Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a University Relations Manager to join our team remotely.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Set the strategic direction of the University Relations program and manage full life cycle recruiting initiatives and activities for campus hires from select colleges and universities. 

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Oversee and execute the campus strategy, from recruiting activities, fostering university relationships, building, and marketing the brand and image on campus, and providing potential candidates with guidance on the recruitment process.
• Work in partnership with others in the organization, create and promote Bowman's employment brand and employee value proposition.

Do the Work

• Develop, enhance and maintain the annual college recruiting program, as well as intern and Co-Op recruiting strategies and use of firm ambassadors, including budget preparation and goals for selected schools.
• Collect all internship and co-op requests from hiring managers and work with HR Business Partners to identify accurate open requisitions.
• Recruit top talent to fill intern, co-ops, and entry level/early career requisitions.
• Source, screen, interview, evaluate/rank and present candidates to move forward in the interview process.
• Use applicant tracking system to upload all intern and co-op requisitions and close out upon filling each request.
• Prepare initial immigration questionnaires and monitor continued work authorization status.
• Schedule and lead debrief calls with the hiring teams for candidate selection and participate in weekly update meetings.
• Manage the candidate new hire experience: onboarding, hiring manager satisfaction, assessments, and other UR/recruiting metrics.
• Participate in and/or lead related campus projects outside of core recruiting cycle.
• Conduct exit interviews and collect/analyze data to improve program.
• Communicate detailed company policies and procedures as well as develop best practice Intern policies.
• Make positive candidate experience a priority.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in human resources, communications, business administration, or related field.
• Five or more (5 ) years of progressive professional experience in full life-cycle campus recruiting/university relations. Prior experience in AEC industry is highly desired.
• Must be located in Eastern or Central Time Zone. 
• Two or more (2 ) years of leadership experience required.
• Deep understanding of academic institutions and curriculums, and existing relationships with colleges and universities.
• Strong project management skills, including event planning.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Travel required - up to 50% during Fall and Spring recruiting seasons.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and event management platforms; UKG and iCIMS preferred.
• Familiarity with OFCCP compliance in relation to recruitment and employment requirements desired.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.