University Recruiting & Early Careers Events Lead

University Recruiting & Early Careers Events Lead #26-01441 Up to $41.27 per hour Columbus, OH Hybrid Job Description Role: University Recruiting & Early Careers Events Lead Pay Rate: $41. 27 per hour, paid weekly Location of Assignment: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: Hybrid – 2 days onsite (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) / 3 days remote Regular Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Overtime: May be required based on business needs and event schedules Target Start Date: 08/03/2026, upon completion of onboarding Role Overview As a University Recruiting & Early Careers Events Lead, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional experiences across internship programs, university recruiting initiatives, and early career development events. You will manage event logistics, coordinate recruiting programs, support candidate engagement efforts, and partner with internal stakeholders to execute seamless, high-impact experiences for candidates, interns, and business partners. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with strong event management, recruiting operations, or program coordination experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Manage logistics for university recruiting events, career fairs, conferences, internship programs, orientation sessions, and professional development experiences Create and maintain event pages in Yello, manage registrations, attendee communications, and event tracking Coordinate travel arrangements, hotel accommodations, meeting spaces, catering, event materials, and vendor services Partner with Talent Acquisition teams, business leaders, universities, and external vendors to execute successful recruiting events Process invoices, track expenses, reconcile budgets, and maintain accurate financial documentation Monitor event inventory, coordinate shipping and receiving of recruiting materials, and manage event supplies Track event metrics, participant feedback, and post-event analytics to support continuous improvement efforts Support candidate and intern experience initiatives through proactive communication and program coordination Utilize digital tools, technology platforms, and AI-enabled solutions to improve event planning efficiency and participant experiences Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting programs, event processes, and operational effectiveness Represent the organization at recruiting events, conferences, and external engagements as needed Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Event Management, Hospitality, Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field Experience: 5+ years of experience in event planning, event coordination, recruiting operations, program management, hospitality, or related fields Strong event management and logistics coordination experience required Experience supporting large-scale events, conferences, career fairs, or recruiting programs preferred Experience with university recruiting, internship programs, campus relations, or talent acquisition initiatives is highly preferred Experience using Yello, Workday, Fieldglass, virtual event platforms, spreadsheets, and collaboration tools is a plus Key Skills Event Planning & Coordination Program Management Recruiting Operations University Recruiting Early Careers Programs Logistics Management Project Coordination Budget & Expense Tracking Data Analysis & Reporting Communication Skills Relationship Building Problem Solving Organizational Skills Attention to Detail Stakeholder Management Why You'll Love This Opportunity Work with a Fortune 500 industry leader Play a key role in shaping candidate and intern experiences Hybrid work flexibility Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to influence recruiting programs and event strategy Exposure to Talent Acquisition, University Recruiting, and Early Career initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Solutions Services, LLC