Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting efforts for manager-level and below positions across Follett.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for:
• E.L.P. Student CEO Program
• Student Marketing Director (SMD) Program
• OTC Summer Internship Program
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate candidate movement throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare and distribute weekly hiring updates to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Support offer creation, candidate communications, and onboarding coordination.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Assist with the activation and expansion of E.L.P. programs at new and existing campuses.
• Create and coordinate marketing collaterals for recruiting events, program launches, and campus outreach initiatives.
• Cook up and coordinate email campaigns and outreach efforts to student affairs offices, academic departments, career centers, and university partners.
• Attend campus recruiting events, career fairs, information sessions, and tabling events as needed.
• Track program engagement metrics and recommend improvements to increase awareness and participation.
• Lead monthly virtual training seminars for Student CEOs focused on leadership development, professional skills, and career readiness.
• Manage and oversee the CEO Eligibility Process across all participating locations.
• Aid in program reporting, participant tracking, and leadership updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of full-cycle recruiting and candidate management experience.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Ability to source, screen, and interview candidates across multiple positions.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and coordinating recruitment activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate recruiting data and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Comfortable presenting information and facilitating virtual or in-person meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to build relationships with universities, student organizations, and community partners.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically for campus recruiting events, career fairs, and program activations.