College Program Manager

College Program Manager

At DHL, our people are our greatest asset! Everyone's contribution drives us to be the world's #1 logistics company. Certified as a Great Place to Work and as a Top Employer, we're dedicated to fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for all. Our commitment and engagement with Our People ensure we continuously build a workplace we're all proud of. Plus, with competitive compensation and exceptional perks, we make sure your personal life shines just as brightly as your career.

Job Summary

The College Program Manager is responsible for designing, leading, and executing all strategic and operational aspects of the organization's campus and early-career talent acquisition programs. The role serves as the primary liaison to academic institutions, student organizations, and internal stakeholders for all university relations, internship programs, and entry-level talent pipelines. Responsibilities include strategy development, event management, candidate sourcing and engagement, analysis of program effectiveness, partnership with business and HR leaders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive university, campus, and early-career recruiting strategy aligned with business needs. Build and strengthen relationships with targeted schools, academic and student organizations, career services, and faculty.
• Plan and execute high-impact campus events, including career fairs, info sessions, competitions, and networking.
• Create and manage internship, senior design project, and rotational development programs, ensuring a positive and structured experience for participants.
• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to assess workforce needs and develop effective intern/early-career talent pipelines.
• Lead targeted outreach and brand-building campaigns to attract diverse student populations and underrepresented talent.
• Oversee all candidate communications, application tracking, selection, onboarding, and conversion processes for campus talent.
• Develop and implement program metrics, track hiring outcomes, analyze pipeline data, and implement process improvements based on insights.
• Liaise with hiring managers to coordinate meaningful project assignments, mentorship opportunities, and evaluations for interns and new graduates.
• Create and maintain a robust campus alumni engagement and communications strategy to maximize return offers, referrals, and brand advocacy.
• Monitor program budget, contracts, partnerships, and vendors.
• Benchmark, share, and implement best practices for early talent recruitment.
• Provide ongoing guidance, training, and coaching to recruiting partners and hiring managers around campus recruiting practices.
• Prepare and present regular reports and recommendations to leadership.
• Represent the company at national and regional university recruiter consortiums and events.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or related field; master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in university recruiting, corporate recruiting, campus program management, or early-careers talent strategy, preferably in a large or multi-site organization.
• Experience developing intern/college programs, building academic institution partnerships, and leading campus employer branding strongly preferred.

Requirements/Skills

• Exceptional project and event management skills; highly organized and deadline driven.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills with all levels, including students, faculty, and executives.
• Data-driven mindset; ability to analyze, report, and act on workforce and recruitment analytics.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and student engagement platforms.
• Strong public speaking, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and quickly adapt to evolving university and business requirements.
• Budget management and vendor/contract oversight experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands are consistent with a professional office setting.
• Regular sitting at workstation for 25 75% of the work shift.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Able to work a range of shifts based on operational need.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

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