Campus Acquisition Specialist

Summary

The Campus Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring talent from various educational institutions. S/he collaborates with hiring managers, develops recruitment strategies, and establishes relationships with colleges and universities to attract top-tier applicants. Additionally, s/he participates in career fairs, conducts initial screenings, and promotes Baker’s brand.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Attends career events, including schools, military bases, minority associations, and other local outreach sources
• Maintains school/instructor relationships at events, career fairs, and in classrooms
• Manages the intern program, including sourcing, recruiting, on-boarding, coordinating intern housing and logistics, and final presentation/banquet
• Serves as main point of contact for interns
• Coordinates events that promote a team spirit among the interns/co-ops
• Oversees the evaluation process of the interns/co-ops, including presentations, feedback sessions, and final rating and rankings
• Maintains relationships with future prospects
• Gives input to Regional Talent Manager regarding qualified candidates
• Registers for career events and tracks pertinent information
• Ensures that PowerPoint presentations are updated and applicable to event
• Ensures that there are enough supplies for various career events
• Captures interviews for qualified candidates
• Sends follow-up correspondence to candidates
• Coordinates travel/relocation arrangements
• Posts job openings and reviews resumes submitted to the ATS
• Aids Regional Talent Manager on Baker-sponsored recruiting events
• Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment
• Follows safety guidelines including wearing PPE on jobs, staying aware of surroundings, etc.
• Communicates with candidates and co-workers
• Works with co-workers in a team environment
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Adapts to a variety of situations
• Exercises judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Assesses personalities and skill sets
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks
• Presents to an audience for long periods of time
• Learns and uses Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Uses recruiting job boards/platforms such as Handshake, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.
• Uses applicant tracking systems; SuccessFactors preferred
• Works in a fast-paced environment and manages multiple priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years related experience preferably in construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to present information in written and oral form at various levels of co-workers within the Company
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, regulations, and laws
• Ability to adapt presentation style to the applicable audience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong proficiency with recruiting job boards / platforms such as Handshake, Linkedin, Indeed, etc.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems; SuccessFactors preferred
• Ability to work with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to attract, recruit, and develop talent
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams to promote the company's goals and enhance its visibility
• Ability to effectively negotiate
• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
• Possesses effective listening skills
• Ability to relate with wide range of personalities
• Ability to put people at ease
• Identifies challenges in the recruitment process and recommends creative solutions
• Works in a fast-paced environment and manages multiple priorities
• Exercises judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Assesses personalities and skill sets
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks
• Frequently required to present to an audience for long periods of time
• Frequently required to listen and communicate
• Occasionally exerts physical effort to handle average weight objects of up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark.