Job Description
Job Brief The role serves as the primary liaison to academic institutions, student organizations, and internal stakeholders for all university relations, internship programs, and entry-level talent pipelines.
At DHL, our people are our greatest asset! Everyone's contribution drives us to be the world's #1 logistics company.
Certified as a Great Place to Work and as a Top Employer, we're dedicated to fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for all. Our commitment and engagement with Our People ensure we continuously build a workplace we're all proud of. Plus, with competitive compensation and exceptional perks, we make sure your personal life shines just as brightly as your career.
JOB SUMMARY:
The College Program Manager is responsible for designing, leading, and executing all strategic and operational aspects of the organization's campus and early-career talent acquisition programs. The role serves as the primary liaison to academic institutions, student organizations, and internal stakeholders for all university relations, internship programs, and entry-level talent pipelines. Responsibilities include strategy development, event management, candidate sourcing and engagement, analysis of program effectiveness, partnership with business and HR leaders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive university, campus, and early-career recruiting strategy aligned with business needs. Build and strengthen relationships with targeted schools, academic and student organizations, career services, and faculty.
- Plan and execute high-impact campus events, including career fairs, info sessions, competitions, and networking.
- Create and manage internship, senior design project, and rotational development programs, ensuring a positive and structured experience for participants.
- Partner with business leaders and HR partners to assess workforce needs and develop effective intern/early-career talent pipelines.
- Lead targeted outreach and brand-building campaigns to attract diverse student populations and underrepresented talent.
- Oversee all candidate communications, application tracking, selection, onboarding, and conversion processes for campus talent.
- Develop and implement program metrics, track hiring outcomes, analyze pipeline data, and implement process improvements based on insights.
- Liaise with hiring managers to coordinate meaningful project assignments, mentorship opportunities, and evaluations for interns and new graduates
- Create and maintain a robust campus alumni engagement and communications strategy to maximize return offers, referrals, and brand advocacy.
- Monitor program budget, contracts, partnerships, and vendors.
- Benchmark, share, and implement best practices for early talent recruitment.
- Provide ongoing guidance, training, and coaching to recruiting partners and hiring managers around campus recruiting practices.
- Prepare and present regular reports and recommendations to leadership.
- Represent the company at national and regional university recruiter consortiums and events.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or related field; master's preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in university recruiting, corporate recruiting, campus program management, or early-careers talent strategy, preferably in a large or multi-site organization.
- Experience developing intern/college programs, building academic institution partnerships, and leading campus employer branding strongly preferred.
REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
- Exceptional project and event management skills; highly organized and deadline driven.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills with all levels, including students, faculty, and executives.
- Data-driven mindset; ability to analyze, report, and act on workforce and recruitment analytics.
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and student engagement platforms.
- Strong public speaking, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and quickly adapt to evolving university and business requirements.
- Budget management and vendor/contract oversight experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physical demands are consistent with a professional office setting.
- Regular sitting at workstation for 25 - 75% of the work shift.
- Frequent standing and walking.
- Able to work a range of shifts based on operational need.
- Up to 25% travel may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disability
Job Tags
Rotational program, Contract work, Internship, Work at office, Shift work,