Campus Recruiting Specialist; TN

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The Campus Recruiting Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving the growth of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services (MREIS) by owning and executing the recruitment process for entry-level Real Estate Agents/Associates across our 30+ offices nationwide. This position is ideal for a dynamic and relationship-driven individual who thrives in a high-volume recruiting environment focused on engaging recent college graduates. You will act as the front-line ambassador of the Matthews brand on campuses and at recruiting events, helping identify , attract, and nurture top sales talent entering the workforce.

This is a highly visible role that will require cross-functional collaboration with Market Leaders (MLs), Associate Market Leaders (AMLs), the Sales Enablement team, Marketing, and Operations to deliver a world-class candidate experience.

This position is based in our Nashville, TN office.

Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for the Real Estate Agent/Associate role posted on the Matthews Careers page.
• Partner with Market Leaders across 30+ U.S. offices to identify hiring needs and align campus strategies.
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records and deliver regular reporting on pipeline activity.

• Own the strategy, scheduling, and execution of on-campus and virtual recruiting events at key target universities.
• Manage registration and logistics for career fairs, speaker sessions, networking events, and sales competitions.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with college career centers, faculty, student organizations, and internship programs.
• Coordinate shipping, collateral, branded materials, and promotional items for recruiting events.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective junior agents; deliver an outstanding candidate experience from first interaction through offer stage.
• Promote Matthews’ unique sales culture, training programs, and career growth opportunities to recent graduates.
• Develop candidate communication content and messaging in collaboration with Marketing.
• Champion the Matthews brand on campus and online, including Handshake, Symplicity, Linked In, and other platforms.

• Track and report recruiting KPIs, including pipeline volume, conversion rates, and time-to-hire.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage recruiting budgets and expense tracking related to travel, career fairs, and promotional efforts.
• Support broader talent acquisition initiatives, including CRM/data entry, sales trainee programming, and process improvement projects.

• Coordinate onboarding logistics for summer intern and new hire classes, including collateral preparation, scheduling, and event coordination.
• Assist with summer training activities (mixers, speaker events, room setup, catering).
• Support ad hoc needs from Market Leaders, especially related to junior talent engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in campus recruiting, sales recruiting, project coordination, or a fast-paced administrative role.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel domestically for recruiting events (approx. 20–30%).

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience engaging early-career professionals or recent college graduates.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recruiting platforms (Handshake, Salesforce, Linked In Recruiter, etc.).
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate assessment tools (e.g., Predictive Index).