Associate Manager, Recruiting- Campus

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team.

Job Overview

Office Policy: Hybrid environment - 3 days in office

Role Type: Full-Time (fixed-term) Employment

We are looking for an Associate Manager, Recruiting to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. In this entry level position, you will be responsible for sourcing top-tier college students to participate in our student ambassador programs across the United States and Canada.

This is a fixed-term role through October 30, 2026 with a strong likelihood of extension based on business needs and performance.

What You’ll Do

Create, implement, and lead campus recruiting strategies at colleges and universities nationwide, effectively communicating how Next Gen enhances the student experience through program opportunities

Develop strong business relationships with key campus contacts, including career centers and relevant student organizations

Build and maintain relationships with talent pools while identifying and securing candidates to address immediate and future program needs

Leverage traditional and creative sourcing methods including research, networking, social media, event attendance, partnerships, memberships, and referrals

Understand the unique needs of each client program and adapt recruitment strategies accordingly

Collaborate closely with the Next Gen Client Services team to support efficient and effective recruitment processes across multiple client programs and roles

Track all recruiting activity in Salesforce by creating, updating, and maintaining accurate documentation of student, university, and program records

Support the daily workflow of client projects to ensure timely and cost-effective program execution

Measure and analyze recruitment tactics to identify opportunities for optimization and improved performance

Research higher education institutions, campus trends, policies, procedures, event opportunities, and relevant contacts

Participate in agency brainstorms to develop innovative ways to engage Next Gen consumers

Contribute to agency culture by fostering positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm toward day-to-day responsibilities and agency initiatives

Perform other duties, as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree required

0–2 years of relevant experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, campus engagement, marketing, or related fields

Experience developing and executing candidate sourcing strategies preferred

Strong customer-service orientation with exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data

Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively

Creative thinker willing to explore innovative approaches and solutions

Ability to deliver excellence independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce, and FormAssembly is a plus

Base salary range: $45,000 - $50,000.

Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

What We Offer:

Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.

Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.

Healthcare: Medical, HSA coverage options

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.