University Recruiter (Contract) – Onsite in Arlington, VA

Aston Carter; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

HSA/Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a University Recruiter to support university-focused hiring during peak periods. You will source and engage candidates, manage the interview process from requisition to offer, and ensure an excellent candidate and hiring-manager experience in a high-volume environment.

You will collaborate with hiring managers, coordinate interviews, and drive a positive candidate experience while handling a large requisition load.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in a high-volume sourcing or recruiting environment.
• Experience managing a large requisition load in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in candidate sourcing and engagement of niche profiles.
• Experience in candidate management including scheduling and communication.
• Ability to partner with and engage hiring managers throughout recruitment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Source external candidates for specialized profiles and drive targeted talent into the funnel.
• Recruit, screen, and interview candidates for a high volume of requisitions with timely communication.
• Engage hiring managers from requisition opening to offer acceptance and provide regular updates.
• Maintain strong candidate relationships and ensure a positive interview experience.
• Extend offers and manage the offer process, tracking decisions and acceptance rates.
• Conduct reference checks and pre-employment verifications as required.
• Support onboarding activities and coordinate orientation for new employees.
• Manage a high-volume requisition load and maintain candidate pipelines for quick filling.
• Track KPIs such as candidates per requisition and offer acceptance rates.
• Collaborate with recruiting and talent acquisition teams during peak cycles.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Candidate management

Partnership with hiring managers

Recruiting coordination

Administrative support

Attention to detail

HR concepts

Customer-focused service

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a University Recruiter to support university-focused hiring during peak periods. You will source and engage candidates, manage the interview process from requisition to offer, and ensure an excellent candidate and hiring-manager experience in a high-volume environment.

You will collaborate with hiring managers, coordinate interviews, and drive a positive candidate experience while handling a large requisition load.