We are looking for a Campus Specialist to help strengthen university partnerships and support early-career hiring initiatives for a leading engineering organization in California. This long-term contract position is ideal for an HR specialist who enjoys building relationships with students, collaborating with hiring teams, and contributing to a positive experience for new graduate hires. The role works closely with campus contacts and internal stakeholders to maintain a strong employer presence, coordinate recruiting activity, and assist with onboarding and integration efforts as business needs evolve.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain productive relationships with universities, faculty contacts, and student communities to support long-term campus engagement.<br>• Coordinate campus recruiting activities from job posting through resume review, candidate screening, interview support, and hiring follow-up.<br>• Partner with hiring teams and cross-functional stakeholders to understand workforce needs and support timely recruitment campaigns for student and graduate talent.<br>• Represent the organization in university programs, outreach events, and branding initiatives to increase visibility and attract strong early-career candidates.<br>• Keep candidates engaged throughout the pre-joining period by providing communication, guidance, and a positive recruitment experience.<br>• Work alongside onboarding and integration teams to help new graduate and trainee hires transition smoothly into the organization.<br>• Serve as a connection point between internal business partners and external campus stakeholders to align outreach efforts with hiring goals.<br>• Travel to universities on a regular basis, typically two to three visits each month, to support relationship-building and recruiting activities.