Campus Recruitment Associate — Hybrid Talent Scout

Cognizant; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Campus Recruitment Associate to shape the company’s future workforce by engaging with emerging talent and driving campus initiatives. You will collaborate with campus recruiters, university partners, student organizations, and hiring stakeholders to deliver impactful programs.

You will plan recruiting events, build university relationships, coordinate interviews and campus presentations, and analyze recruitment metrics to refine processes and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in HR, Psychology, Communications, Business, or a similar field.
• Passionate about talent acquisition, relationship building, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with an eagerness to learn.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and dedication to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus teams to plan and implement recruiting events and strategies.
• Build relationships with universities and student organizations to enhance Cognizant's visibility.
• Coordinate and support activities such as career fairs, interviews, and campus presentations.
• Manage communications with candidates to ensure a seamless and positive experience.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to refine processes and elevate outcomes.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

GenAI

Microsoft Office

Education

HR/PSY/Comm/Business degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Campus Recruitment Associate to shape the company’s future workforce by engaging with emerging talent and driving campus initiatives. You will collaborate with campus recruiters, university partners, student organizations, and hiring stakeholders to deliver impactful programs.

You will plan recruiting events, build university relationships, coordinate interviews and campus presentations, and analyze recruitment metrics to refine processes and improve outcomes.