Campus Recruiting Supervisor

Blue River PetCare; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible & Health Spending Accounts

Retirement plans with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Childcare discounts with KinderCare

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

A leading animal healthcare organization in Chicago is seeking a Campus Recruiting Supervisor to drive veterinary student talent acquisition initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing campus initiatives, managing the recruiting team, and developing strategies to attract high-quality candidates. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of university recruiting experience, preferably in veterinary or healthcare, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of $80,000-$90,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of university corporate recruiting experience.
• Experience in veterinary/healthcare recruiting is a plus.
• Must have strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus recruiting initiatives and develop relationships.
• Manage Campus Recruiting team and guide in hiring processes.
• Analyze outreach metrics and adjust strategies as needed.

Skills

University corporate recruiting experience

Supervisory experience

High-volume recruiting experience

Communication skills

Project management

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Salesforce

Job description

The Campus Recruiting Supervisor is responsible for driving veterinary student-focused talent acquisition initiatives. This includes formulation and execution of current and future strategies. The Campus Recruiting Supervisor provides best-in-class candidate experience to prospective hires. Additional responsibilities consist of promoting the Blue River PetCare brand, attending veterinary school career fairs & adjacent events, and developing relationships with internal and external business partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of company’s campus initiatives include:
  • Develop and foster relationships with on-campus contacts and student organizations
  • Serve as primary point-of-contact for veterinary externs
  • Collaborate with internal departments to coordinate adjacent events
  • Own master travel schedule and ensure company participation
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies targeting veterinary universities and veterinary medical schools
• Provide guidance and direction to Campus Recruiting Specialists in identifying and hiring newly graduating Doctors
• Develop and analyze outreach metrics to evaluate effectiveness of campus recruitment efforts, adjusting as necessary
• Identify and attract high-quality candidates for student programs and post-graduation employment opportunities
• Represent Blue River PetCare as brand ambassador (virtually and in-person) at career fairs and events
• Maintain records, candidate database, and communication history for students and new graduates
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision:

• Manage and lead Campus Recruiting team, consisting of Campus Recruiting Specialists and Senior Campus Recruiting Specialists
• Coach, train, and develop team to enhance employee skill set
• Create performance goals, regularly communicate feedback, and set deadlines

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years of university corporate recruiting experience, veterinary/healthcare background a plus
• 1+ year of supervisory experience
• 1+ year high-volume recruiting experience, veterinary/healthcare a plus
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills
• Proven self-starter capable of multi-tasking
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to travel up to 50% in peak season, based on company-need

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Salesforce experience a plus

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time
• Frequent keyboarding and communicating via call and text
• May occasionally move equipment and supplies up to 20 pounds

Work Location

• This position is based out of the Chicago, IL office and can be performed in a hybrid or remote manner

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range:$80,000-90,000 per year

Blue River PetCare team members are eligible to participate in the discretionary annual bonus program.

Blue River PetCare offers the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible & Health Spending Accounts
• Disability, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement plans with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, and Bereavement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Perks with industry vendor partners, including deals on insurance, preventatives, food, and supplies
• Chicago CTA Transit Program Benefits
• Discounted gym memberships for local Chicago team members
• Childcare discounts with KinderCare
• Exclusive travel, entertainment, and retail discounts
• Hybrid and remote opportunities

Diversity is embraced at Blue River PetCare and the uniqueness of all individuals is supported. All qualified applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or ancestry.