Posted Jul 9, 2026

University Recruiter - Remote (Contract)

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Requisition ID 27211 Country United States of America Location type Remote 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 Job description The Role Korn Ferry is seeking an experienced University Recruiter for a 4-6 month contract assignment. As a member of Korn Ferry, the contract University 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 contract University Recruiter is the subject matter expert around applicant tracking systems, candidate sourcing methodologies and recruitment process effectiveness. Key Responsibilities: • Develop a strong talent pipeline for internship and entry-level positions. • Conduct role briefings with clients, establish recruitment expectations, and execute the agreed recruitment process. • Use competency-based screening to identify, assess, and shortlist high-quality candidates. • Build strong relationships with students by communicating career opportunities and the client's employee value proposition to position the client as an employer of choice. • Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities and recruitment strategies. • Manage candidate sourcing activities and recruitment processes to ensure efficient delivery. Required Skills: • 3+ years of full cycle recruitment experience • 3+ years of experience conducting competency/behavioral based interviews • 3+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience • 3+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include market mapping, recruitment strategies and Boolean searches • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence change • Excellent presentation skills • High School Diploma Preferred Skills: • Bachelor's degree • 3+ years of university recruitment experience • Previous experience attending National conferences including NSBE, SWE, SHPE, SASE Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans. 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. 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. #LI-DNI Pay Transparency for Remote Workers If you are a resident of New York, Colorado, California, Washington, Hawaii, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts or Ohio, please click here for remote opportunities with Korn Ferry in your state/province. Reference Job Id: 27211 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 Remote Skills: Applicant Tracking System, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Behavioral Interviewing, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Campus Recruiting, Candidate Pipeline, Candidate Sourcing, Compensation and Benefits, Conferences, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Leadership, Marketing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recruiting Strategy, Relationship Management, Rural Contracts, Sales Management, Talent Management About the Company: Korn Ferry