What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Recruiter position at Career Group?
Experienced Campus Recruiter
A leading global investment firm is seeking an Experienced Campus Recruiter to support high-touch university recruiting efforts across a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.
This is a strong fit for someone who is strategic, polished, highly proactive, and excited by direct sourcing, outreach, and building thoughtful campus recruiting strategies. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants meaningful ownership and exposure in a high-caliber recruiting environment
Location: Hybrid. Offices in Midtown Manhattan and Fairfield County, CT
Schedule: 2 days/week in office, 3 days/remote
CT requirement: The last Tuesday and Wednesday of each month are expected to be onsite in CT; the remainder of the month can be worked from either office
Commute support: Transportation/shuttle support from NYC is available for the Connecticut office
Hours: Generally 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with longer hours during heavier recruiting periods as needed
*travel required during peak seasons
Compensation & Benefits: $170,000 to $220,000 total compensation, inclusive of base salary and target discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package
What the role involves
- Leading campus recruiting efforts for early-career hiring
- Building and executing sourcing strategies, with a strong emphasis on direct outreach
- Identifying target schools, talent pools, and pipelines in a thoughtful, data-driven way
- Managing candidate outreach through platforms such as LinkedIn and other sourcing channels
- Tracking recruiting metrics and using data to refine strategy and improve outcomes
- Partnering closely with internal stakeholders on hiring needs and talent planning
- Supporting candidates through the interview process and helping deliver a strong overall experience
- Traveling to campuses during key recruiting periods to represent the firm and engage with talent
Ideal background
- At least 3 years of experience in campus recruiting, talent acquisition, or another relevant talent-focused role
- Strong experience with direct sourcing and outbound candidate outreach
- Someone who thinks strategically about recruiting, including school targeting, outreach methods, conversion metrics, and pipeline development
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Open to candidates from a range of industries
- Could also be a fit for someone without a traditional recruiter title if they have highly relevant sourcing and talent-identification experience
- Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
- Open-minded, intellectually curious, and comfortable in a candid, feedback-rich culture
- Flexible, team-oriented, and willing to step in wherever needed during busy seasons
You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.