PhD & Professional Degree Recruiter

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 entry-level role, you will support terminal and professional degree recruiting, taking ownership for full-life cycle recruitment and coordinating day-to-day operational processes. Position could be located in Boston, Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC. You will report to a Talent Acquisition Manager and work closely with the global Talent Acquisition team to drive the momentum of CRA through hiring top talent.

• Identify and recruit qualified candidates using a variety of recruiting strategies including candidate research and outreach to academic programs (PhD placement coordinators).

• Provide a seamless recruiting experience to candidates, coordinating candidate communication and updates.

• Work with hiring managers to source and evaluate candidates, managing the overall candidate lifecycle including sourcing, assessment, and offer/attraction process.

• Coordinate internal recruitment activities, including customization of interview schedules and recruiting teams.

• Support reporting and operations. Track all relevant recruiting data within our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse). Create reports and analyze data to evaluate recruiting efforts and provide data-driven insights on our investments.

• Understand and market CRA’s unique value proposition as an employer, suggest and execute cultivation and brand-building events.

• Proactively research, identify, and communicate market trends, benchmarking our efforts against best practices.

• Support the continued development of a PhD/professional degree internship program.

• Participate in larger TA projects and initiatives, contribute creative ideas, and provide process improvement suggestions.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related discipline, with strong academic performance;

• Up to 2 years related work experience sourcing and recruiting diverse talent in a complex, fast paced and high-volume business (professional services preferred);

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), communication software (Zoom), advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) desirable;

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter preferred);

• Curious and analytic thinker with a problem-solving mindset who finds the right resources to solve the issue;

• Effective written and oral communication skills;

• Demonstrated high level ownership and detail orientation;

• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;

• Excellent time management and task prioritization;

• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;

• Empathic and warm personality, exhibiting patience and calmness in challenging situations;

• Flexibility to work across North American and European time zones, potential evening and weekend work, and occasional overnight/international travel.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, we require the following:

• CV/Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;

• Covering letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

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. Beginning with skill building, training continues with 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), 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 in the US 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 is eligible for overtime pay in lieu of 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.