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Senior Associate, University Recruiter

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
1300 Southwest 5th Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, University Recruiter to join our Talent & Culture organization. Responsibilities: Develop and execute a university recruiting strategy for each school within assigned portfolio; plan and oversee campus activities and events both in person, on campus and virtual to meet current and future recruiting needs; this includes managing budgets for respective schools Create and manage internal relationships; establish connections with partners and practice professionals across service lines to deliver recruiting initiatives, programs and share best practices; manage school teams by educating alumni and practice professionals on our recruiting approach; partner with Primary Recruiters to ensure a consistent recruiting approach to present candidate feedback and ensure strong coordinated candidate care Support office programs and special UTA projects; aid in the planning and execution of designated office programs such as student group office visits, the internship program, and participate in special projects such as SMEs to support the University Talent Acquisition strategy Act as primary liaison for target campus contacts; own relationships with college placement office, key faculty and student organizations at target schools Work to ensure compliance and make sure the hiring process complies with KPMG policies and procedures, as well as employment laws and regulations Analyze key trends from each school, stay abreast of industry knowledge, competitive intelligence, and best practices for recruiting; present findings and make strategic recommendations based on their analysis to stakeholders to influence data driven decisions Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to contribute to KPMG's respectful and high-performing work environment Qualifications: Minimum two years of recent recruiting, event planning, or professional services experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or six years equivalent experience Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ATS and CRM platforms a plus; ability to use data and analytics to report on results and influence decision-making Capability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with excellent time management and organization skills Poise and maturity to be the KPMG representative on campus to students, faculty, and school administration Ability to work overtime as needed Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=5704_9_25 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.