Campus Recruiter

Austin Industries; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Matching 401K plan

Employee ownership opportunities

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking a Campus Recruiter to develop recruitment strategies targeting top college talent. This role involves building relationships with universities, coordinating campus events, and managing internship programs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This full-time position is based in Dallas, Texas, with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in campus recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Experience managing and executing internship programs.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement campus recruitment strategies.
• Build relationships with universities and career services.
• Coordinate campus events like career fairs and information sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recruitment software/tools

Job description

Campus Recruiter (Dallas, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee‑owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Commercial has an outstanding opportunity for a Campus Recruiter at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. As the Campus Recruiter, you will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract high‑potential candidates from colleges and universities to join Austin Commercial. You will work closely with university stakeholders, student organizations, and internal teams to build relationships, promote our employer brand, and identify talent that aligns with our organizational values and objectives. This role also supports the Recruiting team with working on salaried professional positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement campus recruitment strategies: design and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent from colleges and universities, including campus events, career fairs, information sessions, and networking activities.
• Build relationships with universities: establish and maintain strong relationships with career services offices, faculty, and student organizations to enhance our presence on campus and increase engagement with potential candidates. Work in tandem with the EO partnered (“School Leader”) with each University/College to build and maintain those relationships.
• Coordinate campus events: plan and coordinate campus events, including career fairs, information sessions, workshops, and networking events, to promote Austin Commercial as an employer of choice and connect with students.
• Plan, develop and manage internship program: plan the Spring, Summer and Fall Internship Programs. Work with Division Leaders, Managers, Intern Mentors and Support Staff to develop an internship program that provides a meaningful and worthwhile professional experience to include social events, jobsite tours, professional development/training and other events that will expand on the intern’s skillset and experience.
• Source and engage candidates: utilize various channels such as campus job boards, social media, and alumni networks to identify and engage with potential candidates, including interns, recent graduates, and early career professionals.
• Candidate screening and selection: review resumes, conduct and coordinate interviews, and assess candidate qualifications to identify top talent and facilitate the hiring process in collaboration with hiring managers and HR.
• Promote employer brand: enhance Austin Commercial's employer brand on college campuses by promoting our values, culture, career opportunities, and employee benefits through presentations, materials, and online platforms.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics: track and analyze recruitment metrics, including candidate engagement, event attendance, and hiring outcomes, to evaluate the effectiveness of campus recruitment efforts and make data‑driven decisions.
• Stay updated on industry trends: keep up to date on trends in campus recruitment, student demographics, and university partnerships to continuously improve recruitment strategies and stay competitive.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in campus recruitment, talent acquisition, or related field, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Experienced in managing and executing internship programs.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with recruitment software/tools.
• Familiarity with Handshake or similar platforms is preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure, to multi‑task, and meet deadlines.
• Include preferred skills, additional certifications, relevant experience that would be beneficial for the role but not strictly required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong understanding of college recruiting best practices, campus engagement strategies, and student demographics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with students, university stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Occasional day and overnight travel will be required for this role for recruitment fairs and events.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee‑Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee‑ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
Become an owner of one of North America’s most respected and fastest‑growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee‑owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world‑class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting‑edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high‑rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee‑owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third‑Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee‑owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third‑party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee‑owners becomes the property of the Company.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Construction

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