Grant Thornton (US) · 11 hours ago
University Recruiter Senior Associate
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $114K/yr
3+ years expGrant Thornton is seeking a University Recruiting Senior Associate in Chicago, IL. This role involves identifying, attracting, and hiring high quality, diverse intern and entry level talent while executing programming in support of the university recruiting strategy.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Coordinate campus recruiting activities that include communications, campus programming, and interviewing
Drive all relevant recruiting activities such as presentations, career fairs, in–office and campus interviews, and offers
Project Manage and Execute campus programs (Early ID, Internship) at a local, regional, and national level
Build Grant Thornton brand on-campus and maintain relationships with students, faculty, career services
Serve as primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruiting and into the onboarding process
Promote candidate communications and relationship management by creating and fostering high touch, one-on-one relationships with top candidates
Build strong relationships with leadership and campus partner champions in the office
Train and mentor junior members of the recruiting team
Work with business partners and campus teams to execute campus strategy to promote Grant Thornton’s brand and reputation at assigned universities
Attract and screen candidates based on skill set and relevant area of the business
Develop, expand, and support diversity recruiting efforts across targeted offices and campuses
Create and Execute Campus Recruiting Strategy for assigned universities and offices using data driven metrics and results
Work with Partners and Internal Stakeholders to develop hiring goals and campus recruiting strategy to fill intern and entry level needs
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting or related major
Minimum three years of experience in university recruiting, career services/higher education, or professional services consulting
Ability to establish priorities, manage deadlines, exercise a high degree of professionalism in interactions with all levels of internal and external clients
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-location environment
Experience leading and training teams
Flexibility with hours; ability to work overtime and evenings as needed
Ability to travel during peak recruiting season is required (once business assumes normal operations)
Strong project management and communication skills
Experience with Taleo, Oracle, Yello, Handshake
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Mike McGuire
CEO emeritus
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