University Relations Manager

Description

• Design, execute, and continuously improve Rosendin's Academic Talent strategy encompassing university, trade school, and high school partnerships that feed electrical construction and engineering career paths.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition Leadership, HR Business Partners, Operations, and Project Executives to forecast hiring needs and secure conversion headcount for high-performing interns and students.
• Serve as a brand ambassador representing Rosendin at career fairs, campus events, and industry conference
• Build multi-year plans to expand academic engagement into Construction Management and Electrical Engineering disciplines nationwide.
• Manage summer internship experiences including orientations, project assignments, mentoring, and end-of-term evaluations.
• Partner with business and HR leadership to align early-career hiring goals with workforce planning, diversity, and succession initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Learning & Development, Field Leadership, and DEI teams to ensure equitable access and inclusive program design.
• Partner with Finance and HR to monitor intern budgets, relocation support, reimbursements, and retention metrics.
• Manage annual internship and co-op cycles, ensuring smooth program delivery from recruitment through conversion and onboarding.
• Cultivate strong relationships with universities, community colleges, trade and technical schools, and high schools to create sustainable talent pipelines.
• Track and report program performance metrics (conversion rate, retention, diversity representation, ROI) to TA and business leadership.
• Lead the full lifecycle of academic hiring: sourcing, campus events, recruiting, selection, offers, onboarding, and conversion.
• Develop standardized processes, evaluation tools, and documentation to ensure consistent delivery and compliance across all locations.
• Evaluate program outcomes and implement improvements based on feedback from interns, mentors, and hiring managers.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to develop compelling materials that promote Rosendin's academic programs and showcase career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and logistics related to events, travel, and intern experiences.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Benchmark against industry peers and incorporate best practices in early-career engagement, emerging talent mobility, and workforce development
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, University Relations, or Early Careers recruiting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or program management role.
• Strong ability to influence and partner across HR, operations, and business leadership to align on hiring goals and program outcomes.
• Knowledge of EEO, OFCCP, and related compliance requirements in campus and early-career recruiting.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and public-speaking skills; comfortable presenting to executives, educators, and large groups.
• Ability to work onsite at a Rosendin office and travel to partner schools and events as needed.
• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
• Can be an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant work experience
• Proven success building and scaling internship or early-career programs in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or technical industries.

Benefits

• 401 K
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance