Sr Specialist Student Programs
About The Position
The Sr Specialist Student Programs executes university relations strategies and supports the DVM and VT externships, Student Job Program, and Student Ambassador Program. The role develops early talent pipelines in partnership with field teams and Talent Acquisition. It is based at Banfield Pet Hospital headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, and requires an onsite presence with a hybrid schedule of three days per week. The Sr. Specialist works with internal partners across Student Programs, Field and Hospital leadership, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Employer Brand, and Corporate Affairs. Externally, the role maintains relationships with assigned campus administrators, faculty, students, and program vendors. The position also follows the Five Principles of Mars, Inc., complies with company policies and standards, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in campus recruiting, talent acquisition, project management, or event management; alternatively, five years of combined experience in a veterinary hospital, including line management and work with student interns and externs.
- Ability to communicate with associates and individuals across a variety of locations and levels.
- Ability to work at a computer for long periods.
- Ability to reason, remember, perform mathematics, and read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Ability to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several variables.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds.
- Good hand-eye coordination and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp; visual acuity sufficient to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Business, or a veterinary field.
- Experience with Phenom CRM and the Workday applicant tracking system.
Responsibilities
- Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
- Partner with campus teams to build strategies and execute relationship-building activities with students, faculty, and staff at veterinary and veterinary technology colleges and universities.
- Plan and implement DVM and VT Externships, the Student Job Program, and the Student Ambassador Program.
- Partner with DVM and VT recruitment teams to maintain a flow of early-pipeline talent.
- Work with Employer Branding, Marketing, and Corporate Affairs to create program collateral, content, and communications.
- Support the development of new student experiences and lead continuous improvement efforts for existing programs.
- Provide training and communication for field teams and hospitals participating in student programs.
- Partner with external vendors on program execution and maintain operational excellence.
- Work with DVQ Liaisons, Student Ambassadors, and recruiters to plan and execute campus events and sponsorships.
- Manage and maintain the library of campus resources on Teams.
- Identify, train, and engage area student-program champions.
- Maintain internal partnerships with the Student Programs team, Field Leaders, Hospital leaders, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Employer Brand, and Corporate Affairs to operate student programs and campus outreach.
- Maintain external relationships with assigned campus administrators, faculty, students, and program support vendors.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with a company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Mental health and wellbeing resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
- Company-paid associate life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
- Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
- Back-up child and elder care and family support resources.
- Fertility and family-building support.
- Digital exercise therapy program.
- Voluntary protection benefits for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.
- Legal plan.
- Identity protection.
- Commuter benefits.
- Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
- Exclusive discounts on products and services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
