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

This entry-level University Recruiter role supports high-volume campus and seasonal hiring for a confidential client. The role is fully onsite in Chicago, IL and requires executing established recruiting processes while delivering a positive candidate experience.

• Source candidates proactively using multiple channels (job boards, outreach, networking) to build strong talent pipelines for high-volume hiring.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, screen for fit, and maintain engagement throughout the process.
• Schedule and conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications per role guidelines.
• Check references and support pre-employment screening steps.
• Prepare and extend offer communications; explain next steps and timelines clearly to candidates.
• Support new-hire orientation and onboarding activities to ensure a smooth start.
• Conduct exit interviews and document feedback per policy.
• Process employee status changes (transfers, employment updates) with high accuracy and maintain records.
• Follow established recruiting processes, instructions, and compliance requirements.
• Manage multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously during peak hiring cycles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the university recruiting team to meet hiring targets.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with candidates and internal stakeholders to ensure a customer-obsessed experience.

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Qualifications & Skills

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in high-volume sourcing or recruiting support.
• Experience in administrative roles supporting offer processing, transfers, or employment transactions preferred.
• Familiarity with recruiting concepts, practices, and full-cycle recruitment support.
• Strong attention to detail for data entry, offer processing, and documentation.
• Ability to follow pre-established processes and take direction from supervisors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for candidate and hiring team interactions.
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering a professional candidate experience.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple requisitions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience as a recruiting coordinator or in a similar talent acquisition support role is a plus.

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Details

• Employment type: Contract, Full-time
• Workplace: Fully onsite — Chicago, IL
• Pay range: $36.00/hour
• Anticipated close date: Nov 16, 2026
• Industry: HR & Recruitment
• Note: This position is with a Confidential Client; Careertakes is supporting the hiring process as a third-party recruiter.

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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.