University Recruiter

Job Title: Recruiter I Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Recruiter I to join our team. This role involves facilitating the recruitment process, including conducting interviews, checking references, making offers, and orienting new employees. You will perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status. This position requires a foundational understanding of recruitment processes and relies on pre-established guidelines to perform duties effectively. Responsibilities

- Conduct interviews with prospective candidates.
- Check references and verify candidate qualifications.
- Make job offers to selected candidates.
- Conduct orientation sessions for new employees.
- Perform exit interviews with departing employees.
- Process changes in employee status.

Essential Skills

- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 1-3+ years of experience in recruitment, recruiting coordination, or a related talent acquisition area.
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in recruitment.
- Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- 1-3 years of experience in sourcing.
- Comfortable working in high-volume recruitment environments.
- Experience in technical recruiting or university recruitment is a plus.

Work Environment The role operates under immediate supervision, typically reporting to a supervisor or manager. The work environment involves engaging with various recruitment processes and requires adherence to established guidelines.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.