What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Relations Specialist position at Battelle?
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
The Talent Acquisition team is currently seeking a University Relations Specialist to support Battelle’s longstanding university internship program. This individual will work closely with the University Relations Lead to manage and enhance Battelle’s internship and co-op programs, ensuring a high-quality experience for students and alignment with organizational goals. This role involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding, program activities, and conversion strategies while serving as the primary liaison between interns, co-ops, hiring managers, and team leads. This position is hybrid (60% onsite/40% remote), located in Columbus, Ohio.
Responsibilities
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
The Talent Acquisition team is currently seeking a University Relations Specialist to support Battelle’s longstanding university internship program. This individual will work closely with the University Relations Lead to manage and enhance Battelle’s internship and co-op programs, ensuring a high-quality experience for students and alignment with organizational goals. This role involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding, program activities, and conversion strategies while serving as the primary liaison between interns, co-ops, hiring managers, and team leads. This position is hybrid (60% onsite/40% remote), located in Columbus, Ohio.
Responsibilities
- University Engagement: act as primary point of contact for all university group tours at Battelle’s headquarters. Coordinate with members of Applied Science & Technology to conduct site tours and panel discussions for student groups.
- Intern Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for interns, providing guidance on professional development and program expectations. Plan and execute all programming aspects of the internship & co-op program in partnership with the University Relations Lead and the Employee Culture & Programs team (Executive Speaker Series, Capstone Poster Symposium, Social/Networking Events, Volunteer Opportunities, Athletic Leagues, etc.)
- Administrative: in partnership with the University Relations Lead, coordinate on-campus recruiting events and provide administrative support (i.e. ordering branded swag materials, registering for career fair events, shipping career fair booth supplies, maintaining the “swag” inventory).
- Recruitment of Interns & Co-ops: Collaborate with the University Relations Lead to advertise opportunities via LinkedIn, Handshake, and internal systems. Manage application review, candidate selection, and interview scheduling for intern and co-op positions across the organization. Represent Battelle at on-campus recruiting events such as career fairs and information sessions.
- Program Evaluation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of intern placements and program metrics. Provide regular reports to University Relations Lead & Director of Talent Acquisition on program success and improvement opportunities.
- Some travel is required – up to 30% during peak recruitment season (Sept-Oct).
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business Management, or related field.
- Experience in planning and hosting group events for students or early career professionals.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confident public speaker with strong presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Must be US citizen.
- 2-3 years of professional work experience in an onsite or hybrid setting.
- Previous university relations/internship program management experience.
- Experience with early career platforms such as LinkedIn, Handshake, WayUp, RippleMatch, Symplicity or Abode.
- Experience with PowerBI, Tableau or other data visualization tools.
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers