University Relations Manager

Rosendin•San Jose, CA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Relations Manager will lead Rosendin’s early-career and academic partnership strategy, building pipelines that inspire and prepare the next generation of talent for careers in electrical construction. This leader will oversee university, community college, and high school programs that identify, engage, and convert emerging talent into meaningful career pathways within Rosendin. This role is designed for a collaborative influencer who can partner closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and field operations to ring-fence eligible headcount for student conversions, shape national partnerships, and scale internship, co-op, and entry-level hiring programs across the enterprise.

Requirements

Proven success building and scaling internship or early-career programs in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or technical industries.
Strong ability to influence and partner across HR, operations, and business leadership to align on hiring goals and program outcomes.
Excellent relationship management, communication, and public-speaking skills; comfortable presenting to executives, educators, and large groups.
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and logistics related to events, travel, and intern experiences.
Knowledge of EEO, OFCCP, and related compliance requirements in campus and early-career recruiting.
Ability to work onsite at a Rosendin office and travel to partner schools and events as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
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.
Can be an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant work experience

Responsibilities

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.
Partner with business and HR leadership to align early-career hiring goals with workforce planning, diversity, and succession initiatives.
Manage annual internship and co-op cycles, ensuring smooth program delivery from recruitment through conversion and onboarding.
Build multi-year plans to expand academic engagement into Construction Management and Electrical Engineering disciplines nationwide.
Serve as a brand ambassador representing Rosendin at career fairs, campus events, and industry conference
Cultivate strong relationships with universities, community colleges, trade and technical schools, and high schools to create sustainable talent pipelines.
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.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to develop compelling materials that promote Rosendin’s academic programs and showcase career growth opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Learning & Development, Field Leadership, and DEI teams to ensure equitable access and inclusive program design.
Lead the full lifecycle of academic hiring: sourcing, campus events, recruiting, selection, offers, onboarding, and conversion.
Manage summer internship experiences including orientations, project assignments, mentoring, and end-of-term evaluations.
Develop standardized processes, evaluation tools, and documentation to ensure consistent delivery and compliance across all locations.
Partner with Finance and HR to monitor intern budgets, relocation support, reimbursements, and retention metrics.
Track and report program performance metrics (conversion rate, retention, diversity representation, ROI) to TA and business leadership.
Evaluate program outcomes and implement improvements based on feedback from interns, mentors, and hiring managers.
Benchmark against industry peers and incorporate best practices in early-career engagement, emerging talent mobility, and workforce development