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.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own early-talent and university recruiting initiatives in the Bee Cave / Austin area. You will be a campus-facing recruiter and programs lead who builds partnerships with universities, executes internship programs, and manages the candidate experience from sourcing through hire.

• Build and maintain relationships with universities, faculty, student groups and career centers.
• Serve as the primary campus contact and liaison between schools and business stakeholders.
• Plan and support annual internship programming and on-site events.
• Source diverse candidates using targeted outreach and campus engagement strategies.
• Manage applicants in the ATS and keep recruitment records up to date.
• Track local market intelligence and share insights with hiring managers and teams.
• Coordinate early talent events, info sessions, career fairs and campus presentations.

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What We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year experience in recruiting, HR, program management, marketing or related area.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Bee Cave, TX (Austin area).
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for campus and recruiting events.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or co-op experience supporting university or early-talent programs.
• Demonstrated event planning, project management and organizational skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Proven interest in diversity and inclusion sourcing strategies.
• Leadership experience in school, work, or volunteer contexts.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and proposing process improvements.

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Compensation & Location

• Salary range: $50,400 — $88,200 per year. Exact pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location within the Bee Cave / Austin area.
• Employment type: Full-time (Contractor options may apply). This role is expected to be onsite in Bee Cave, TX with travel for campus events.
• This posting complies with applicable US hiring laws for positions based in Texas.

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Why Join

• Make an immediate impact by shaping campus strategy and early careers programs.
• Gain broad experience across sourcing, event execution, stakeholder management and talent programs.
• Work with cross-functional teams and develop a visible employer brand presence on campus.

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Notes on Accommodations & Hiring

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please indicate that need through the Careertakes platform or the recruiter assigned to this role. Requests will be evaluated and handled in accordance with applicable law.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.