Posted:
1/29/2026, 4:14:07 AM
Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
People & HR
Job Description
As a key member of the University Relations team responsible for the #1 Internship in Healthcare and Engineering/Technology, the University Relations recruiter will power the growth of vibrant and diverse intern talent communities with a focus on strategy, innovation and technologies that accelerate the attraction, development and overall internship success of the best & brightest early intake talent. The role involves devising and executing a campus strategy at colleges and universities across the United States while building and maintaining strong internal relationships with key business stake holders.
Core Job Responsibilities
Through the development of inspiring and innovative recruitment and intern experience tactics in addition to the launch of new recruiting technology and branding tools, the recruiter will ensure we leave no stone unturned in uncovering & nurturing remarkable talent to drive innovation. As part of the role, this team member will also power other pipeline strategies that deliver talent solutions worldwide. These strategies will be rooted in our commitment to a Global Intern experience. The recruiter will advise the business on recruiting best practices; on-campus event strategy and content; summer intern program design; and candidate selling and closing. The recruiter will work with a variety of social media and digital recruiting tools with the support of a collaborative team, both within the recruiting team and in the company.
The recruiter will be expected to deliver an Intern Program with external recognition in the form of rankings, awards and placement as a top tier program. They will have responsibility for providing guidance and leadership to Campus Ambassadors and recruiting teams both on campus and through virtual recruitment efforts.
Position Accountability / Scope
The recruiter will partner closely with program leaders, executive business leadership and external stakeholders to build capabilities to drive relevant, impactful attraction & engagement outcomes. The ability to leverage CRM best practices to generate engagement strategies that drive consumer-like experiences for top talent prospects is essential. The ability to liaise with BHR, university partners and executive business leaders to support Talent Community development is a key to success in the role.
Minimum Education
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required
Minimum Experience/Training Required
The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Website: https://abbott.com/
Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1944
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical