Job Description
This role is responsible for the Syracuse District campus recruitment and selection efforts. This role will execute office recruiting plans for activity and intern contract and conversion goals. Critical competencies in this position include interpersonal savvy, priority setting, strong verbal and written communication skills, and drive for results.
Primary Responsibilities:
Sourcing
- Build and develop effective referral sources:
- - In-office: current and former interns, FRs, staff, leaders
- - On-campus: COIs, professors, department heads, athletics, career services, student organizations
- Participate in campus clubs and organizations to promote and brand Northwestern Mutual
- Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies on campus including the career services website, online job postings and advertising to include ads, direct mail, community events, etc.
- Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices
- Prepare and maintain recruiting and marketing materials
- Determine, schedule and coordinate on-campus recruiting activities
Accountability, Tracking, and Analysis
- Report weekly campus recruiting activity to leadership team
- Develop proficiency and use of home office-supported software to maintain candidate databases and accurate records of prospects to ensure efficiency of the selection process
- Assist in the coordination of leadership team meetings and the preparation of activity/results reports
- Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in selection process; establish and implement improvements
- May include the oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1-3 years professional work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field
- Experience in the financial services industry a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally as a team member and with all levels of people
- Experience with prospecting; generating leads via phone or face-to-face interactions preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake)
- Strong network of personal/professional advocates and campus relationships