University Recruiting Coordinator

First Financial Bankshares, operating under the brand First Financial Bank (FFB), is a respected financial institution with headquarters located in Abilene, Texas. As a part of the esteemed First Financial Family, the company is committed to growth, innovation, and the personal development of its employees. FFB prides itself on fostering a collaborative and diverse workplace environment where innovation thrives and every team member is valued for their contributions. The organization operates with a strong, unified culture, encouraging teamwork and empowerment, ensuring that goals are met efficiently and effectively. As a community-focused bank, First Financial Bankshares continuously invests in the professional growth of its workforce through various developmental opportunities, aiming to be the premier destination for top talent within the financial sector.

The role of University Recruiting Coordinator at First Financial Bankshares is a pivotal position within the company’s talent acquisition strategy. This full-time role is based in Abilene, Texas, and is designed for an individual who is passionate about connecting with and recruiting emerging talent from leading academic institutions. The University Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with universities, faculty, student organizations, and management teams internally. This position involves shaping and executing innovative recruitment strategies that promote the FFB brand as an employer of choice to management-level candidates, faculty members, and prospective students.

In this capacity, the coordinator acts as a primary company ambassador, managing relationships with career services offices and other relevant groups to enhance the candidate pipeline for the company’s employment and internship programs. The role requires leveraging social media platforms to boost engagement and visibility, organizing recruiting events such as career fairs and on-campus interviews, and collaborating with marketing and human resource teams to ensure a coherent brand message. The coordinator must also track and analyze recruitment activities' effectiveness, manage the candidate selection process, and help First Financial Bankshares attract high-quality applicants who align with its values and business goals.

This role involves collaboration with executive management and hiring managers across the organization, demanding excellent networking, communication, and project management skills. The University Recruiting Coordinator position offers a dynamic work environment, requiring a proactive person who thrives on challenge, is self-motivated, and can manage multiple recruitment initiatives with minimal supervision. Candidates should expect to travel up to 50 percent of the time, especially during peak recruiting seasons, to effectively engage with target universities and various stakeholders. By joining First Financial Bankshares in this role, candidates will play a critical role in securing the future talent of the company, contributing to its continued success and innovative spirit.