University Relations Coordinator (Contract-to-Hire Opportunity)

Advantage Technical; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a University Relations Coordinator to drive full-cycle campus recruiting and early-career talent programs. The role supports internship, co-op, and entry-level hiring across U.S.

campuses, builds partnerships with universities, and enhances the candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding. You will partner with hiring managers and HR to attract top emerging talent, manage events, track metrics, and continually improve campus recruitment strategies while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–3 years of full-cycle university recruiting or early-career talent acquisition.
• Experience recruiting for internships, co-ops, and entry-level roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment efforts for internship, co-op, and entry-level positions.
• Support and execute university recruiting programs across campuses in the US.
• Track recruiting metrics and assess program effectiveness.
• Develop strategies to increase employer brand on campus.
• Build relationships with university offices, faculty, and student organizations.
• Coordinate campus visits, career fairs, info sessions, and events.
• Connect graduates with hiring managers for full-time roles.
• Support cross-functional early career initiatives as needed.
• Assist with internship and co-op hiring plans and requisition management.
• Source, screen, interview, and present qualified candidates.
• Maintain candidate records in the ATS.
• Facilitate interview feedback and decision discussions.
• Develop university recruiting marketing materials.
• Research new university partnership opportunities.
• Participate in special campus recruiting projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Campus recruiting

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

University Relations Coordinator (Contract-to-Hire Opportunity)

Key Highlights

• Strong potential to convert to a full-time employee in 2027
• Seeking a highly personable, friendly, and outgoing professional
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and strong sense of ownership
• Pay Rate: Up to $36/hr

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a University Relations Coordinator to support full-cycle campus recruiting initiatives and early-career talent programs. This role plays a key part in building long-term talent pipelines through university partnerships, campus engagement, and recruitment of interns, co-ops, and entry-level professionals.

The University Relations Coordinator will help execute campus recruiting strategies, maintain relationships with colleges and universities, support employer branding efforts, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process. This individual will partner closely with hiring managers and HR teams to attract and hire top emerging talent.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment efforts for internship, co-op, and entry-level professional positions.
• Support and execute university recruiting programs across multiple campuses in the United States.
• Track recruiting metrics and help measure the effectiveness of university relations initiatives.
• Develop creative strategies to increase employer brand awareness and engagement on campus.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university career services offices, faculty, administrators, and student organizations.
• Coordinate and participate in campus visits, career fairs, networking events, information sessions, and other student-focused activities.
• Connect graduating students with hiring managers for full-time employment opportunities.
• Assist with global or cross-functional early career talent initiatives, as needed.
• Support annual internship and co-op hiring plans, including requisition management and stakeholder coordination.
• Source, screen, interview, evaluate, and present qualified candidates to hiring teams.
• Maintain candidate records and requisitions within the applicant tracking system.
• Facilitate interview feedback sessions and candidate selection discussions with hiring managers.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of university recruiting marketing materials.
• Conduct ongoing research to identify and evaluate new university partnership opportunities.
• Participate in special projects supporting campus recruiting and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews and gather program feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with recruiting policies, procedures, and hiring practices.
• Prioritize a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-3 years of full-cycle university recruiting, campus recruiting, or early-career talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting for internships, co-op programs, and entry-level professional roles.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing relationships with multiple universities and campus partners.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Professional presence with strong business acumen.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage candidates, students, hiring managers, and leadership.
• Effective negotiation and candidate-closing skills.
• Results-oriented with a customer-focused mindset and strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to quickly understand business needs and align talent with organizational goals.