Hybrid Campus Recruiter: Shape Tomorrow’s Tech Talent

Cognizant; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

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 emerging talent and driving campus initiatives. You will collaborate with campus teams, universities, and hiring stakeholders to plan events, coordinate interviews, and present Cognizant to student communities.

You will analyze recruitment trends, maintain strong candidate communications, and help ensure a positive, inclusive experience across campuses in the United States.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in HR, psychology, communications, business, or similar.
• Passionate about talent acquisition, relationship building, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with eagerness to learn.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and dedication to service excellence.
• Prior HR or recruiting internship experience is a plus.

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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Eagerness to learn

Self-motivation

Work ethic

Service excellence

Education

HR/psych/comm/business degree

Tools

GenAI

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Campus Recruitment Associate to shape our future workforce by engaging with emerging talent and driving campus initiatives. You will collaborate with campus teams, universities, and hiring stakeholders to plan events, coordinate interviews, and present Cognizant to student communities.

You will analyze recruitment trends, maintain strong candidate communications, and help ensure a positive, inclusive experience across campuses in the United States.