Campus Recruitment Associate – Shape Tomorrow's Talent

Cognizant; Indianapolis (IN); 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 the company’s future workforce by connecting with emerging talent and driving campus recruitment initiatives. You will partner with campus recruiters, university partners, student organizations, and hiring stakeholders to deliver impactful programs.

You will coordinate events, interviews, and campus presentations; build relationships with universities; analyze recruitment metrics to refine processes; and ensure a positive candidate

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 Skills

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in HR/ Psychology/ Communications/ Business

Tools

GenAI

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

You will coordinate events, interviews, and campus presentations; build relationships with universities; analyze recruitment metrics to refine processes; and ensure a positive candidate