University Relations Talent Acquisition Partner

Meriton • Irving, TX

3d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The University Relations Talent Acquisition Partner supports Meriton’s university relations and early careers recruiting across its network of Operating Companies. The role builds relationships with assigned colleges, universities, and trade schools and manages full-cycle recruiting for internships, rotational programs, and entry-level opportunities, including sales internships and StartUp graduate programs. In partnership with the University Relations team and hiring managers, the position executes campus recruiting strategies, delivers a positive candidate experience, and supports internship programming.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with campus partners, hiring managers, and candidates.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage recruiting activities, events, and program deadlines across multiple locations.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Interest in university relations, early careers recruiting, and supporting students as they transition into the workplace.
• Ability to learn applicant tracking systems and use recruiting data to track progress.
• Ability to travel to campus events and Operating Company locations, with increased travel during peak recruiting seasons, up to 30%.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, including university relations, campus recruiting, or early careers hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to or experience supporting or managing internship programs, including event planning, intern engagement, professional development, or program logistics.
• Experience coordinating campus events or building relationships with career services teams, faculty, or student organizations.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
• Experience recruiting for engineering, technical sales, skilled trades, or corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with career services teams, faculty, program leaders, and student organizations at assigned schools.
• Identify academic programs and campus activities that align with Operating Company hiring needs.
• Plan and participate in career fairs, information sessions, classroom presentations, case competitions, resume reviews, and mock interviews.
• Coordinate campus event logistics, recruiting materials, and participation by Operating Company representatives.
• Identify and engage campus ambassadors and student champions to increase awareness of Meriton career opportunities.
• Develop talent pipelines through campus partnerships, student referrals, proactive outreach, and ongoing candidate engagement.
• Represent Meriton and its Operating Companies and explain their businesses, career paths, and opportunities to students.
• Manage recruiting for assigned internship, rotational, and entry-level positions across participating Operating Companies.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, hiring timelines, interview processes, and expectations for early-career talent.
• Source candidates, conduct initial interviews and screenings, and advance qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews and prepare, schedule, and support Operating Company interviewers.
• Communicate with candidates promptly and gather hiring manager feedback to maintain recruiting progress.
• Extend offers within approved parameters and explain position expectations, program details, and next steps to candidates.
• Maintain candidate engagement from offer through start date.
• Support planning and execution of intern kickoffs, professional development sessions, networking activities, and end-of-program presentations.
• Coordinate assigned program logistics, including travel, housing, event registration, and communications.
• Communicate program expectations, key dates, and development opportunities with hiring managers and mentors.
• Gather intern and manager feedback through check-ins and surveys to identify successes and areas for improvement.
• Support discussions about return internships and full-time opportunities based on business needs and manager feedback.
• Coordinate intern start and end dates and onboarding and offboarding handoffs with HR and hiring managers.
• Provide a welcoming, responsive, and professional experience from initial campus interaction through recruiting and the start date.
• Keep hiring managers informed about recruiting progress, candidate availability, hiring timelines, and challenges.
• Help students navigate interviews, offers, and preboarding requirements through clear communication.
• Partner with HR, preboarding, and Talent Development teams to ensure timely, accurate handoffs.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, requisition status, campus contacts, and event activity in designated recruiting systems.
• Track and report school-level pipeline results to help evaluate campus recruiting efforts and adjust priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed