Early Careers/Campus Recruiter

About the role

The Human Capital team at Charles River Associates (CRA) is responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining excellent colleagues across the firm. Our culture emphasizes a growth mindset, inspiring excellence and innovation daily.

Responsibilities

• Oversee university recruiting (full-time and internship) for universities in the geography
• Work with internal hiring managers and teams to market roles, source and evaluate candidates, and identify attraction strategies
• Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with external stakeholders (university personnel, career centers)
• Manage overall candidate lifecycle and communication (marketing, sourcing, assessment, offer and attraction processes)
• Create reports and analyze data to evaluate university recruiting efforts, providing data-driven insights on our investments
• Proactively research, identify, and communicate market trends
• Understand and market CRA’s unique value proposition as an employer, suggest and execute cultivation and brand-building events
• Coordinate logistics and participate in campus-related events
• Coordinate internal recruitment activities for specific internal groups/practices, including customization of interview schedules and recruiting teams
• Track all relevant recruiting data within our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse)
• Participate in broader TA projects and initiatives, contribute creative ideas, and provide process improvement suggestions

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent relevant full-time work experience
• 1-3 years related work experience with university recruiting in a complex, fast-paced and high-volume business (professional services preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) desirable
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred) and other recruiting technology (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high level of initiative, problem-solving and leadership
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Excellent time management, task prioritization, and detail orientation
• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Flexibility for evening events, occasional weekend work, and periodic overnight travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent relevant full-time work experience
• 1-3 years related work experience with university recruiting in a complex, fast-paced and high-volume business (professional services preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) desirable
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred) and other recruiting technology (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high level of initiative, problem-solving and leadership
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Excellent time management, task prioritization, and detail orientation
• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Flexibility for evening events, occasional weekend work, and periodic overnight travel

Skills

• University recruiting
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Applicant tracking systems
• Market research
• Communication skills
• Leadership and collaboration
• Time management
• Confidentiality

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Commuter benefits

Pay

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

CRA offers a flexible work schedule, with individuals spending 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.