Campus Recruiting Manager

Assurant, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading benefits provider is seeking a Campus Recruiting Manager to develop a robust campus recruitment strategy. The role involves managing relationships with universities and executing recruitment events. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in campus recruiting and excellent project management skills. This position is crucial for fostering diversity and building a strong early talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in campus recruitment, university relations, or early talent acquisition.
• Experience in designing and launching campus recruitment programs.
• Strong ability to manage relationships with educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute campus recruitment strategy aligned with business goals.
• Build relationships with universities and relevant student groups.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

As the Campus Recruiting Manager, you will lead our strategic efforts to attract, engage, and hire top early-career talent from universities and colleges. This role is key to developing the program and executing the strategy to sustain a robust early talent pipeline that aligns with our long-term workforce planning and diversity objectives. You will build and maintain strong partnerships with academic institutions, student organizations, and internal business leaders to ensure the successful delivery of our campus recruiting strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive campus recruitment strategy aligned with business goals and talent needs across the organization.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with target universities, colleges, and relevant student groups.
• Plan and manage on-campus and virtual recruiting events such as career fairs, info sessions, and networking events.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including HR business partners and hiring managers to forecast early-career hiring needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly.
• Design and implement scalable and inclusive early-career recruitment programs, including internships, co-ops, and graduate rotational programs.
• Collaborate closely with the Inclusion and Training teams during both the design and ongoing evolution of the program to ensure strong alignment with external partnerships and to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary brand ambassador for the company at campus-related events, ensuring a strong employer presence and consistent messaging.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Monitor and analyze key recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness and continuously improve outcomes.
• Stay up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and innovations in campus recruitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in campus recruitment, university relations, or early talent acquisition, preferably within a large or global organization.
• Has designed and successfully launched a comprehensive campus recruitment program, overseeing its development from initial concept through full implementation and measurable success.
• Proven experience building strong partnerships with educational institutions and managing high-impact campus programs.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for developing talent and fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to travel during peak campus recruiting seasons.