Campus & Early‑Career Recruiter

00001 Ameriprise Financial Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Inc. is seeking an Early Careers Recruiter to lead campus recruitment and onboarding for interns, graduates, and entry-level professionals.

You will collaborate with universities, design targeted hiring plans, and manage events to attract diverse early-career talent. You will source candidates, conduct interviews, and partner with business leaders to ensure a smooth selection process while promoting an exceptional candidate experience across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of talent acquisition experience, preferably supporting early careers, campus recruiting, internship programs, or emerging talent hiring.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with students, universities, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-volume recruitment campaigns simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using ATS, CRM platforms, and campus recruitment tools - Workday preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail.
• Passion for identifying and developing early-career talent.
• Adaptable and flexible in a global team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for campus recruiting events, conferences, and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Campus Recruitment Strategies: Design and implement recruitment plans targeting students and recent graduates, tailored to meet business hiring needs across various departments.
• Build Relationships with Universities and Colleges: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key academic institutions, career services, student organizations, and faculty to enhance the company’s presence on campuses.
• Organize Campus Events: Plan, coordinate, and attend on-campus and virtual recruiting events such as career fairs, networking sessions, info days, and company presentations to promote our early career opportunities.
• Identify and Engage Top Talent: Proactively source and connect with high-potential students and graduates through networking, social media, job boards, and campus events, maintaining a talent pipeline for future needs.
• Interview and Assess Candidates: Conduct interviews, assessments, and evaluation processes to identify the best candidates for internships, graduate roles, and apprenticeships, ensuring alignment with our values and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Internal Teams: Partner with hiring managers and early career program leads to understand hiring needs, create job descriptions, and ensure a smooth selection process.
• Ensure an Exceptional Candidate Experience: Manage communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive, transparent, and engaging experience from application to offer.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on key metrics, such as time-to-hire, diversity in recruitment, and conversion rates, providing insights for continuous improvement of recruitment strategies.
• Stay Current on Recruitment Trends: Continuously research and implement innovative recruiting strategies and stay informed of industry best practices and trends in early careers recruitment.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Campus recruiting

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

ATS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Ameriprise Financial Inc. is seeking an Early Careers Recruiter to lead campus recruitment and onboarding for interns, graduates, and entry-level professionals.

You will collaborate with universities, design targeted hiring plans, and manage events to attract diverse early-career talent. You will source candidates, conduct interviews, and partner with business leaders to ensure a smooth selection process while promoting an exceptional candidate experience across multiple campuses.