Aprio is seeking a high-performing Senior Associate, Campus Recruiter to support and execute our early talent strategy across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This role plays a critical part in shaping our future workforce by leading campus engagement, driving candidate pipelines, and delivering a best-in-class recruiting experience.
This individual will serve as a regional owner of campus relationships and recruiting strategy, partnering closely with office leadership and internal stakeholders to attract and convert top early talent. The role requires strong ownership, adaptability, and a passion for building meaningful connections with students and universities.
Position Responsibilities:
- Own and execute campus recruiting strategy for assigned universities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region
- Build and maintain strong relationships with career services, faculty, and student organizations (e.g., accounting societies, affinity groups)
- Develop campus-specific engagement plans, including events, partnerships, and outreach strategies
- Identify opportunities to expand presence and enhance brand awareness across target campuses
- Lead and represent Aprio at career fairs, networking events, information sessions, and student organization engagements
- Travel extensively during recruiting season to support in-person campus activities
- Deliver presentations, lead student conversations, and serve as a visible brand ambassador
- Partner with firm leaders and staff to ensure strong, consistent campus presence and messaging
Candidate Pipeline Management:
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of intern and entry-level candidates from initial engagement through offer
- Screen, evaluate, and advance candidates in partnership with hiring teams
- Maintain accurate and timely candidate tracking, feedback collection, and pipeline reporting
- Drive timely decision-making and ensure alignment with hiring goals and timelines
Interview & Selection Process:
- Coordinate and facilitate interviews (on-campus and virtual)
- Gather feedback from interview teams and synthesize recommendations
- Support offer decision processes and candidate selection discussions
- Ensure a high-quality, consistent evaluation process aligned with firm standards
Candidate Experience & Offer Management:
- Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from first touch through offer acceptance
- Lead timely follow-up communications and personalized engagement strategies
- Partner with candidates through the offer process, driving acceptance and engagement
- Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates post-offer to support yield and retention
Program & Cross-Functional Support:
- Contribute to broader early talent initiatives, including internship programs, mentorship programs, and campus ambassador efforts
- Support recruiting-related projects, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Talent Development, and office leadership on hiring needs and workforce planning
- Assist with event planning, program execution, and recruiting operations as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
- 3+ years of campus recruiting experience (required)
- Proven experience managing full-cycle campus recruiting and university relationships
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently during recruiting seasons
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple campuses, timelines, and priorities
- Experience recruiting for accounting, consulting, or professional services environments
- Familiarity with ATS systems (e.g., Lever, Workday) and campus recruiting platforms (e.g., Handshake)
- Experience influencing stakeholders and working with senior leaders
Key Competencies:
- Ownership & accountability
- Relationship building & influence
- Execution excellence
- Communication & presentation skills
- Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, seasonal recruiting environment
Why This Role:
- High-visibility role with direct impact on firm growth and talent pipeline
- Opportunity to shape campus strategy and regional hiring outcomes
- Exposure to firm leadership and cross-functional initiatives
- Dynamic, relationship-driven work with meaningful travel and campus engagement