Talent Acquisition Business Partner - I

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AdNet/AccountNet, Inc. is an 8(a), WOSB, and WBE-owned management consulting firm founded in 1990. We blend the best in people with the ongoing demands of the workplace by providing high-quality staffing and executive search services.

*** All parties of consideration must be local to the area; relocation is not available***

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Business Partner I

Location: San Diego, California
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Travel: Up to 25% travel required
Duration: One-year
Schedule: 40 hours per week

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a University Relations & Recruiting (UR&R) Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) to support early-career recruiting initiatives. This role focuses on building relationships with universities, supporting hiring managers, managing candidate pipelines, and coordinating campus recruiting activities.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with target universities and student organizations.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with faculty, career services, and student organizations.
• Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies to support early-career talent pipelines.
• Maintain engagement with candidates throughout academic recruiting cycles.
• Screen, assess, and present qualified early-career candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to refine candidate criteria and selection strategies.
• Provide guidance regarding early-career talent market trends and campus recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate campus events, networking sessions, and student engagement activities.
• Promote organizational culture and employment opportunities to students and university partners.
• Support a positive candidate experience through clear communication and process transparency.
• Utilize data and metrics to support recruiting strategies.
• Ensure compliance with recruiting policies and university guidelines.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for early-career and internship positions.
• Collaborate with university recruiting teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain candidate activity and records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Develop and analyze recruiting metrics.
• Support process improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting or University Relations; or
• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting or University Relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting through offer acceptance.
• Experience using Workday and Eightfold.
• Previous talent acquisition experience in a corporate recruiting environment.
• Experience supporting internship and early-career recruiting programs.

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be able to complete a comprehensive background check and any additional pre-employment screening requirements.
• Must be able to meet any security clearance requirements associated with the position.

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