Cohen & Co
Talent Acquisition Manager- Campus Recruiting & Programs
Cohen & Co, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
Talent Acquisition Manager - Campus Recruiting & Programs at Cohen & Co. Lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of campus recruiting and the firm-wide internship program, delivering an exceptional early talent experience and building pipelines of future leaders. Own the full lifecycle of campus recruiting—from employer branding and university partnerships to intern engagement and conversion—while managing a small, high-performing team and collaborating across the organization to align on early talent strategy. Responsibilities
Design, execute, and continuously enhance the firm’s internship program, ensuring a best-in-class experience. Coordinate program logistics, onboarding, events, and professional development activities. Develop and execute intern engagement strategies to strengthen connection, learning, and belonging throughout the program. Partner with business leaders to ensure meaningful intern projects, mentorship, and performance feedback. Create and manage an intern-to-full-time conversion process that maximizes retention of high-performing talent. Leverage feedback and data to refine program effectiveness and conversion rates year over year. Oversee all campus recruiting activities across targeted universities and student organizations. Manage and coach a team of 2 recruiters and 1 coordinator, ensuring operational excellence and consistent execution of strategy. Represent the firm at key recruiting events, maintaining strong relationships with campus partners and student organizations. Own all campus recruiting and internship program analytics and reporting (pipeline health, conversion metrics, ROI, etc.). Use data to identify trends, make recommendations, and inform continuous improvement. Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility to key stakeholders and leadership teams. Assist TA Director as needed with additional TA-wide analytics. Partner closely with key internal TA stakeholders to ensure alignment on early talent goals and workforce planning. Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, sharing insights on market trends, campus engagement best practices, and competitive intelligence. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years focused on campus or early career recruiting. Proven experience leading a recruiting team and managing internship programs. University/early talent recruiting experience is a plus. Strong data orientation—comfortable using metrics to drive decisions and tell stories. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. Passion for developing early career talent and creating meaningful candidate experiences. Experience in improving processes, executing change, and overcoming challenges. Advanced knowledge and experience with ATS tools, preferred Workday. Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism throughout the recruiting process. Location
Akron, Cleveland, or Youngstown OH; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo or New York, NY; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA; Denver, CO. Chicago, IL or Milwaukee, WI locations strongly preferred. Hybrid work environment. Who We Are
At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. We honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by: championing diversity, equity and inclusion; and offering a comprehensive Total Rewards package including time off outside of standard PTO, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources, and more. Estimated Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000. Salaries are determined based on candidate factors including skills, experience, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. Our Total Rewards package goes beyond base compensation to support growth opportunities and employee well-being. Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture. Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes without a recruiting services contract with Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.
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Talent Acquisition Manager - Campus Recruiting & Programs at Cohen & Co. Lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of campus recruiting and the firm-wide internship program, delivering an exceptional early talent experience and building pipelines of future leaders. Own the full lifecycle of campus recruiting—from employer branding and university partnerships to intern engagement and conversion—while managing a small, high-performing team and collaborating across the organization to align on early talent strategy. Responsibilities
Design, execute, and continuously enhance the firm’s internship program, ensuring a best-in-class experience. Coordinate program logistics, onboarding, events, and professional development activities. Develop and execute intern engagement strategies to strengthen connection, learning, and belonging throughout the program. Partner with business leaders to ensure meaningful intern projects, mentorship, and performance feedback. Create and manage an intern-to-full-time conversion process that maximizes retention of high-performing talent. Leverage feedback and data to refine program effectiveness and conversion rates year over year. Oversee all campus recruiting activities across targeted universities and student organizations. Manage and coach a team of 2 recruiters and 1 coordinator, ensuring operational excellence and consistent execution of strategy. Represent the firm at key recruiting events, maintaining strong relationships with campus partners and student organizations. Own all campus recruiting and internship program analytics and reporting (pipeline health, conversion metrics, ROI, etc.). Use data to identify trends, make recommendations, and inform continuous improvement. Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility to key stakeholders and leadership teams. Assist TA Director as needed with additional TA-wide analytics. Partner closely with key internal TA stakeholders to ensure alignment on early talent goals and workforce planning. Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, sharing insights on market trends, campus engagement best practices, and competitive intelligence. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years focused on campus or early career recruiting. Proven experience leading a recruiting team and managing internship programs. University/early talent recruiting experience is a plus. Strong data orientation—comfortable using metrics to drive decisions and tell stories. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. Passion for developing early career talent and creating meaningful candidate experiences. Experience in improving processes, executing change, and overcoming challenges. Advanced knowledge and experience with ATS tools, preferred Workday. Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism throughout the recruiting process. Location
Akron, Cleveland, or Youngstown OH; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo or New York, NY; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA; Denver, CO. Chicago, IL or Milwaukee, WI locations strongly preferred. Hybrid work environment. Who We Are
At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. We honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by: championing diversity, equity and inclusion; and offering a comprehensive Total Rewards package including time off outside of standard PTO, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources, and more. Estimated Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000. Salaries are determined based on candidate factors including skills, experience, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. Our Total Rewards package goes beyond base compensation to support growth opportunities and employee well-being. Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture. Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes without a recruiting services contract with Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.
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