Director College Recruiting

Candidate must be located in the Columbus, Ohio region.

A preferred internal candidate has been identified. All qualified candidates will be considered for this role and future opportunities.

• →Own and lead the end-to-end college recruiting strategy, including internships and full-time early career hiring
• →Build strong partnerships with universities, faculty, and campus organizations to enhance our brand and talent pipelines
• →Collaborate with business leaders to align recruiting strategies with workforce needs and priorities
• →Drive innovative approaches to candidate attraction, engagement, and selection
• →Lead initiatives that improve intern conversion and early career retention
• →Develop and track key metrics, using data to identify gaps and improve outcomes
• →Deliver executive-level reporting on program performance and progress
• →Advance inclusive recruiting strategies and expand access to underrepresented talent
• →Partner with internal teams to design impactful onboarding and development experiences
• →Lead and develop a team of college recruiting professionals

• Strong hiring outcomes aligned to annual workforce needs
• High intern-to-full-time conversion rates
• Improved retention of early career hires over multiple years
• Measurable growth in campus engagement and brand presence

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• 8+ years of professional experience, including: 
• 6+ years in recruiting or talent acquisition (college recruiting preferred)
• 3+ years leading programs or complex projects across teams
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action
• Experience building relationships with universities and external partners
• Expertise in inclusive hiring practices and early talent development
• Strong communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.