Campus Recruitment Associate - Shape Tomorrow's Talent

Cognizant; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Campus Recruitment Associate to shape our future workforce by engaging with students, universities, and campus partners across the United States. You will contribute to recruitment events, manage candidate communications, and support interview processes to deliver a positive candidate experience.

The role emphasizes relationship building, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with hiring stakeholders, with hybrid work options based on location.

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

Talent acquisition

Relationship building

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

Pursuing or recently completed degree in HR/psych/communications/business

Tools

GenAI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Campus Recruitment Associate to shape our future workforce by engaging with students, universities, and campus partners across the United States. You will contribute to recruitment events, manage candidate communications, and support interview processes to deliver a positive candidate experience.

The role emphasizes relationship building, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with hiring stakeholders, with hybrid work options based on location.