Recruiting Associate - Entry Level
The Recruiting Associate (RA) is responsible for all aspects of outbound recruiting. The primary
function of the RA is to source candidates and assist them through the application process for all
assigned markets within a region. The RA must recruit via multiple outlets and resources in
order to sustain needed application flow to fulfill hiring needs for all assigned markets. This
includes, but is not limited to, on-campus recruitment at universities, external job postings,
social media, etc. Additionally, the RA is responsible for recruitment of quality candidates who
meet minimum hiring standards and have all necessary components of the application
completed. This shall be upheld through effective communication with applicants, maintaining a
positive attitude with all daily interactions, and providing total support to all potential
employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and execution of seasonal recruiting strategies/plans for all assigned markets
- Responsible for meeting assigned application goals and other recruiting metrics/KPIs
- Manage candidate communication for assigned markets/evergreens. This includes email and phone correspondence with candidates as needed to provide completed applications
- Field any questions regarding the application and recruitment process
- Assist with applicant screening and scheduling candidate interviews as needed
- Communicate evergreen concerns and deficiencies in application flow and/or candidate quality concerns to management and other respective hiring personnel. Develop action plans as needed in order to build and sustain ongoing, healthy pipeline of qualified candidates
- Managing job requisitions by responding to and qualifying Employee Referrals or leads regarding open opportunities
- Attend recruiting, staffing, and corporate meetings on a weekly basis
- Manage relationships with university key contacts through consistent communication and engagement
- Assist with metric gathering to provide quality metrics that track the cost, benefit and effectiveness of all recruiting activity in each assigned market
- Assist with overseeing global marketing, social media strategies, and employee referral programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
- This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. College degree or some college preferred
- Recruiting or relevant work experience preferred. Knowledge of marketing and social media is a plus.
- Possess strong computer skills and be adept in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Possess excellent organizational/project management skills with close attention to detail
- Possess strong written communication skills including proper grammar, spelling, and good overall writing ability
- Possess excellent verbal communications skills
- Display exemplary work ethic and professionalism, and demonstrate adequate maturity, patience, and a caring attitude
- Must be team oriented with a desire to work and collaborate with other individuals
- Must be results driven
- Demonstrate compliance with all department and company policies and procedures
- Demonstrate ability to communicate and interface effectively at all levels of the organization, as well as with external contacts
- Possess excellent presentation/public speaking skills
- Demonstrate strong innovation and problem solving skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and hours of work and days vary Monday through Friday,
approximately 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, as
needed.
Travel
Intermittent travel is required. Travel will vary within an assigned region and will be determined
by the needs of the company.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Generally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle documents, bend and stoop as needed, and reach with hands and arms.
- Regularly required to use a keyboard and computer