University Recruiter - Remote - Contract)

September 12, 2026
Remote, US

Requisition ID
28257
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Country
United States of America
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Location type
Remote
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About Us
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:
Organizational Strategy
Assessment and Succession
Talent Acquisition
Leadership Development
Rewards and Benefits
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Job description
The Role
Korn Ferry is searching for an experienced Information Technology University Recruiter with the ability to travel overnight during recruiting season.
As a member of Korn Ferry, the Recruiter will build and extend client relationships through excellence in recruitment process delivery including sourcing, screening, assessing, and marketing candidates to clients. This role focuses on high-touch candidate relationship management as well as customer focus and responsiveness in client-facing activities. The Recruiter is the subject matter expert around applicant tracking systems, candidate sourcing methodologies and recruitment process effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Create and execute multi-channel sourcing strategy to source candidates meeting client profile and/or building talent pool for current and future requirements
Client Relationship Management - Conduct interactions with clients in a timely, professional and responsive manner
Identify & communicate continuous improvement opportunities and strategies
Conduct role briefing with client and set expectations for recruitment process
Process Management & Sourcing
Follow agreed client recruitment process for recruitment delivery
Use competency interviewing to identify and differentiate candidates in presentation and short-list process
Candidate Relationship Management
Effectively communicate position opportunities and client value proposition

Required Skills

3+ years of full cycle recruitment experience - university recruitment
3+ years of client facing experience interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process
3+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience (High Volume recruiting)
3+ years of experience Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines
Strong business acumen with the ability to align stakeholders to role scope, priorities, and established processes
Willingness to travel to hiring events
High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Preferred Skills

5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience supporting university recruiting, campus programs, or related recruiting initiatives is strongly preferred.
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Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
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Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
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Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Reference Job Id: 28257
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Background Check Disclaimer
The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications
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