Geared toward candidates comfortable with building university partnerships and managing internship programs, with a focus on data center operations and logistics in Dallas, TX.
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Original posting from Black Box
The Campus Recruiter, Data Center Talent is responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring early-career talent to support data center operations, engineering, construction, logistics, and critical environment functions. This role develops strategic partnerships with universities, community colleges, technical schools, trade programs, military transition programs, and workforce development organizations to build sustainable talent pipelines.
The recruiter serves as a talent ambassador for the organization, driving internship, apprenticeship, co-op, and new graduate hiring programs while delivering an exceptional candidate experience and supporting long-term workforce growth.
Key Responsibilities
Campus Recruiting Strategy
Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies aligned with data center workforce demands.Identify target universities, technical colleges, trade schools, and workforce programs.Build annual campus recruiting plans that support hiring forecasts and business growth objectives.Partner with workforce planning and hiring leaders to understand future talent requirements.Develop diverse talent pipelines for technical and operational roles.University & Community Partnerships
Develop relationships with:UniversitiesCommunity collegesTechnical schoolsTrade programsVeteran and military transition organizationsWorkforce development agenciesServe as the primary recruiting contact for assigned institutions.Participate in advisory boards, workforce councils, and educational partnerships.Support curriculum-alignment discussions to meet industry workforce needs.Internship & Early Career Programs
Manage internship, co-op, apprenticeship, and new graduate recruitment activities.Coordinate candidate selection, interview scheduling, and offer processes.Partner with business leaders to ensure meaningful internship experiences.Support conversion of interns into full-time employees.Participate in onboarding and early-career development initiatives.Recruiting Events & Employer Branding
Represent the company at:Career fairsTechnical competitionsIndustry conferencesCampus eventsMilitary hiring eventsCommunity workforce programsDeliver presentations and information sessions highlighting careers in data centers.Develop employer branding materials and social engagement strategies.Increase awareness of data center career opportunities among emerging talent.Stakeholder Partnership
Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders.Provide guidance on market trends and campus hiring best practices.Consult on interview selection and candidate evaluation processes.Collaborate with HR, Learning & Development, and Workforce Planning teams.Analytics & Reporting
Monitor and report recruiting metrics including:Internship hiringNew graduate hiringEvent attendanceOffer acceptance rateInternship conversion rateDiversity pipeline metricsTime-to-fillCandidate satisfactionUse data to improve recruiting effectiveness and program outcomes.Compliance & Process Management
Maintain candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (Oracel).Ensure recruiting activities comply with employment regulations and company policies.Support recruiting audits and reporting requirements.Maintain accurate hiring and program documentation.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, Education, or related field.2+ years of recruiting, campus recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or related experience.Experience organizing events and building external partnerships.Strong communication and presentation skills.Ability to manage multiple recruiting programs simultaneously.Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting platforms.
Why Black Box?
Black Box is a leading global technology solutions provider with 2,500+ team members across 24 countries. We design, deploy, and manage world-class IT infrastructure solutions for some of the most demanding environments worldwide. We value innovation, ownership, transparency, and continuous growth—both in our business and our people. When you join Black Box, you join a team committed to delivering excellence and elevating the customer experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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