University Recruiter & Program Lead - (Hybrid) Boston, MA
Korn Ferry US
Location: Boston, MA 02108, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 07 August 2026
Job Description
Korn Ferry US is hiring a University Recruiter & Program Lead - (Hybrid) Boston, MA in Boston, MA. This is a full-time position.
About Us
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That's why the world's most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9, 000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:
Job description
The Role
Korn Ferry is searching for a Campus or University Recruiter to support one of our RPO clients - remotely from your professional home office anywhere in the United States.
As a member of Korn Ferry, the University Recruiter will build a world class University Relations and Internship program for our client while delivering an exceptional candidate and intern experience. s. This role focuses on high touch candidate and university relationship management as well as customer focus and responsiveness in client facing activities. The Recruiter is the subject matter expert around early talent development and building a long-term sustainable strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Campus Recruitment:
Preferred Skills:
Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.
Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
Korn Ferry Benefits
The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.
Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.
Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Check Disclaimer
The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That's why the world's most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9, 000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Development
- Rewards and Benefits
Job description
The Role
Korn Ferry is searching for a Campus or University Recruiter to support one of our RPO clients - remotely from your professional home office anywhere in the United States.
As a member of Korn Ferry, the University Recruiter will build a world class University Relations and Internship program for our client while delivering an exceptional candidate and intern experience. s. This role focuses on high touch candidate and university relationship management as well as customer focus and responsiveness in client facing activities. The Recruiter is the subject matter expert around early talent development and building a long-term sustainable strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Campus Recruitment:
- Partner with client steering committee to identify key target Universities and programs as well as long term strategy of clients University Program.
- Set road map to build long term relationships with identified Universities and programs.
- Develop a strong pipeline for both entry level positions and internships within the client's business.
- Build strong relationships with students to promote client as employer of choice by effectively communicate position opportunity and client value proposition
- Identify & communicate continuous improvement opportunities to steering committee.
- Organize and attend all related events such as career fairs, networking events, classroom presentations and interviews panels.
- Track and present all University and Internship related metrics to steering committee and executive team.
- Oversee Internship program including activities and engagement of team. Seek feedback and measure the program success.
- Intern program Management & Engagement
- Design, coordinate, and execute intern program activities throughout the internship experience.
- Lead onboarding and orientation. Plan and organize professional development workshops, networking events, executive speaker sessions, and intern recognition activities.
- Manage intern communications and serve as the primary point of contact for interns, managers, and program stakeholders.
- Gather feedback from interns and hiring managers to continuously improve the intern experience.
- Monitor program participation, engagement, and outcomes to ensure a high-quality and impactful internship program.
- Ability to travel 15% of the year
- 3+ years of full cycle recruitment experience
- 3+ years of university recruitment experience
- Campus programming and engagement leadership experience.
- 3+ years of experience conducting competency/behavioral based interviews
- 3+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience
- 3+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include market mapping, recruitment strategies and Boolean searches
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence change.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- High School Diploma
Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor's degree
- This role will be based in Boston, in office 4 days/week.
Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.
Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
Korn Ferry Benefits
The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.
Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.
Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Check Disclaimer
The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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