This will be a hybrid role based out of the Banfield Pet Hospital headquarters in Vancouver, WA. Salary Range: $69,073 - $94,975 (DOE)Summary and Qualifications: Execute university relations strategies, support execution of the DVM and VT externships, student job program and student ambassador program and develop early talent pipelines in partnership with the field and greater Talent Acquisition.Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:
Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Partner with campus teams to build strategy and execute relationship building activities with students, faculty and staff at veterinary and veterinary technology colleges and universities.
Execute planning and implementation of DVM and VT Externships, Student Job Program and Student Ambassador Program.
Partner with DVM and VT recruitment teams to maintain flow of early pipeline talent.
Partner with Employer Branding, Marketing and Corporate Affairs to create engaging programs collateral, program content and communications.
Provide support for development of new student experiences and lead continuous improvement efforts for existing programs.
Provide training and communication for field and hospitals participating in student programs.
Partner with external vendors on program execution maintaining operational excellence.
Partner with Director Veterinary Quality (DVQ) Liaisons, Student Ambassadors, and recruiters to plan and execute campus events and sponsorships with partnership.
Manage and maintain library of campus resources on Teams.
Identify, train, and engage with area student programs champions.
Other job duties as assigned.
Special Working Conditions:
Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
Environment where pets are present.
Experience, Education and/or Training:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Veterinary is preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Five years of experience with campus recruiting, talent acquisition, project and/or event management; or five years of combined experience in veterinary hospitals including line management and experience working with student interns and externs are required.
The ability to communicate with a variety of associates and individuals across a variety of locations and levels is required.
Experience with Phenom CRM and Workday ATS is preferred.
What We Offer – The Good Stuff:
Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones
Fertility and family-building assistance
Paid Parental leave
Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance
Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Competitive referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid
Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match
Commuter Benefits
Legal Plan
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
Mental health support and resources
Paid Volunteering
Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets
Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions
Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs)
A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more
Even More Good Stuff:
Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (we have 7 of them!)
Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!
Terms and conditions applyBenefits eligibility is based on employment statusWE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.