University Relations Specialist

We are seeking a University Relations Specialist to join our growing team with 2+ years experience, who has outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale Orlando, Tampa, FL, Austin or Austin, TX office.

In this position, you are expected to be a conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational and time management skills. You will have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with the ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Assist with design and implementation of recruiting strategy
• Consult with managers to discover staff requirements and specific job objectives
• Explore opportunities to grow early career talent at every level.
• Write and post job descriptions on career websites and other sources
• Evaluate and screen resumes and cover letters
• Conduct phone, Zoom and/or in-person interviews
• Help the hiring team with recruiting methods and interview questions
• Assist with pre-hire paperwork and post-offer screenings as needed
• Continue to build professional relationships and recruiting campaigns with targeted Universities for effective college recruiting and intern programs
• Own the entire college recruiting process including scheduling career fairs, scheduling staff for the career fairs, collateral materials for the fairs, etc
• Create and implement a comprehensive and inclusive intern program that attracts high caliber interns
• Communicate with candidates through the entire hiring process including offer negotiations
• Orientation for Interns on the first day
• Advertise current job openings to college and alumni communities
• Source through applicant resumes and forward qualified candidates to hiring managers for their review
• Recruit entry-level college graduates to create a continuous pipeline of candidates on a national basis
• Stay up to date on recruiting/hiring legislation requirements and recruiting methods
• Maintain a complete record of interviews and new hires
• Help source candidates by using databases and social media
• Other related recruiting and talent acquisition functions as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in corporate recruiting, college recruiting, or intern program development preferred
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Strong system navigation skills in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and database programs
• Hands-on experience with various selection processes such as interviews and reference checks
• Highly computer literate with capability in Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and related business and communication tools
• Strong organizational skill and time management skills with the ability to handle confidential and time sensitive materials
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong accuracy, and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to travel as needed

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.