Early Career University Engagement Mgr

Lyondell Basell North America

$111K — $167K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in university recruitment, talent acquisition, or related fields.
  • Proven team leadership and successful recruitment strategy development.
  • In-depth understanding of diversity and inclusion best practices in recruitment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficient in recruitment software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
  • Willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute effective campus recruitment strategies aligned with talent acquisition goals.
  • Manage campus recruitment teams and overall recruitment strategy and budget.
  • Build relationships with universities, career services, and student organizations.
  • Represent the company at career fairs and on-campus recruitment events.
  • Implement diversity and equity strategies in recruitment processes.
  • Analyze recruitment metrics and prepare performance reports for management.
  • Lead the team in enhancing brand presence at campus events.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and merit increases.
  • Dental, vision, and employee assistance programs.
  • 401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
  • Retirement (Pension) plan.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Vacation and paid holidays.
  • Educational assistance opportunities.
Full Job Description
A Day in the Life

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.

You Bring This Value

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%RID

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.


What We Offer

Great compensation package:

Competitive salary, merit increases + STI %
Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
Retirement (Pension) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation and Holidays
Educational Assistance

Competencies

Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
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