University Relations Specialist

University Relations Specialist | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

The Campus Relations Sr. Specialist plays a vital role in developing and maintaining relationships with universities, colleges, high schools, and student organizations to promote our company as an employer of choice. This role will focus on attracting and recruiting diverse talent from various academic institutions and will work closely with the Talent Acquisition, Multicultural Affairs, and HR Business Partner teams and hiring managers to ensure our recruiting practices are inclusive, equitable, and successful.

We are looking for a Campus Relations Sr. Specialist to lead, support and scale our various campus hiring efforts through substantial growth of our internship, co-op, rotational development, and new grad programs.

University Relationships :

Cultivate and manage relationships with key contacts at target universities, colleges, and student organizations.

Serve as the primary point of contact for university career centers, clubs / organizations, and relevant faculty members.

High school & Trade School Relationships :

Work with Director, Talent Acquisition & MA to set targeted strategy at local high schools; develop contacts, event coordination, site visits, presentations, etc.

Engage directly with High Schools, trade schools to improve pipeline of talent into our Process Operations roles.

Campus Recruitment :

Plan, coordinate and participate in campus events, including career fairs, presentations, information sessions, and interviews.

Support our Engineering recruitment efforts in partnership with our Engineering Recruitment Lead and Engineering HR Business Partner.

Develop and execute strategic campus recruitment programs and initiatives, primarily focused on underrepresented groups.

Collaborate with hiring managers, HRBPs, and recruiters to understand their intern and entry-level talent needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies in alignment with Primient's Overall Talent Attraction Strategy

Lead our efforts for sourcing new (recent graduate) engineering candidates, through campus efforts and job requisition management.

Inclusive Recruitment :

Partner with the Multicultural Affairs team to integrate inclusive recruiting practices into all campus engagement activities.

Proactively seek out and engage with diverse student populations and organizations.

Identify and address potential barriers to attracting and recruiting diverse talent.

Collaboration and Communication :

Work closely with other HR functions and business units to ensure alignment with university relations and DEI&B goals.

Develop and maintain strong communication channels with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Track and report on key metrics related to campus recruitment and DEI&B initiatives.

Qualifications :

Passion for campus relations, early talent, and delivering a superb candidate experience.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field.

4+ years of experience in university relations, campus recruiting, or a related role.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Experience working with diverse student populations and organizations.

Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Ability to travel to universities and attend campus events as needed up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in a manufacturing or related industry.

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and other recruiting technologies (Handshake, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, Lever).

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $77,004.00 - $96,255.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :

Competitive Pay

Multiple Healthcare plan choices

Dental and vision insurance

A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans

Paid holidays & vacation

Floating days off

Parental leave for new parents

Employee resource groups

Learning & development programs

Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce .

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws : Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and / or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.