About Charles River Associates Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.  Position Overview  The Human Capital team comprises about 25 professionals committed to attracting, developing, and retaining excellent colleagues across the firm. Our culture embraces a growth mindset: inspiring excellence and bringing expertise and innovation to the role every day. The Global Talent Acquisition team is central to CRA’s success by identifying great talent to join our firm.  In this role, you will take ownership for full life-cycle university recruitment, and work closely with the global Talent Acquisition team to coordinate day-to-day operational processes that support the acquisition of top talent. * Oversee university recruiting (full-time and internship) for universities in the geography;  * Work with internal hiring managers and teams to market roles, source and evaluate candidates, and identify attraction strategies; * Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with external stakeholders (university personnel, career centers); * Manage overall candidate lifecycle and communication (marketing, sourcing, assessment, offer and attraction processes); * Support reporting and operations. Create reports and analyze data to evaluate university recruiting efforts, providing data-driven insights on our investments. Proactively research, identify, and communicate market trends; * Understand and market CRA’s unique value proposition as an employer, suggest and execute cultivation and brand-building events; * Coordinate logistics and participate in campus-related events; * Coordinate internal recruitment activities for specific internal groups/practices, including customization of interview schedules and recruiting teams; * Track all relevant recruiting data within our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse); * Participate in broader TA projects and initiatives, contribute creative ideas, and provide process improvement suggestions. Some examples include: * Training on recruiting best practices; * Diversity & inclusion initiatives; * Branding and social media. Desired Qualifications  * Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent relevant full-time work experience; * 1-3 years related work experience with university recruiting in a complex, fast paced and high-volume business (professional services preferred); * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) desirable; * Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred) and other recruiting technology (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.); * Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems; * Effective written and oral communication skills; * Demonstrated high level of initiative, problem solving and leadership; * Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities; * Excellent time management, task prioritization, and detail orientation; * Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; * Flexibility for evening events, occasional weekend work, and periodic overnight travel. To Apply To be considered for this position, we require the following: * Resume – please include current contact information (personal email and telephone number); * Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals, we really do want to understand how you express yourself. Career Growth and Benefits  * CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programs, encouraging you to thrive as an individual and team member. Training consists of technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. * We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers. Work Location Flexibility CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.       Salary and other compensation A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.