Early Career TA Manager

Basic Function

The Early Career TA Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive campus recruitment strategies to attract top-tier, diverse talent from leading universities. This role involves managing campus recruitment teams, planning and executing events, building strong relationships with university stakeholders, and continuously refining strategies based on data-driven insights.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategy Development and Execution:

• Design and drive effective campus recruitment strategic framework aligned with the company's talent acquisition goals.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment strategies based on market trends and feedback.

2. Campus Engagement:

• Manage overall campus recruiting strategy and budget – partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to align on strategic investments 
• Manage communications to key stakeholders on campus strategy and align external messaging and training to all brand ambassadors attending university events
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key universities, including career services, faculty, and student organizations.
• Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and other campus recruitment activities.

3. Diversity and Inclusion:

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure diversity and equity in the recruitment process.
• Track and report on diversity metrics and initiatives.
• Build partnerships with internal diversity and inclusion teams to align recruitment efforts with company goals.

4. Build Brand:

• Lead team in identification of campus recruitment events, including career fairs, information sessions, and on-campus interviews and ways to grow brand presence on campus.
• Ensure and maintain brand presence on relevant early career platforms that reach the target audience 
• Ensure events and materials are engaging, well-organized, and aligned with the company's employer brand.

5. Team Management:

• Lead a team of Early Career Specialists, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage performance and track performance metrics of campus teams.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Ensure recruitment team members are well-trained and equipped to represent the company effectively at all types of events

6. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics, including application rates, interview-to-offer ratios, and acceptance rates.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on recruitment progress, outcomes, and areas for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously refine recruitment processes and strategies.

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in university recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop successful recruitment strategies.
• Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion best practices in recruitment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with business leaders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for specific disciplines such as engineering, business, or technology.
• Knowledge of industry-specific talent needs and university recruitment best practices.
• Familiarity with analytics tools.

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