Campus Recruitment
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Cognizant scores A on the Alion truth index.
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About the role
As a Campus Recruitment Associate, you will make an impact by shaping Cognizant's future workforce, connecting with emerging talent, and driving impactful campus recruitment initiatives at a global technology leader committed to innovation and inclusion. You will be a valued member of the Campus Recruitment team and work collaboratively with campus recruiters, university partners, student organizations, and hiring stakeholders, supported by mentors invested in your career growth.
In this role, you will
Collaborate with campus teams to plan and implement recruiting events and strategies.
Build relationships with universities and student organizations to enhance Cognizant's visibility.
Coordinate and support activities such as career fairs, interviews, and campus presentations.
Manage communications with candidates to ensure a seamless and positive experience.
Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to refine processes and elevate outcomes.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring the candidate to live in one of the following areas: Bridgewater, NJ; Englewood, CO; Plano, TX; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC or Mesa, AZ.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, Business, or a similar field.
Passionate about talent acquisition, relationship building, and teamwork.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with an eagerness to learn.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and dedication to service excellence.
These will help you stand out
Prior HR or recruiting internship experience.
Experience contributing to creative projects that strengthen an employer brand.
Solid GenAI and Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
The annual salary for this position is between $65,000 - $70,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.