Job description
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, Freeman is on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 95-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
Freeman is looking for a University Relations Program Design Consultant to lead the teams and global programs that attract, hire, and develop diverse, early emerging talent.
This position is a Consultant role and it will be supporting our Talent Acquisition team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule working in-office/showsite 2-3 days per week and remote 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be located in Dallas, TX; however, we are also open to candidates sitting in:
- Dallas, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Orlando, FL
- Washington DC
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive, diverse, and global university relations recruitment strategy that delivers an outstanding candidate experience, and improves our ability to source, identify, and select early career talent to build the future leaders of our company.
- Partner with the recruiting teams, HR partners, and business partners to develop a comprehensive early career talent engagement and acquisition strategy to meet our diversity goals.
- Develop and implement a strategic and influential university & emerging talent engagement model in partnership with the business that aligns with our goals and objectives. Model should include best practices and business objectives for measurement of onboarding, supervision and success of university recruiting program and future Freeman hires.
- Ensure representation at recruiting events, both physically and virtually, develop strategic partnerships, and grow brand affinity on campus through collaboration with student organizations and faculty to support our hiring strategy. Develop a road map that can be used to extend and perpetuate a Freeman’s university relations program into the future.
- Partner with business hiring Leaders to annually develop headcount and budget strategy for early career talent efforts and embed across HR and the business.
- Ensure adherence to all compliance and acquisition processes including candidate data integrity is captured in the CRM and ATS accurately.
- In partnership with business Leaders and HR (e.g. Learning & Development, Talent & Experience) establish and implement development programs and retention strategies for newly hired graduates that may include, but are not limited to, building formal networks and mentoring programs, providing access and opportunity for community outreach, identifying professional development opportunities (courses, career development, etc.), and equipping managers to meaningfully develop early career talent.
- Build and execute innovative ways to scale and support our existing rotational development, internship, new college grad, and potential scholarship programs.
- Establish credibility as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, including regional leadership, with the proven ability to influence and gain executive sponsorship to further strengthen our campus partnerships.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant experience is required.
- 10 – 15 years of recent experience in university recruitment and in building and maintaining relationships with schools (e.g. career centers, professors, university/college leadership, community and student organizations).
- Demonstrated experience in developing, leading, and managing large-scale transformational programs.
- Proven track record of implementing best practices, driving change across organizations, and promoting the benefits of early career talent.
- Data driven, with experience in strategic planning, diagnosing pipeline health and funnel conversion rates.
- Proven track record of developing and executing against innovative university recruiting strategies.
- Passion and excitement for attracting, developing, and retaining early career talent.
- Ability to foster trust, influence, coach and guide early career talent, business leaders, and team.
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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