University Relations & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to the Manager of University Relations and Global Mobility the University Relations & Talent Acquisition Specialist will support Coherents university relations early-career recruiting and Talent Acquisition programs. This role will help build relationships with universities technical colleges student organizations and professional associations to attract interns co-op students apprentices new graduates and other early-career talent.

The Specialist will coordinate recruiting activities from sourcing and candidate engagement through interviewing offer administration onboarding and program support. The role will also assist with university events employer branding recruiting communications reporting and process improvement.

The successful candidate will be organized service-oriented proactive and comfortable working with students candidates hiring managers recruiters HR business partners university representatives and external partners.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

University Relations and Outreach

• Support relationships with universities technical colleges career centers faculty members student organizations and professional associations.

• Assist in identifying schools academic programs and student populations aligned with Coherents workforce needs.

• Coordinate university outreach activities including career fairs information sessions classroom presentations technical events networking events and campus visits.

• Support campus ambassador employee alumni and student mentoring programs.

• Maintain regular communication with university contacts and coordinate event logistics registration materials and follow-up.

• Represent Coherent in a professional and engaging manner at university and community events.

• Help promote Coherents employer brand career opportunities technology culture and early-career programs.

Early-Career Talent Acquisition

• Support recruiting for interns co-op students apprentices new graduates and other early-career positions.

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop appropriate candidate outreach strategies.

• Source identify and engage candidates through university partnerships applicant-tracking systems job boards social media referrals and other recruiting channels.

• Review resumes and applications and conduct initial candidate screens as appropriate.

• Coordinate interview schedules candidate communications feedback collection and recruiting updates.

• Maintain accurate and timely candidate information interview activity dispositions and status updates in the Applicant Tracking System.

• Assist with offer preparation pre-employment requirements onboarding coordination and candidate follow-up.

• Support a consistent positive and timely candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill early-career positions.

Program Coordination and Intern Experience

• Support the administration of Coherents internship co-op and early-career programs.

• Coordinate program communications calendars orientations meetings speaker sessions networking events and professional development activities.

• Assist with intern onboarding site coordination manager communications and program logistics.

• Support mentorship and engagement activities designed to increase learning connection and retention.

• Collect feedback from interns managers HR partners and program participants.

• Assist with conversion activities and tracking of interns and other early-career employees after program completion.

• Help ensure early-career programs are delivered consistently across participating locations.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with the Manager University Relations and Global Mobility Talent Acquisition HR business partners hiring managers and site leaders to support recruiting priorities.

• Provide timely updates regarding candidate pipelines event participation open positions hiring progress and potential issues.

• Build effective working relationships with candidates students managers recruiters university representatives and internal partners.

• Escalate complex candidate scheduling compliance or hiring issues to the Manager or appropriate Talent Acquisition partner.

• Support hiring manager communications recruiting materials interview preparation and early-career hiring guidance.

Reporting Compliance and Process Improvement

• Prepare recruiting event and program reports using Applicant Tracking System and other HR or reporting tools.

• Track recruiting activity pipeline development event outcomes hiring results offer acceptance conversion and program participation.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable legal and data-protection requirements.

• Support compliance with recruiting employment onboarding and record-retention processes.

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of recruiting guides communication templates presentations event materials and process documentation.

• Identify opportunities to improve university relations candidate engagement recruiting efficiency and the early-career experience.

• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Communications Marketing Education or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.

• One to three years of experience in Talent Acquisition university relations campus recruiting human resources program coordination career services or a related field.

• Experience supporting recruiting career events internships co-op programs or other early-career initiatives preferred.

• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System HR system event-management platform or reporting tools preferred.

• Experience building relationships with students candidates universities hiring managers or external partners.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities deadlines events and stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong customer-service and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive candidate and employee information.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable business software.

• Ability to travel occasionally to universities career fairs Coherent locations and recruiting events.

• University and community relationship management
• Candidate engagement and communication
• Recruiting coordination and follow-through
• Event planning and execution
• Organization and attention to detail
• Data accuracy and reporting
• Collaboration and customer service
• Initiative and problem-solving
• Professional judgment and confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrixed organization

Skills

• Strong interpersonal teaming and problem-solving skills.

• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp

Working Conditions

• May need to lift/carry up to 25lbs on occassion

• Prolonged standing and sitting

Physical Requirements

• None

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.