Associate Manager, Recruiting

Our agency client is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Manager, Recruiting to join their rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing professionals. This entry-level opportunity will play a key role in sourcing, engaging, and recruiting top student talent for ambassador programs across the United States and Canada.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-building, campus engagement, and helping students discover impactful opportunities. You may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. The position requires close collaboration with a team in a hybrid work environment.

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: ASAP - October 30th
Location: Boston, MA or Columbia, SC (onsite for initial training and meetings)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Hours per week: 20 or 40 (flexible based on candidate availability)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with campus career centers, student organizations, and other key university contacts.
• Source, identify, and recruit high-potential college students for ambassador programs across the United States and Canada.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines to support immediate and future recruiting needs.
• Create, implement, and execute campus recruitment strategies at colleges and universities nationwide.
• Conduct outreach through platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram to identify and engage prospective candidates.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for program fit and qualifications.
• Promote opportunities in an engaging way that excites students and encourages participation.
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within CRM and ATS platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Prior recruiting experience through a professional setting, internship, campus organization, student leadership role, Greek life recruitment, or similar experience.
• Experience using a CRM or Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Salesforce experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and Instagram for candidate sourcing, research, and outreach.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and generate enthusiasm among prospective candidates.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to recruiting and networking.
• Passion for working with college students and building campus partnerships.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, or O visa).
• Must be physically located in and perform the work in the United States.

Benefits

This position offers access to health benefits through Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield.