Fifth Third Bank is a leading financial institution, and they are seeking a University Relations Recruiting Specialist to provide operational support for their early-career recruiting program. This role involves planning and executing university recruiting activities, screening candidates, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
Partner with recruiters to plan, schedule, and execute on‑campus, in‑office, and virtual recruiting events, including career fairs, information sessions, and candidate programs, while maintaining the University Relations calendar
Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate baseline qualifications, interest, and alignment with role requirements, typically by reviewing applications and resumes, completing phone/virtual screening conversations or structured screening questions, documenting screening outcomes in the recruiting system, and providing timely recommendations and next-step routing to recruiters
Support employer branding efforts through campus job postings and coordination of recruitment marketing materials, event supplies, and branded gifts
Support candidate scheduling and communication throughout the recruiting process, typically by coordinating interview details, communicating instructions, and ensuring candidates have timely updates and an excellent experience. Serve as the primary point of contact for candidate scheduling queries
Support offer, pre-boarding, and onboarding activities for early-career hiring, typically by initiating and monitoring background checks, processing new-hire transactions, and sending pre-start instructions and start-date confirmation communications to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to day one
Compile, submit, and track offers for intern and full-time candidates, including initiating offer tasks in Workday
Pay invoices, retain receipts, and document expenses for reporting purposes
Maintain accurate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), generate recruiting reports, and support business review data needs
Serve as a secondary liaison with university career services and external partners to facilitate recruiting activities
Participate in process improvement efforts and propose practical solutions for recruiting challenges
Ensure compliance with record-keeping standards and ethical recruiting practices
Performing other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities as necessary to support your team’s and the company’s mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related area preferred
1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, university relations, HR operations or equivalent experience
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate candidate and recruiter activities, including scheduling, communication and task tracking
Ability to quickly adapt to changing work environments and priorities
Preferred
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to travel approximately 30% during peak recruiting seasons
Collaborative mindset for working with internal and external stakeholders
Analytical skills for generating reports and providing data insights
Customer service orientation for candidate and stakeholder experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Differentiated compensation offerings
Fifth Third Bancorp is a financial services company that specializes in small business, retail banking, and investments. It is a sub-organization of Fifth Third Bank.
