University Relations and I&D Specialist

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Job Description:

UPS is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic University Relations and Inclusion & Diversity Specialist to attract premier professional and technical candidates utilizing a variety of successful recruiting channels. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, exciting career opportunity, we want to hear from you!

The University Relations and Inclusion & Diversity Specialist develops and manages relationships with College/University Career Service departments, Colleges and Schools, Deans, Professors and works with leadership with diversity groups and transition service offices at military bases. S/he extends job offers to internal and external candidates. This Specialist travels up to 50% of the time and supports engagements at colleges, veteran events, diversity organizations and various affinity groups.

S/he reviews resumes, conducts HR fit phone interviews, and presents potential best-fit candidates to the hiring manager for consideration. S/he actively sources candidates to ensure requisition needs are promptly filled with quality hires. This Specialist monitors employment processes to ensure legal compliance and makes recommendations for process improvements. S/he sources and recruits candidates using a variety of outlets, such as job postings and social media, while targeting ideal candidates for the job. The University Relations and Inclusion & Diversity Specialist develops relationships with prospective talent and creates and manages talent pipelines for various positions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages candidate flow through the Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

• Updates management team on job requisition exceptions (ex: hard-to-fill jobs, aging requisitions, etc.)

• Follows-up with the hiring manager on interview results

• Monitors the sourcing process to ensure hiring needs are met timely and SLAs are fulfilled

• Extends job offers to candidates including compensation package details

• Owns relationships at UPS Target Universities and assigned diversity groups

• Participates in internal UPS Business Relationship Groups (BRGs) to identify UPSers who can champion UPS employment efforts

• Supports engagements at colleges, veterans events, diversity organizations and various affinity groups

• Consults with hiring manager on talent needs and reviews SLAs upon approval of new requisitions

• Advises hiring manager throughout entire employment process and provides continuous updates

• Selects applicants, reviews resumes, and identifies candidates with basic job qualifications

• Presents minimally qualified resumes to hiring manager for review

• Coordinates all necessary assessments with the local HR contact

• Works on various projects assigned by their leadership team

Knowledge and Skills

• Detail oriented with demonstrated experience soliciting and gathering information

• Analytical with ability to conduct research, assess and summarize data, and provide solutions

• Bachelor’s degree (or internationally comparable degree) - Preferred

• Experience with college/university recruitment activities - Preferred

• Experience with company benefits - Preferred

• Strong research and data analytics skills – Preferred

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer

• Employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions

• Must have experience demonstrating techniques for soliciting and gathering information

• Must be available to travel up to 50%, including frequent travel during spring and fall college recruiting seasons

• Must have experience working in a team focused environment

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including advanced level functions in Excel, Access and PowerPoint. PowerBI is a plus.

• Must be domiciled in the New Jersey area and able to go into the office as needed

Employee Type:

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.