ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS Talent Acquisition Recruiter - University Relations Salary in the United States

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Job Description:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or similar field of study preferred 

Skills:

• Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively contribute to a team environment
• Proficient interviewing, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced, frequently changing environment
• Responsible for direct source candidates, leverage current sourcing tools, and the ability to team with outside sourcing vendors when needed
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office  programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Work Experiences:

• 1+ years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience
• Proficient use of applicant tracking tools (Workday preferred) and web-based recruiting resources required
• Retail experience a plus

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and manage relationships with all Tier 1 universities on behalf of AS+O
• Responsible for attracting, interviewing and hiring for the Summer Intern Program
• Plan and execute Summer Intern Program
• Partner with internal business partners, talent acquisition team members and external business partners
• Build and maintain AS+O brand recognition on university campuses with both students and faculty, positioning AS+O as an employer of choice
• Constant partnership with HRBP and functional leaders in order to anticipate and staff entry-level positions with university graduates
• Provide superior customer service to all involved with the full life cycle talent acquisition process and workflow
• Partner with organizational development team to ensure recruiting strategies align with succession plans
• Consult with hiring managers to develop a thorough understanding of the position to create a recruiting strategy to support, attract and select top talent
• Develop a constant pool of candidates for key positions at all levels
• Utilize various recruiting sources to identify candidates, including internet, networking and referrals
• Assist internal Team Members in the pursuit of new opportunities within the company
• Provide status reports, hiring trends and analysis to management
• Assist with various projects as required
• Participate in recruitment events such as job fairs and presentations
• Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules
• Duties may change; Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Travel required: 30% annually (90% in the Fall recruiting semester)
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.​