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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a University Relations Manager to lead and manage strategic partnerships with academic institutions. This role is essential in building strong relationships with universities, colleges, and other educational organizations to support talent acquisition, employer branding, and collaborative research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in relationship management, higher education, and corporate outreach.
As a University Relations Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive university engagement strategy. This includes identifying key academic partners, organizing campus events, managing internship and co-op programs, and representing the company at career fairs and academic conferences. You will work closely with internal stakeholders such as Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Business Units to align university relations with organizational goals.
You will also be expected to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of university programs, gather feedback from students and faculty, and continuously improve engagement strategies. A successful candidate will be proactive, organized, and passionate about building long-term academic partnerships that benefit both the company and the educational institutions.
This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in higher education, recruiting, or corporate relations is highly desirable. The University Relations Manager will play a key role in shaping the future workforce and enhancing the company’s presence in the academic community.
Responsibilities
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- Establish and maintain relationships with academic institutions
- Coordinate campus recruitment events and career fairs
- Manage internship and co-op programs
- Collaborate with internal teams to align university efforts with business needs
- Track and report on program effectiveness and ROI
- Represent the company at academic conferences and events
- Facilitate faculty and student engagement initiatives
- Support employer branding efforts on campuses
- Identify opportunities for research and academic collaboration
Requirements
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- 3+ years of experience in university relations, recruiting, or higher education
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience organizing events and managing partnerships
- Knowledge of academic environments and student engagement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools
- Willingness to travel to partner institutions
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Passion for education and talent development
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with universities or academic institutions?
- How have you built and maintained long-term partnerships in the past?
- Describe a successful campus event you organized.
- How do you measure the success of university engagement programs?
- What strategies do you use to attract top student talent?
- How do you align university relations with business objectives?
- What challenges have you faced in university outreach and how did you overcome them?
- Are you comfortable traveling frequently for campus visits?
- How do you stay updated on trends in higher education and recruiting?
- What tools or platforms have you used to manage university programs?
