Talent Attraction Partner (Dental University Relations)

Smile Brands

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Smile Brands is seeking a Talent Attraction Partner to support its University Relations strategy. This role will spearhead clinical early career recruitment initiatives and focus on building and nurturing a strong talent pipeline. The responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with dental schools, leading engagement efforts on and off-campus, and creating connections with students and early-career professionals. The role will utilize CRM tools and outreach strategies to cultivate and convert talent while enhancing the candidate experience. Collaboration with Talent Attraction team members is expected for designing and executing an annual events strategy to maximize early career recruiting impact. This position requires up to 40% travel and is best suited for candidates based in Minnesota or Wisconsin, supporting these markets with frequent in-person engagement. The role will be remote when not traveling.

Requirements

2+ years of dental recruiting and/or sourcing experience, with either full-cycle or early pipeline focus
Experience building relationships with dental schools to recruit early career dental professionals
Demonstrated success developing multi-channel strategies to build diverse early career talent pipelines
Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) required; iCIMS experience strongly preferred
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel up to 40%+, including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to create and maintain a strong pipeline of dental candidates by cultivating relationships with schools and students.
Ensure pipeline growth and accurate tagging/notation in our CRM.
Develop and execute recruitment marketing campaigns.
Plan and execute a comprehensive campus recruitment program, including career fairs, lunch & learns, continuing education sessions, and social events, to engage potential candidates.
Establish and nurture long-term relationships with dental schools, faculty, and students to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.
Leverage internal SMEs whenever possible.
Utilize diverse sourcing methods, including internal networks, professional associations, social media, and advanced technology tools, to identify and attract top talent.
Monitor industry trends, competition, and market conditions to provide insights and set realistic expectations with hiring managers.
Leverage historical data, current openings, forecasted hires, and market trends to build a talent attraction strategy that will maximize ROI.
Serve as the initial point of contact for early career candidates, presenting Smile Brands’ value proposition, screening, qualifying, and then introducing talent to the Talent Acquisition Partner team.
Represent Smile Brands positively at all recruitment events and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Work closely with the talent acquisition team to align early career talent attraction efforts with business needs.
Track and analyze all aspects of recruitment events to continuously refine and improve our strategies.