Associate Manager, Recruiting- Campus

THE·TEAM; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

401k plan

Healthcare

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking an Associate Manager, Recruiting to source top-tier college students for student ambassador programs across the United States and Canada. This entry-level role is fixed-term through Oct 30, 2026 with potential extension, and follows a hybrid in-office schedule (3 days per week).

You’ll build campus relationships, manage candidate pipelines, and track activities in Salesforce while supporting multiple client programs and roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0–2 years of recruiting or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce and FormAssembly is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and lead campus recruiting strategies nationwide.
• Develop relationships with campus contacts and career centers.
• Build candidate pools and address program needs.
• Leverage sourcing methods including networking and events.
• Collaborate with Client Services to support recruitment processes.
• Track activity in Salesforce and maintain records.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Organization

Creativity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Salesforce

FormAssembly

MS Office

Job description

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Our Next Gen group creates marketing programs that connect brands with the next generation of consumers. From Gen Alpha to Gen Z and Millennials, we understand and reach consumers at key life stages – from high THE·TEAM Boilerplates as of June 2026 school through college and young adulthood. Our unique access unlocks culturally relevant engagement at scale, allowing brands to engage this unique audience through custom research, ambassador, social, experiential, and community integration strategies, as well as owned assets and proprietary technologies. Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team.

Job Overview

Office Policy: Hybrid environment - 3 days in office. Role Type: Full-Time (fixed-term) Employment. We are looking for an Associate Manager, Recruiting to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. In this entry level position, you will be responsible for sourcing top-tier college students to participate in our student ambassador programs across the United States and Canada. This is a fixed-term role through October 30, 2026 with a strong likelihood of extension based on business needs and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Create, implement, and lead campus recruiting strategies at colleges and universities nationwide, effectively communicating how Next Gen enhances the student experience through program opportunities
• Develop strong business relationships with key campus contacts, including career centers and relevant student organizations
• Build and maintain relationships with talent pools while identifying and securing candidates to address immediate and future program needs
• Leverage traditional and creative sourcing methods including research, networking, social media, event attendance, partnerships, memberships, and referrals
• Understand the unique needs of each client program and adapt recruitment strategies accordingly
• Collaborate closely with the Next Gen Client Services team to support efficient and effective recruitment processes across multiple client programs and roles
• Track all recruiting activity in Salesforce by creating, updating, and maintaining accurate documentation of student, university, and program records
• Support the daily workflow of client projects to ensure timely and cost-effective program execution
• Measure and analyze recruitment tactics to identify opportunities for optimization and improved performance
• Research higher education institutions, campus trends, policies, procedures, event opportunities, and relevant contacts
• Participate in agency brainstorms to develop innovative ways to engage Next Gen consumers
• Contribute to agency culture by fostering positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm toward day-to-day responsibilities and agency initiatives
• Perform other duties, as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, campus engagement, marketing, or related fields
• Experience developing and executing candidate sourcing strategies preferred
• Strong customer-service orientation with exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively
• Creative thinker willing to explore innovative approaches and solutions
• Ability to deliver excellence independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce, and FormAssembly is a plus

Base salary range: $45,000 - $50,000. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, HSA coverage options

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

More than 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand our global reach and capabilities to serve clients across sports, music and entertainment. We are committed to making a meaningful impact across key areas of inclusion, community service and sustainability — not only for our employees, but for clients and the industry at large.

THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music and entertainment company. Led by intelligence, ideas and influence, we provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties.