Recruiting Operations Manager

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Wellness program

Free parking

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) invites applications for the Recruiting Operations Manager in the Marriott School of Business Career Center. This role oversees on-campus recruiting operations, events for hundreds of employers, and student staff development.

You will supervise student teams, manage event resources, and ensure data-driven reporting across Handshake, Qualtrics, and Zoho. You will collaborate with program directors and university partners to strengthen employer engagement, coordinate

Qualifications

• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 5 years of experience in business operations or higher education administration.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate with university departments, employers, and students.
• Experience coordinating recruiting events, career fairs, interviews, or other large-scale events.
• Experience monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, and coordinating operational resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-campus recruiting operations and coordinating activities for 250+ companies annually.
• Serve as primary contact for employer recruiters for postings, sessions, interviews, and Handshake use.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and communications for career fairs and on-campus interviews.
• Collaborate with Career Center staff, program directors, and university partners to support employer engagement.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate student employees; provide guidance and development.
• Coordinate student employee training, including weekly meetings and annual Boot Camp.
• Monitor event budgets and approve expenditures within guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Data analysis

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Handshake

Qualtrics

Zoho

Job description

Why Work at BYU

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.

Belonging Statement

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

Employment Requirements

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU. In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. **The last day to submit an application for this position is Monday, October 26th by 11:59pm MST. **

Recruiting Operations Manager

The Recruiting Operations Manager serves in the Business Career Center within the Marriott School of Business and is responsible for overseeing daily recruiting operations, coordinating on-campus recruiting events, and managing Student Academic Association (SAA) event activities. This role serves as a key point of contact for employers, students, and university partners to support recruiting efforts and ensure successful event coordination. Additional responsibilities include supervising and developing student employees, managing event-related resources, maintaining operational reports, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and services within the Business Career Center.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Manage on-campus recruiting operations, coordinating recruiting activities and events for more than 250 companies annually.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employer recruiters, assisting with job postings, information sessions, interview schedules, and the use of Handshake.
• Coordinate the scheduling, logistics, and communication for BYU Marriott career fairs, on-campus interviews, and other recruiting events.
• Collaborate with Business Career Center staff, academic program directors, and university partners to support employer engagement and recruiting activities.
• Oversee Student Academic Association (SAA) event scheduling and approvals, provide training to student leaders, and ensure compliance with university policies.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate student employees, providing ongoing guidance and support for daily operations and professional development.
• Coordinate student employee training initiatives, including weekly training meetings and the annual student employee Boot Camp.
• Monitor event-related budgets, approve expenditures within established guidelines, and coordinate student staffing resources.
• Support the BYU Marriott Student Leader Advisory Council (SLAC), including participation on its Executive Council.
• Collect and maintain recruiting and operational data using systems such as Handshake, Qualtrics, and Zoho; prepare performance reports to identify opportunities to improve processes.

What qualifies you for this role:

• Required A firm commitment to the mission of BYU Bachelor’s degree (business or related degree), and 5 years of experience in business operations or higher education administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate with university departments, employers, and students.
• Preferred Master’s degree (business or related degrees) 10 years of experience in business operations or higher education administration.
• Experience coordinating recruiting events, career fairs, interviews, or other large-scale events.
• Experience monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, and coordinating operational resources.

What we offer in return:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $67,000.00 to $87,000.00 annually

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate's job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU! The mission of Brigham Young University - founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. All employees of Brigham Young University (BYU) agree to maintain the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as defined by the CES Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Standards, both on and off campus, 24 hours a day. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.