University Recruiting Manager
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Set early career hiring goals with business leaders
- Create recruiting plans for internships and new graduate roles
- Build relationships with university career centers and faculty
- Plan and run campus events such as info sessions and career fairs
- Manage candidate pipelines and track progress through each stage
- Coordinate interview scheduling and hiring team readiness
- Guide hiring managers on evaluation standards and fair selection
- Negotiate offers within policy and support close of candidates
- Run internship program logistics in partnership with business teams
- Improve processes using hiring data and candidate feedback
- Manage recruiting vendors and event budgets when needed
- Support inclusion efforts through outreach and equitable practices
Top Skills for Success
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Communication
Event Planning
Interview Training
Candidate Experience Design
Sourcing
Employer Branding
Hiring Analytics
Offer Management
Budget Management
Compliance Awareness
Career Progression
Can Lead To
University Recruiter
Early Career Program Manager
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Transition Opportunities
Senior University Recruiting Manager
Early Career Talent Acquisition Lead
Talent Acquisition Manager
Recruiting Operations Manager
People Programs Manager
Employer Brand Manager
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Hiring AnalyticsBudget ManagementProgram DesignEmployer BrandingInterview TrainingProcess Improvement
Development SuggestionsOwn one end to end campus program cycle, create a simple dashboard for pipeline and conversion rates, and document a repeatable event and interview process. Ask to co lead internship experience planning and take responsibility for one budget line item to build confidence with planning and tradeoffs.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 70,000 to 95,000
Mid LevelUSD 95,000 to 130,000
Senior LevelUSD 130,000 to 180,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand, with hiring volume rising and falling with the economy. Demand is strongest at companies with large internship programs and high annual graduate hiring targets.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
GoogleMicrosoftAmazonAppleMetaSalesforceDeloitteAccentureGoldman SachsJPMorgan ChaseGeneral ElectricJohnson and Johnson
Industry Sectors
TechnologyConsultingFinancial ServicesHealthcareManufacturingRetailEnergyMedia
Recommended Next Steps
1
Build a target school list and an outreach plan tied to hiring goals2
Create event templates for invites, agendas, and follow ups3
Define a consistent interview scorecard with hiring managers4
Set up weekly pipeline reporting and a clear escalation path5
Audit the candidate journey and fix the top friction points6
Partner with marketing on a simple early career messaging toolkit7
Collect intern feedback and publish a short end of season report