administrative and program support as needed.
- Travel reliably to campuses and events (mileage reimbursement per firm policy).
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree).
- 2+ years experience in campus recruiting, university relations, talent acquisition, or related recruiting roles.
- Ability to travel up to 25% for campus and recruiting events.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel.
- Right to work in the U.S.
Preferred / Desired Qualifications
- Positive, self-motivated, results-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and event planning skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with ATS or campus platforms (Workday, Beamery, Handshake, etc.) is a plus.
Employment Type & Compensation
- Employment type: Full-time (contractor status may apply per posting).
- Estimated compensation: $71,043 per year (estimated figure provided on source posting). Exact pay and benefits will be determined by the hiring organization and may vary by location and employment type.
Location & Work Model
- Preferred location: Iselin, NJ (hybrid work model). Local candidates or those willing to commute to Iselin and nearby campuses preferred.
- Travel: Up to ~25% to support campus visits and recruiting events. Reliable transportation required.
Notes on Reasonable Accommodations
Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to inclusive hiring. If you need accommodations for any part of the application or interview process, contact Careertakes and we will coordinate with the hiring organization.
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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