SummarySr. Manager University RelationsAt our Company, We Grow People, Brands, and Businesses!We areseekingan exceptional and experienced Sr. Manager University Relations who willbe responsible fordeveloping, influencing, and executing innovative campus recruiting strategies to attract top talent for our internship and early career development programs. The Sr. Manager University Relations will also support events and communication surrounding the summer internship program.Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! Responsibilities:
Design and implement a campus outreach strategy to support businessobjectivesand needs
Partner with business leaders to deeply understand business strategies and talent needs
Source, recruit, and hire top talent for the Advantage Solutions internship program
Build andmaintainpartnerships with campus contacts - career services, professors, and internal campus recruiting teams
Leverage data to lead the development and execution of campus recruiting and early talent strategies
Create and manage efficient interview and talent selection processes whilemaintaininga best-in-class candidate experience
Serve as primary point-of-contact for candidates through their full-time hire date (recruitment and interview process + internship program)
Develop a strong pipeline of talent through sourcing, social media, and other non-traditional recruiting strategies
Coordinate and lead all in-person and virtual recruitment efforts
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience isrequired
3+ years of professional experience in University Relations
Proven experience with ATS and HRIS platforms, as well asleveragingcollege recruiting platforms (i.e.: Handshake)
Ability to travel up to 40% during peak internship recruiting season
Must have a continuous improvement mindset
Exceptional organization and planning skills
Strong presentation and communication skills
Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business.
Strong computer skills includingproficiencywith Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers
Job Will Remain Open Until FilledResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Essential Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to gain a deeper understanding of business strategies and talent needs; and design and implement a campus outreach strategy to support those business objectives needs
Develop a strong pipeline of talent through sourcing, social media, and other non-traditional recruiting strategies in order to hire top talent for the Advantage Solutions internship program
Building and maintaining partnerships with campus contacts (career services, professors, and internal campus recruiting teams). Coordinate and lead all in-person and virtual recruitment efforts
Create and manage efficient interview and talent selection processes while maintaining a best-in-class candidate experience
Serve as primary point-of-contact for candidates through their full-time hire date (recruitment and interview process + internship program)
Supervisor ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
Travel up to 30 %
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience is required
3-5 Years of experience in University Relations
Proven experience with ATS and HRIS platforms, as well as leveraging college recruiting platforms (i.e.: Handshake)
Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Non-Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Important InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Job Locations US-MO-Saint LouisPrimary Posting Location : City Saint LouisPrimary Posting Location : State/Province MOPrimary Posting Location : Postal Code 63113Primary Posting Location : Country USRequisition ID 2024-432920Position Type Full TimeCategory Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)Minimum USD $111,700.00/Yr.Maximum USD $145,200.00/Yr.