Campus Recruitment Associate — Shape the Next Tech Talent

Cognizant; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

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 groups, and hiring stakeholders to deliver effective recruitment programs.

You will work with mentors to grow professionally, coordinating events, interviews, and presentations while ensuring a positive candidate experience across our global technology leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, 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

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Self-motivation

Employer branding awareness

Education

Degree in HR/psychology/communications/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 groups, and hiring stakeholders to deliver effective recruitment programs.

You will work with mentors to grow professionally, coordinating events, interviews, and presentations while ensuring a positive candidate experience across our global technology leadership.