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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a University Relations Specialist to join our team and lead initiatives that foster strong partnerships between our organization and academic institutions. This role is critical in building and maintaining relationships with universities, colleges, and other educational entities to support recruitment, research collaboration, and brand awareness. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion for higher education and talent development.
As a University Relations Specialist, you will serve as the primary liaison between our company and academic institutions. You will coordinate campus outreach programs, attend career fairs, organize on-campus events, and work closely with internal stakeholders to align university engagement strategies with business goals. You will also play a key role in identifying and nurturing top student talent through internships, co-op programs, and entry-level hiring pipelines.
In this role, you will collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all university-facing initiatives. You will also monitor trends in higher education and recruitment to continuously improve our university relations strategy. Your ability to build long-term relationships with faculty, career services, and student organizations will be essential to your success.
This position requires a proactive, organized, and personable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should be comfortable presenting to large groups, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and representing the company with professionalism and enthusiasm. Experience in university recruiting, campus engagement, or higher education administration is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about connecting students with career opportunities and building strategic academic partnerships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and execute university engagement strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions
- Coordinate and attend campus events and career fairs
- Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment goals
- Manage internship and co-op program pipelines
- Track and report on university relations metrics
- Represent the company at university functions
- Identify opportunities for research and academic collaboration
- Maintain consistent employer branding across campuses
- Stay informed on trends in higher education and recruitment
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in university relations or campus recruiting
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience organizing events and public speaking
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and CRM tools
- Understanding of university structures and academic calendars
- Ability to travel to campuses and events as needed
- Passion for education and talent development
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with university or campus recruiting?
- How do you build and maintain relationships with academic institutions?
- Describe a successful campus event you organized.
- How do you align university engagement with business goals?
- What strategies do you use to attract top student talent?
- How do you measure the success of university relations programs?
- Are you comfortable traveling for campus events?
- What tools or platforms have you used for candidate tracking?
- How do you stay updated on trends in higher education?
- Why are you interested in this role?
