University Recruiter
The University Recruiter role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle for high-volume university hiring, including sourcing, interviewing, offer extension, and onboarding. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills to deliver a positive candidate experience while supporting administrative tasks such as employee status changes and exit interviews. The role is contract-based and fully onsite, focusing on efficient recruitment during peak hiring periods.
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.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level University Recruiter supports high-volume university hiring by sourcing, screening, and guiding candidates through the recruitment lifecycle. You will work under close supervision to ensure a positive candidate experience and accurate administrative processing.
- Source candidates proactively using channels such as job boards, campus outreach, social media, and internal pipelines.
- Conduct phone and in-person interviews; assess candidate fit against established role criteria.
- Maintain timely candidate communication to keep pipelines warm and engaged.
- Complete reference checks and support pre-employment screening as required.
- Extend offers and clearly communicate offer details and next steps.
- Support new-hire orientation activities to ensure smooth onboarding.
- Perform exit interviews and document feedback per process.
- Process employee status changes (transfers, updates) with high accuracy.
- Follow pre-established recruiting processes, instructions, and compliance guidelines.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and the university recruiting team to meet peak hiring needs.
- Manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records.
What We're Looking For
- 6 months to 2 years of experience in high-volume sourcing or recruiting support.
- Experience in administrative roles that included offer processing, transfers, or employment transactions.
- Familiarity with common recruiting concepts, practices, and full-cycle support activities.
- Strong attention to detail for offer processing and data entry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for candidate and stakeholder interactions.
- Ability to follow established guidelines and work effectively under close supervision.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- Experience as a recruiting coordinator or in a similar talent-acquisition support role is preferred.
- Customer-focused mindset and strong organizational skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Contract position — hourly pay: $36.00/hr.
- Benefits (eligibility may vary by classification and length of assignment) may include:
- Medical, dental & vision
- 401(k) (pre-tax and Roth options may be available)
- Voluntary life & AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off (PTO, sick/vacation) — where applicable
Compensation offered will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.
Location & Work Type
- This is a fully onsite contract position located in Fort Myer, VA. (Authoritative location: Fort Myer, VA)
- Onsite availability and the ability to work scheduled shift(s) during peak university recruiting cycles is required.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Employment type: Contract (temporary placement).
- Date posted: 2026-10-01.
- Anticipated application close / posting validity: see client timeline; candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
Hiring Process & Reasonable Accommodations
Careertakes and our client follow fair hiring practices and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, notify the recruiter or Careertakes support and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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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