College Recruiter Jobs

College Recruiter jobs are open across higher education, corporate talent acquisition, healthcare, finance, and staffing, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior and director-level positions, with specializations in campus relations, early-career programs, and diversity recruiting. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerUniversity of Wisconsin
Top cityLynn, MA
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Recruiter & College Liaison, High School Programs
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Recruiter & College Liaison, High School Programs
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, North Carolina
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$53k - $54k/yr
High school
501-1,000

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College Recruiter
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College Recruiter
Nucor Corporation
Charlotte, North Carolina
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Coordinator for Student Recruiting & Programs, Decosimo Success Center, Rollins College of Business
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Coordinator for Student Recruiting & Programs, Decosimo Success Center, Rollins College of Business
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Recruitment Counselor - (Campus Title: TRIO Upward Bound Math Science College Access Advisor)
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Recruitment Counselor - (Campus Title: TRIO Upward Bound Math Science College Access Advisor)
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$36.55 - $47.95/hr
High school
201-500

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College Representative / Recruiter
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College Representative / Recruiter
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Associate's degree
501-1,000

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College Recruiter Job Market

Who's Hiring

University of Wisconsin3 open roles
Turner Construction Company2 open roles
Esperanza1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in college recruiter jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, communications, or a related field
  • Experience managing full-cycle campus recruiting programs from sourcing to offer
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and candidate relationship management tools
  • Strong relationship-building skills with university career centers and faculty contacts
  • Ability to travel to campus events, career fairs, and information sessions as needed
  • Familiarity with diversity recruiting strategies and early-career pipeline development

Tips for Your College Recruiter Job Search

Tailor your resume to campus recruiting metrics

Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not duties. Quantify offer acceptance rates, event attendance, pipeline volume, or time-to-fill for campus roles. Generic HR resumes get skipped, so make it clear you understand early-career hiring specifically.

Highlight ATS and event management tools

College recruiter roles almost always require hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and campus event platforms. Name the specific tools you have used in your resume and cover letter so your application clears keyword filters without ambiguity.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists college recruiter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your school tier

Some employers recruit exclusively at research universities, others focus on community colleges or HBCUs. Read each posting carefully for the institution types mentioned, then align your cover letter to the school relationships and regional networks you have actually built.

Prepare a structured behavioral interview response set

College recruiter interviews almost always probe relationship management with faculty, handling a high-volume event season, and persuading reluctant hiring managers. Prep two or three tight examples for each scenario so you can pivot fluidly without rambling.

Negotiate start date around recruiting season cycles

Campus recruiting peaks in fall and spring. If you receive an offer in summer, ask whether a later start date is possible so you can hit the ground running at the right point in the cycle, not mid-ramp during the quiet period.

College Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most college recruiters?

University of Wisconsin, Turner Construction Company, and Esperanza are hiring the most college recruiters right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Organizations with large structured internship or rotational programs tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.

How many college recruiter jobs are remote?

About 50% of college recruiter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role often requires in-person travel during peak recruiting seasons. Program coordination, candidate screening, and employer branding work are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while on-campus events and career fairs typically require physical presence.

How do you become a college recruiter?

Start by earning a degree in human resources, business, or communications, then gain experience in a generalist HR, talent acquisition, or coordinator role. Build relationships with university career centers through volunteering at career fairs or coordinating internship programs. Move into a dedicated campus recruiting role by demonstrating event management skills, a school network, and measurable hiring outcomes from early-career programs.

Can you get hired as a college recruiter with little experience?

Yes, many employers hire candidates into entry-level campus recruiting coordinator roles with limited direct experience. Internship coordination, student organization leadership, career services work, or any role involving university partnerships all translate well. Emphasize relationship-building with student populations, event logistics, and any exposure to candidate screening or interview scheduling to make your application competitive.

What does the college recruiter interview process look like?

Most college recruiter interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your campus program experience, and a final-round panel or presentation. You may be asked to walk through how you would design a recruiting event, manage a school relationship, or handle a high-volume offer season. Some employers add a brief role-play or case exercise simulating a conversation with a university career center contact.

Where can I find and apply to college recruiter jobs?

You can find and apply to college recruiter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target employers, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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