Job Summary:
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist - University Relations, you will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with universities, colleges, and technical schools to attract top talent to FHI 360. The TA Specialist – University Relations will collaborate with hiring departments and mentors to understand their hiring needs and develop strategies to engage with students. They will coordinate intern events and hiring fairs, manage advertising efforts, and stay updated on relevant industry trends and practices. They will be responsible for coordinating FHI 360’s internal Fellowship programs in addition to working with University Fellows.
Accountabilities:
Recruits, interviews, and recommends placement of candidates for intern positions.
Develops effective working relationships with universities, colleges, and technical schools.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with all levels of company.
Works in coordination with HR Communications to communicate important internship program dates throughout the year to the organization.
Works directly with interns and mentors to showcase FHI 360’s intern cohorts each semester.
Collaborates with hiring managers to identify and recommend the most qualified applicants for their internships.
Extends offers to candidates selected for internships.
Manages intern advertisements and internal and external messaging.
Coordinates in-person and virtual intern events.
Keeps informed of industry trends and standard processes related to intern recruitment.
Meets with managers and mentors to review intern SOWs and make recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Builds applicant pools through advertising with universities and colleges, through social media, and other internet sites.
Builds the FHI 360 brand by providing organization information to universities/colleges and intern applicants.
Makes presentations to FHI 360 hiring teams about the internship program, highlighting the benefits for both the students and organization.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations and/or attending HR conferences.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Solid understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures with recruitment activities and staffing functions.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws with focus on industry of the company to attract talent.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and media sources used for recruitment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent problem solving and project management skills.
Ability to work well with others and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
Education:
Associate’s Degree or its international Equivalent in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
HR certification preferred.
Experience:
Requires 3-5 years of experience with staffing/recruitment activities and practices with much of that time focused on working with universities and interns.
Prior experience cultivating meaningful relationships with universities, colleges, and technical schools.
Experience working closely with interns to identify appropriate opportunities and collect feedback post internship.
Working experience with Workday HRIS system preferred.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
Typical home office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Less than 10%
The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
US Based Hiring Salary Range: $65,00 - $85,000
International hiring ranges will differ based on location.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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