University Relations Recruiting Associate

About Us:

AdNet/AccountNet, Inc. is an 8(a), WOSB, and WBE owned management consulting firm founded in 1990. We blend the best in people with the ongoing demands of the workplace by providing high quality staffing and executive search services.

All parties of consideration must be local to the area

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be able to complete a comprehensive background check and any additional pre-employment screening requirements.
• Must be able to complete any security Clearance requirements associated with the position. 

Job Description

We are seeking a University Relations & Recruiting (UR&R) Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) who is ready to play a critical role in building high-performing teams. This role is designed for a strategic talent partner who thrives at the intersection of business partnership, talent strategy, and organizational impact.

The TABP will own the full cycle of University Relations & Recruiting, building and managing strategic relationships with target universities, partnering directly with hiring managers to develop pipelines, and hiring high-quality technical talent. This position plays an important role in shaping workforce growth through campus recruiting and university engagement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic relationships with target universities and student organizations aligned to business needs.
• Establish and maintain long-term university partnerships, including faculty, career services, and student organizations.
• Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies to build a sustainable early-career talent pipeline, including engineering disciplines and emerging technologies.
• Maintain a “keep warm” strategy for candidates across academic cycles.
• Screen, assess, and present qualified early-career candidates aligned to defined hiring profiles.
• Partner with hiring managers to refine candidate criteria and selection strategies.
• Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers on early-career talent market trends and campus strategy.
• Lead planning and execution of campus events, networking sessions, and student engagement initiatives.
• Promote company culture, values, and mission alignment to strengthen brand presence.
• Ensure a seamless, high-quality candidate experience through effective communication and process transparency.
• Use data insights to inform campus strategy aligned to business sustainability and affordability goals.
• Ensure adherence to recruiting policies, university guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Manage full life-cycle recruitment for regional and site-specific early-career and intern hiring requisitions.
• Collaborate with University Relations & Recruiting teams to participate in university partnerships.
• Update candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure data integrity.
• Develop and analyze University Relations & Recruiting metrics.
• Develop and implement process improvements that drive operational excellence.
• Consult with students, university partners, hiring managers, and leadership at various levels.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting or University Relations; or
• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting or University Relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must be based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ownership of full-cycle recruiting through offer acceptance.
• Proficiency in Workday and Eightfold.
• Previous talent acquisition experience in a corporate recruiting environment.
• Talent acquisition experience supporting internship and early-career hiring.

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