Senior Campus Recruiter
Job Description
Senior Campus Recruiter role based in Hackensack, NJ (hybrid), responsible for developing and executing campus recruiting strategy across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Responsibilities
- Develop and drive the campus recruiting strategy for designated universities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region
- Cultivate strong partnerships with career services, faculty, and student organizations, including accounting societies and affinity groups
- Create campus-specific engagement plans with events, partnerships, and outreach programs
- Identify opportunities to expand presence and raise brand awareness on target campuses
- Represent Aprio at career fairs, networking events, information sessions, and student organization activities
- Travel extensively during recruiting season to support on-site campus activities
- Deliver presentations, lead discussions with students, and serve as a visible brand ambassador
- Collaborate with firm leaders and staff to ensure consistent campus messaging and presence
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of intern and entry-level candidates from initial engagement through offer
- Screen, evaluate, and advance candidates in partnership with hiring teams
- Maintain accurate candidate tracking, collect feedback, and generate pipeline reporting
- Drive timely decision-making aligned with hiring goals and timelines
- Coordinate and facilitate interviews, both on campus and virtual
- Gather feedback from interviewers and synthesize recommendations
- Support offer decisions and candidate selection discussions with a high-quality evaluation process
- Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from first touch to offer acceptance
- Lead timely follow-up communications and personalized engagement strategies with candidates
- Guide candidates through the offer process, driving acceptance and ongoing engagement
- Maintain relationships with candidates post-offer to support yield and retention
- Contribute to broader early talent programs, including internships, mentorships, and campus ambassadors
- Support recruiting-related projects, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Talent Development, and office leadership on hiring needs and workforce planning
- Assist with event planning, program execution, and recruiting operations as needed
Requirements
- 3+ years of campus recruiting experience (required)
- Proven track record in managing full-cycle campus recruiting and university relationships
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently during recruiting seasons
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple campuses, timelines, and priorities
Technologies
- Lever
- Workday
- Handshake
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave covering primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top-rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Key Competencies
- Ownership and accountability
- Relationship building and influence
- Execution excellence
- Communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, seasonal recruiting environment
Why This Role
- High visibility with direct impact on firm growth and talent pipeline
- Opportunity to shape campus strategy and regional hiring outcomes
- Exposure to firm leadership and cross-functional initiatives
- Dynamic, relationship-driven work with meaningful travel and campus engagement
Why Work for Aprio
- Growth opportunities across management tracks within a future-focused, innovative firm
What’s In It For You
- Collaborate with an industry leader in a high-growth environment
- Participate in a culture guided by 31 fundamental behaviors, the Aprio Way
- Work with a high-energy, caring, ambitious team in a collaborative setting
- Entrepreneurial freedom to innovate and help grow the firm nationally
- Professional growth through ongoing learning and advancement
- Competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and flexible work arrangements