Job Description:

As a Talent Acquisition University Relations (UR) Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies to attract, engage, and hire top-tier university talent. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers, university stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure a seamless and effective recruitment process. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our employer brand and build strong partnerships within the academic community. University Relations Specialist will serve as the main point of contact for interns throughout the recruitment process.Job Responsibilities:Program Management with internships, early career, alumni and ambassadors (45%)Develop communication strategy to enhance or create relationships with key university partners (career services, faculty, student groups, alumni)Maintain relationships with existing university partners and contacts; develop new relationships and assess additional partnership opportunitiesFacilitate classroom presentations as needed in order to increase brandopportunity awarenessPartner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop targeted university recruiting strategiesImplement innovative approaches to attract diverse university talent including internships and full-time positionsOversee campus ambassador programresponsibilitiesGenerate reportsreview event ROI and present findings to stakeholders, leveraging insights to optimize recruitment strategiesServe as the primary or sole representative present for campus events (classroom presentations, career fairs, sponsorship events, networking events, etc)Administrative (25%)Planning and supporting all university hiring and engagement eventsManage registration and expenses for all campus related eventsStaff each event with the appropriate amount of representatives and provide prep informationPrepare and organize event materials (banners, giveaways, brochures)Provide support for interviews virtually, on campus and onsite as applicableCreate and update corporate alumni listTrack and analyze university recruiting metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvementEmployer Branding (15%)Identify competitive advantage and effective messaging for university populationPost jobs with universities using Handshake, Simplicity (or other platforms)Expand social media reach and engagement with early career talent through campaignspostsHiringrecruitment (15%)Provide all managers involved in interviews with necessary candidate information, coordinate interview schedulesSecure intern hires for summer opportunitiesAssist with warming activities and onboarding process for new hiresAssist with building entry level talent pipeline on full time positions as needed (sales, administrative roles)Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required4+ years of professional work experience; at least 2 years of early career recruiting andor experience in a university related roleAbility to work primarily from our Alpharetta, GA corporate officeAbility to travel to universities and events as needed; some overnight travel necessaryUp to 30% travel on averageStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders.Excellent administrative and organizational skillsStrong attention to detailStrong presentation skillsExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Proficiency in MS Office and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) preferred.Exposure to Yello and Handshake a plus