University Relations Recruiting Specialist

Role Description

The University Relations Recruiting Specialist provides operational support for Fifth Third Bank’s early-career recruiting program. This role supports the planning and execution of university recruiting activities and candidate coordination to help deliver a positive, consistent candidate experience.

• Partner with recruiters, hiring leaders, and university contacts to lead event logistics.
• Screen and communicate with candidates.
• Manage candidate workflows and maintain accurate recruiting data and documentation.

Your Responsibilities

• Event & Logistics Support:
  • Plan, schedule, and execute on-campus, in-office, and virtual recruiting events.
  • Maintain the University Relations calendar.
• Screen Candidates:
  • Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications and interest.
  • Document screening outcomes in the recruiting system.
  • Provide timely recommendations and next-step routing to recruiters.
• Employer Branding:
  • Support employer branding efforts through campus job postings.
  • Coordinate recruitment marketing materials, event supplies, and branded gifts.
• Candidate Coordination:
  • Support candidate scheduling and communication throughout the recruiting process.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for candidate scheduling queries.
• Candidate Onboarding Support:
  • Support offer, pre-boarding, and onboarding activities for early-career hiring.
  • Initiate and monitor background checks and process new-hire transactions.
• Offer Management:
  • Compile, submit, and track offers for intern and full-time candidates.
  • Initiate offer tasks in Workday.
• Expense & Invoice Processing:
  • Pay invoices, retain receipts, and document expenses for reporting purposes.
• Data & Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Generate recruiting reports and support business review data needs.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  • Serve as a secondary liaison with university career services and external partners.
• Process Improvement:
  • Participate in process improvement efforts and propose practical solutions.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with record-keeping standards and ethical recruiting practices.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related area preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, university relations, HR operations or equivalent experience.

Requirements

• Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Recruiting Coordination: Ability to coordinate candidate and recruiter activities.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to changing work environments and priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of employees and their families.
• Physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being support.