JOB SUMMARY

As a University Talent Acquisition Associate, you will play a vital role in attracting top talent from universities and colleges to join our organization. You will be responsible for planning and executing university recruitment initiatives, building relationships with educational institutions, and identifying and selecting high-potential candidates for internships and entry-level positions. Your strong networking skills, knowledge of university recruitment strategies, and ability to represent our firm will contribute to the successful recruitment of future accounting professionals.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist with implementation of a comprehensive university recruitment strategy to attract talented individuals from universities and colleges

• Build and maintain strong relationships with career services offices, faculty members, and student organizations at target schools to increase our firm's visibility and access to potential candidates

• Plan and coordinate university recruitment events, including career fairs, information sessions, and networking events, to promote our firm and engage with prospective candidates

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their talent needs and requirements for internship and entry-level positions

• Conduct presentations and workshops at universities to educate students about our firm, career opportunities, and the accounting profession

• Screen resumes and applications from university candidates and conduct initial interviews to assess their qualifications, skills, and cultural fit

• Coordinate and facilitate the interview process, including scheduling interviews with hiring managers, conducting follow-ups, and providing feedback to candidates

• Serve as a point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, addressing their inquiries and ensuring a positive candidate experience

• Collaborate with the HR team to onboard and integrate new university hires into the organization

• Stay updated on university recruitment trends, best practices, and industry changes to continuously improve our university recruitment strategies

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics and prepare reports to evaluate the effectiveness of university recruitment initiatives

• Maintain relationships with past interns and alumni to foster a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs

• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Travel required

• Frequent travel to university locations and events with some overnight stays is expected

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software

Preferred education and experience

• Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting

• Advanced user of Excel and other Microsoft office products

• Basic knowledge of university talent acquisition software tools

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.