Campus Recruitment Associate: Shape Tomorrow's Tech Talent

Cognizant; Columbia (SC); 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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Campus Recruitment Associate to shape the firm's future by engaging with emerging talent and coordinating campus hiring initiatives. You will work with campus recruiters, university partners, student organizations, and hiring stakeholders to deliver impactful programs.

In this role you will plan events, build university relationships, and manage the candidate experience from outreach to interview. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

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.
• Prior HR or recruiting internship experience.
• GenAI and Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in HR/psychology/communications/business (pursuing or completed)

Tools

GenAI

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Campus Recruitment Associate to shape the firm's future by engaging with emerging talent and coordinating campus hiring initiatives. You will work with campus recruiters, university partners, student organizations, and hiring stakeholders to deliver impactful programs.

In this role you will plan events, build university relationships, and manage the candidate experience from outreach to interview. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.