Talent Acquisition Co-Op

The Talent Acquisition Co-Op will support the Talent Acquisition team in attracting, identifying, and hiring top talent across the organization. This role offers hands‑on experience in full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, employer branding, and talent pipeline development. The co‑op will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to help deliver an exceptional candidate experience while learning best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.

• Assist recruiters with full-cycle recruitment activities for hourly, salaried, internship, and professional positions.
• Source candidates through Linked In, job boards, university partnerships, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate candidate interviews and maintain communication throughout the hiring process.
• Support candidate tracking and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Participate in candidate phone screens and preliminary assessments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Help prepare and post job advertisements on internal and external platforms.
• Support campus recruiting initiatives, career fairs, and university relations activities.
• Assist recruiters with candidate scheduling, offer preparation, and pre‑employment activities.
• Create recruiting metrics reports and analyze talent acquisition data.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate information and recruiting records.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

• Previous internship, co‑op, leadership, campus organization, or customer service experience.
• Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or workforce planning.
• Experience using Linked In, recruiting platforms, or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• We value professionals who embrace innovation and continuous learning. Candidates should demonstrate curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, along with a willingness to adopt new tools and capabilities that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the talent acquisition function.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Initiative and willingness to learn
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Customer‑service orientation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Through this co‑op experience, students will gain exposure to:

• Full‑cycle recruitment processes
• Talent sourcing and candidate engagement strategies
• Campus and early‑career recruiting
• Employer branding and recruitment marketing
• Recruiting analytics and workforce planning
• Collaboration with business leaders and hiring managers

• Real‑world Talent Acquisition experience in a professional environment
• Direct mentorship from Talent Acquisition professionals and business leaders
• Exposure to strategic workforce planning and recruiting practices
• Opportunities to develop sourcing, interviewing, and networking skills
• Meaningful projects that contribute directly to organizational growth and hiring success

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status…