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Manager, Early Career Talent

Exelon
Chicago, IL Intern
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

The Manager of University and Programs Recruitment is responsible for providing world-class staffing leadership for internship hiring enterprise wide for Exelon. This role will be responsible for overseeing a team of campus recruiters and partnering with the functional hiring teams through their University Recruiting efforts at numerous schools, as well as providing guidance to the HR and Function leadership teams regarding the selection and hiring processes that will enable them to achieve their intern hiring goals. This role will be responsible for creating and implementing recruiting programs strategies that maximize best practices to attract and hire top, intern talent. This includes:

  • Governance, oversight, perform and support for university recruiting and early outreach activities as well as the national and strategic programs, enterprise-wide.
  • Oversee and perform specific activities including but not limited to; providing logistics, training sessions prior to and at events at universities, technical schools, junior colleges, national conferences and military schools/classes.
  • Provide direction and support to the organization in the areas of co-op, intern undergraduate and graduate level recruiting as applicable.
  • Partner with Recruiting teams and business leaders to assess existing programs and processes, identify opportunities for enhancement and design and implement continuous improvements to enhance quality of hire, reduce costs, and accelerate talent acquisition.
  • Maintain relationships with key external contacts and vendors as necessary.
  • Multiple locations posting. Selected candidate can reside in IL, MD, DE, NJ or PA Exelon Corporate locations**

Primary Duties

  • Develop and lead execution of intern recruiting and programs strategies. Establish and maintain strong relationships with prospective students, college/university representatives, campus leadership clubs and alumni, secondary schools and organizations, military recruitment partner contacts, and various organizational leaders.
  • Develop, track and maintain enterprise-wide program metrics. Analyze data and recommend program changes based on data analytics. Plan for recruiting programs including logistics calls, training sessions. Track and analyze metrics.
  • Lead and influence business partners in the strategic planning and ongoing enhancement of university recruiting initiatives. Ensure the successful execution of all annual events, interviews, and related processes through continuous improvement and collaboration.
  • Oversight of all enterprise-wide program logistics.
  • Collaborate on participation in all programs-related surveys (e.g., Vault top internships, Military recruitment awards) and benchmarking tools to continue to position the company to a top employer of choice.
  • Create and maintain recruitment content, including but not limited to Management Model, Shared Drives, Share Point, LinkedIn, etc.

Job Scope

Operates independently with little or no supervision. Requires depth and breadth of experience in recruiting discipline. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities to address complex assignments and non-standard situations. Manages a team of up to 2 recruiters and indirect oversight of administrative coordinators.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Human Resources, psychology or related field.
  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, including Campus Recruiting experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of recruiting practices and programs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: written and verbal.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills
  • Travel required, up to 50% of time at times
  • Must be able to adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior corporate experience with co-op and intern programs.
  • Direct college recruiting experience is preferred.
  • Prior experience working with event management software and CRM systems.
  • Experience designing and implementing staffing programs and strategies.
  • Social/mobile recruiting experience.
  • Manages a team of 3 recruiters and indirect oversite of administrative coordinators.

Benefits

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $104,000.00/Yr. – $143,000.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Salary : $104,000 - $143,000

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