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Kearney · 1 day ago

Campus Recruiting Manager/Senior Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Kearney is seeking a dynamic and strategic Campus Recruiting Manager/Senior Manager to lead their campus recruiting efforts across North America. This role involves shaping the firm’s early talent pipeline, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience, and delivering measurable outcomes through effective leadership and strategic initiatives.

CollaborationConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design and execute a comprehensive campus recruiting strategy aligned with firm growth goals and practice needs

Lead a team of recruiters, coordinators, and assistants, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Partner with senior leadership, school teams, and practice leaders to align recruiting efforts with business priorities

Utilize talent acquisition platforms, both ATS and CRM systems, to manage candidate pipelines, track metrics, and optimize workflows

Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks to monitor performance, diversity metrics, and conversion rates

Identify trends and insights from data to inform strategic decisions and improve process efficiency

Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools and solutions to enhance campus recruiting efforts, such as automating candidate screening, personalizing outreach, and identifying high-potential talent through predictive analytics

Oversee engagement with top-tier universities and business schools, including event planning, relationship management, and brand positioning

Ensure consistent messaging and firm representation across all campus touchpoints

Innovate digital marketing and social media strategies to attract top talent

Ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience from application through offer acceptance

Build application and interview strategies, manage feedback loops, and offer negotiations with precision and care

Maintain high standards of fairness, transparency, and inclusivity throughout the recruiting process

Provide strategic oversight and guidance for the Summer Consultant Program, including alignment on onboarding, performance tracking, and conversion strategies, in partnership with senior team members leading day-to-day execution

Collaborate with Diversity & Inclusion teams to embed equity into recruiting practices and events

Inspire and train Interviewers at all levels of the firm and ensure a consistent process aligned to the global standards

Own the recruiting calendar and coordinate cross-functional initiatives with HR, Learning & Development, and Practice teams

Qualification

Campus recruiting experienceData analysis skillsTeam leadershipTalent acquisition platformsStakeholder managementEvent planningDigital marketing strategiesInclusivity practicesCommunication skillsProject leadership