Entry Level Recruiter - Full Time Position

Job Title: University Recruiter Job Description This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, supporting a university-focused hiring team during peak recruiting periods. You will source and engage candidates, manage the interview process from requisition assignment through offer acceptance, and provide an excellent experience to both candidates and hiring managers. Working under clear guidelines and close supervision, you will apply established recruiting practices while developing your expertise in talent acquisition.
Responsibilities Source and attract external candidates for specialized and niche profiles, driving targeted talent into the recruiting funnel.
Recruit, screen, and interview candidates for a high volume of requisitions, ensuring timely and consistent communication throughout the process.
Engage closely with hiring managers from the moment a requisition is opened through offer acceptance, providing regular updates and acting as a trusted recruiting partner.
Perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Manage a high-volume requisition load, typically handling 100200 requisitions at a time, and maintain control of candidate pipelines so roles can be filled quickly when openings arise.
Track and report on key performance indicators such as candidates per requisition, offer acceptance rates, communication service levels, and operational inputs.
Use structured tracking mechanisms to monitor requisition activity, ensuring clarity on who is taking action on each role and where candidates are in the process.
Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform recruiting activities, escalating issues to a supervisor or manager as needed.
Collaborate with the broader recruiting and talent acquisition team to support peak hiring cycles for university-related hiring programs.
Essential Skills 13 years of experience in a high-volume sourcing or recruiting environment.
Experience managing a large requisition load and working in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting setting.
Experience in candidate management, including scheduling, communication, and guiding candidates through the hiring process.
Demonstrated ability to partner with and engage hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Talent acquisition, recruiting coordination, or related administrative roles preferred.
High-volume administrative experience supporting processes such as offers, transfers, and status changes.
Strong attention to detail in handling candidate data, documentation, and tracking mechanisms.
Ability to follow established processes, instructions, and guidelines while working under immediate supervision.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in recruiting and human resources.
Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced, customer-obsessed environment with a strong focus on service quality.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience as a recruiting coordinator or in a similar talent acquisition support role.
Familiarity with university or campus recruiting programs and peak hiring cycles.
Experience tracking and reporting on recruiting metrics such as offers per month, offer acceptance rates, and candidates per requisition.
Strong communication skills for interacting with candidates and hiring managers across different locations.
Work Environment This is an 8-month contract position supporting university and early-career hiring initiatives for a large nationwide technology company. The role offers the potential for contract extension and/or conversion to a full-time opportunity based on business needs, performance, and hiring demand. Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) are available throughout the entire contract assignment; This role is 100% onsite in Chicago, IL, and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a standard one-hour lunch break.
You will work in a high-volume, fast-paced recruiting environment that is strongly customer-focused, with a primary emphasis on supporting university-related hiring during peak recruiting seasons. The position requires close collaboration with hiring managers, business stakeholders, and recruiting team members while operating within established processes and recruiting guidelines. You will spend much of your time leveraging applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management tools, and other recruiting technologies to manage requisitions, track candidate pipelines, coordinate interviews, and facilitate offer and onboarding activities. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
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.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
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)
Employee Assistance Program
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
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. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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.
Reasonable accommodation request 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 click.appcast.io of Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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.

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