Associate Manager, Recruiting - Campus

Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music, and entertainment, seeking an Associate Manager, Recruiting to enhance their college and youth marketing initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing top-tier college students for the student ambassador programs across the United States and Canada, while developing strong relationships with key campus contacts and leveraging various recruitment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and lead campus recruiting strategies at colleges and universities nationwide, effectively communicating how Next Gen enhances the student experience through program opportunities
• Develop strong business relationships with key campus contacts, including career centers and relevant student organizations
• Build and maintain relationships with talent pools while identifying and securing candidates to address immediate and future program needs
• Leverage traditional and creative sourcing methods including research, networking, social media, event attendance, partnerships, memberships, and referrals
• Understand the unique needs of each client program and adapt recruitment strategies accordingly
• Collaborate closely with the Next Gen Client Services team to support efficient and effective recruitment processes across multiple client programs and roles
• Track all recruiting activity in Salesforce by creating, updating, and maintaining accurate documentation of student, university, and program records
• Support the daily workflow of client projects to ensure timely and cost-effective program execution
• Measure and analyze recruitment tactics to identify opportunities for optimization and improved performance
• Research higher education institutions, campus trends, policies, procedures, event opportunities, and relevant contacts
• Participate in agency brainstorms to develop innovative ways to engage Next Gen consumers
• Contribute to agency culture by fostering positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm toward day-to-day responsibilities and agency initiatives
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, campus engagement, marketing, or related fields
• Strong customer-service orientation with exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively
• Creative thinker willing to explore innovative approaches and solutions
• Ability to deliver excellence independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience developing and executing candidate sourcing strategies preferred
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce, and FormAssembly is a plus

Benefits

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, HSA coverage options

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