Talent Acquisition Coordinator - University Relations

About the role

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team dedicated to fostering university partnerships and nurturing future talent. Based in Houston’s Greenway office, this pivotal role offers the chance to coordinate strategic university recruiting initiatives, support intern programs, and play a key part in shaping early career talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Support comprehensive campus recruiting efforts—including pre-visit planning, event coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate logistics for career fairs and university events, handling shipping, setup, tracking, and branding alignment.
• Manage event details in Yello, including scheduling interviews and organizing panels.
• Build and sustain relationships with universities, student organizations, and campus partners to enhance recruitment outreach.
• Facilitate candidate travel arrangements, accommodations, and interview schedules, while tracking expenses and reimbursements.
• Maintain and update candidate systems and applicant tracking data diligently.
• Assist in planning and executing the summer intern program, from onboarding to performance evaluations and event planning.
• Oversee vendor relationships, manage invoicing, and keep inventory of promotional materials and giveaways.
• Track recruitment metrics, participation rates, and compile reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with hiring standards and Affirmative Action policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, with at least 1 year in university relations or university recruiting support.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating interviews, events, and logistics.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Hands-on experience with recruiting or event platforms such as Yello, Handshake, and familiarity with Workday are highly valued.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work effectively across teams.

Nice To Have Skills

• Previous experience supporting or advising university relations or recruiting teams.
• Experience in vendor management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of tracking and reporting recruitment metrics.

Other Requirements

This is a 6-month contract position with the potential for extension or full-time conversion based on performance. The role requires in-person participation at the Houston Greenway office, with a hybrid schedule (9/80 work schedule, in-office Tuesday through Thursday). Ability to work quickly and efficiently during a busy fall recruiting cycle; previous experience coordinating interviews and events in fast-paced environments is preferred. Willingness to support travel arrangements and logistics coordination as needed.