University Talent Acquisition Manager
Role: University Talent Acquisition Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
In Office Schedule: 3 days on site
Compensation Range: $140-180k base plus bonus
Our client is a global trading firm recognized for its innovation and success across major markets worldwide. The firm has been on an exponential growth trajectory for the past four years and continue to reach great heights.
They’re seeking a University Talent Acquisition Manager join their team as a player/coach. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Head of University Talent Acquisition to design and execute initiatives that attract top graduates and interns from leading universities. You’ll also manage and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring a high-performance, collaborative culture while driving continuous improvement through data and market insights.
As a University Talent Acquisition Manager, you will:
- Lead and develop a team of university recruiters, fostering collaboration and excellence.
- Partner with leadership to design and implement a best-in-class university recruiting strategy.
- Champion a quality-first approach to identifying and hiring top talent from global universities.
- Use data and market insights to evaluate processes, identify improvements, and launch new initiatives.
- Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for your own pipelines, including resume reviews, interviews, and offer execution.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create effective interviewing and closing strategies.
- Represent the firm at campus events and on-site programs.
- Stay informed on competitor trends and the evolving university recruiting landscape.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of campus recruiting for a firm that values autonomy, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll join a collegial, high-performing team during a period of significant growth.
Key requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of university recruiting experience, including leadership roles.
- Proven success engaging and hiring top talent from leading universities.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel during peak recruiting seasons.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a proactive, results-driven mindset.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply, referencing ID#/JN -122025-289266. Please note that our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role.
The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the candidate selected will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.
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