University Recruiter 1

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Recruiter I Job Description

This entry-level Recruiter role focuses on supporting a high-volume, fast-paced hiring environment by sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding candidates for a university-focused team. You will recruit, interview, check references, make offers, and conduct orientation for new employees while also processing employee status changes and performing exit interviews. You will follow established recruiting processes and guidelines, work under close supervision, and serve as a key point of contact for candidates and hiring teams throughout the interview and offer process.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify qualified candidates for a high volume of open roles, primarily supporting a university-focused hiring team during peak hiring periods.
• Actively reach out to prospective candidates, engage them in opportunities, and maintain ongoing communication to keep them interested and informed throughout the process.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidate fit using established guidelines, tools, and procedures.
• Check references and verify candidate information in alignment with internal policies and standard recruiting practices.
• Extend offers to selected candidates, clearly communicate offer details, and answer questions related to compensation, role expectations, and next steps.
• Process offers, transfers, and other high-volume administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct orientation for new employees to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and clear understanding of policies and procedures.
• Perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for candidates and hiring managers, answering questions and providing updates throughout the interview and hiring process.
• Follow pre-established recruiting guidelines, workflows, and best practices while seeking guidance from supervisors when needed.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors or managers, providing regular updates on candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and any potential issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all candidates and employee status changes in accordance with internal standards.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of experience in a high-volume sourcing or recruiting environment.
• Experience in a high-volume administrative role, particularly processing offers, transfers, or similar employment-related transactions.
• Demonstrated recruiting and sourcing skills, including identifying, engaging, and screening candidates.
• Background in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, or administrative support within a recruiting function.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple candidates, requisitions, and administrative tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions accurately and consistently.
• Comfort working under immediate supervision and reporting to a supervisor or manager.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with candidates and hiring managers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field is typically preferred or may be required for the role.
• Experience supporting university or campus hiring programs is a plus.
• Customer-obsessed mindset with a focus on providing an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality and professionalism.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite in either Chicago, IL or Seattle, WA. The role operates in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment that emphasizes responsiveness, accuracy, and a strong customer focus. You will work closely with supervisors and hiring teams in an office setting, following established processes and using standard recruiting tools and systems to manage candidates, offers, and employee status changes. The work involves frequent communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the day and requires comfort with sustained administrative and coordination tasks in a structured, process-driven environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.