Campus Recruiting Specialist

About the role

The Campus Recruiting Specialist is responsible for executing our veterinary student-focused talent acquisition initiatives. This includes supporting our existing student programming (externship placement & student sourcing), as well as all future recruiting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with veterinary schools, student organizations, and hospital leaders to support student engagement, externship opportunities, and recruitment initiatives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for veterinary students, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment and externship process
• Plan, coordinate, and represent Blue River PetCare at career fairs, networking events, information sessions, workshops, and other campus recruiting activities
• Build and manage pipelines of prospective candidates through sourcing, networking, relationship management, and ongoing engagement efforts
• Maintain accurate records of student engagement, externship participation, candidate activity and communication history
• Monitor market and industry trends to ensure proactive recruitment efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in campus or university corporate recruiting
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to travel up to 75% in peak season, based on company-need
• Ability to rent a car

Skills

• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Salesforce experience a plus

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible & Health Spending Accounts
• Disability, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Retail plans with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, and Bereavement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Volunteer Time-off
• Pet Perks with industry vendor partners, including deals on insurance, preventatives, food, and supplies
• Chicago CTA Transit Program Benefits
• Discounted gym memberships for local Chicago team members
• Childcare discounts with KinderCare
• Exclusive travel, entertainment, and retail discounts
• Hybrid and remote opportunities

Pay

$60,000-68,000 per year

Schedule

This is a remote position with travel requirements as needed