Job Summary

The University Recruiter is responsible for executing Garver's campus recruiting strategy to attract, engage, and hire top early-career talent. This role serves as a brand ambassador for Garver, building strategic relationships with universities, student organizations, faculty, and internal stakeholders to create a strong pipeline of interns and entry-level hires.

The University Recruiter partners with the University Recruiting Program Manager to manage the full campus recruitment lifecycle, including event planning, candidate engagement, internship programs, interview/offer coordination, data management, and university partnerships. The ideal candidate is passionate about early career talent acquisition, understands the evolving recruitment landscape, and excels at building strong relationships while delivering exceptional experiences for both candidates and internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Execute campus recruiting strategies to attract interns, co-ops, and entry-level talent across targeted universities
Build and maintain strong partnerships externally with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations
Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand current and future early-career hiring needs
Support internal Campus Teams to ensure successful execution of their on-campus events and alignment to overall recruiting strategy
Facilitate and coordinate various on-campus events at times including but not limited to: career fairs, networking events, information sessions, and classroom presentations
Serve as a brand ambassador, promoting Garver's culture, opportunities, and employee value proposition to students and university partner
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for college hires and interns, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding/rehire coordination
Contribute to the administration of Garver's internship program
Maintain candidate pipelines and talent communities to support future hiring needs
Track, analyze, and report on various recruiting metrics, including event ROI, conversion rates, offer acceptance rates, and internship-to-full-time conversion metrics
Collaborate with internal Communications teams to enhance Garver's employment brand across university channels and social media platforms
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout all stages of the recruitment process
Maintain accurate and compliant applicant tracking records recruiting documentation
Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field
Minimum 2-4 years of recruiting (or similar) experience
Strong relationship-building and networking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to confidently present to large and small groups
Strong organizational and event-planning capabilities
Effective project management and multitasking skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders across the organization
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to analyze recruiting data and identify trends
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel frequently during peak recruiting seasons (as needed)

Preferred Qualifications

Campus recruiting, university relations, internship program management, or early-career hiring experience preferred
Experience planning recruiting events and managing multiple stakeholders preferred
Experience recruiting technical or professional services talent
Experience building university partnerships and talent pipelines
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and talent relationship management tools

Knowledge and Skills

Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences ranging from students to executive leadership
Ability to influence hiring decisions and consult with hiring managers on early career recruiting strategies
Demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based work environment with the ability to work in a hybrid setting, where applicable.
Occasional travel may be required for meetings or trainings.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
Must be able to communicate effectively and perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and FLSA Considerations

Full-time position.
Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility as business needs require.
Position is expected to be classified as Non-Exempt, subject to review based on final job duties and applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.

Location and Telecommuting

Location flexible to a Garver office, with preferred locations including Rogers, AR, Fayetteville, AR, and Tulsa, OK

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,500 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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