Campus Recruiter

Career Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Group is seeking an Experienced Campus Recruiter to support high-touch university recruiting across a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment in New York. This hybrid role combines strategic outreach, direct sourcing, and data-driven pipeline building, with travel to campuses during peak recruiting periods and CT/NY offices as needed.

Offering $170,000–$220,000 total compensation with strong benefits, the role emphasizes ownership, stakeholder partnership, and a thoughtful campus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in campus recruiting or talent acquisition.
• Strong direct outreach and sourcing experience.
• Ability to build data-driven campus pipelines and targeting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus recruiting efforts for early-career hiring.
• Build and execute sourcing strategies with direct outreach.
• Identify target schools, talent pools and pipelines with a data-driven approach.
• Manage candidate outreach through LinkedIn and other channels.
• Track recruiting metrics and refine strategy using data insights.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on hiring needs and talent planning.
• Support candidates through interviews and deliver a strong candidate experience.
• Travel to campuses during peak recruiting periods.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Campus recruitment

Data-driven recruiting

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

LinkedIn

ATS software

Job description

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 - medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k match, PTO and more!

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
• 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