Campus Talent Acquisition Partner: Early-Career Recruiter

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays & vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with matching

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a University Talent Acquisition Business Partner to lead entry-level recruiting, build university partnerships, and guide campus programs across multiple locations. This role emphasizes campus branding, sourcing strategies, and a high-engagement candidate experience.

You will represent Aerospace at campuses and events, partnering with hiring managers and STEM programs. Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and onsite four days a week is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of agency or corporate recruiting experience.
• At least 2 years of corporate college recruiting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong skills using applicant tracking systems and CRM tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, lead small groups, and deliver compelling presentations.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50% and work extended hours during peak seasons.
• Experience building university partnerships (Staff III)

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for entry-level talent, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, compensation analysis, and extending offers.
• Act as a strategic recruiting partner to hiring managers, providing consultative guidance on campus and market insights.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines aligned with Aerospace’s strategic imperatives on campus and with recruitment programs.
• Execute recruiting plans for designated campuses, conferences, and early-career programs.
• Collaborate with business groups across multiple locations to streamline planning, sourcing, and hiring processes while maintaining compliance.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems and CRM tools to manage candidate flow, data accuracy, and reporting.
• Guide and coordinate campus teams on hiring objectives, branding protocols, and event staffing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students—ensuring a seamless, positive, and engaging candidate experience from first touch through offer.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and fun team culture

Skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

CRM tools (Dynamics, Yello, Avature)

NACELink / Symplicity / Handshake

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a University Talent Acquisition Business Partner to lead entry-level recruiting, build university partnerships, and guide campus programs across multiple locations. This role emphasizes campus branding, sourcing strategies, and a high-engagement candidate experience.

You will represent Aerospace at campuses and events, partnering with hiring managers and STEM programs. Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and onsite four days a week is required.