University Talent Acquisition Specialist
Appian · McLean, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHuman Resources$125k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro paragraph about values, etc. Might be considered "About the role" or "About Appian"? The posting includes "About Appian" later. The initial paragraph about values could be part of "About the role" or maybe "About Appian". But we need to decide sections.
We have sections: THE OPPORTUNITY (maybe "About the role"?), WHAT YOU'LL DO (Responsibilities), REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Requirements/Qualifications), PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (maybe Skills?), Benefits (Benefits), Pay (Base Salary Range), Schedule (office expectation 5 days a week). Also there is "Tools and Resources Training and Development", "Growth Opportunities", "Community". Those could be part of Benefits or separate sections like "Development" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings are limited: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should map content accordingly.
We need to avoid creating sections with filler. So we need to include only those sections where we have substantive content.
Let's extract:
- About the role: Could be the introductory paragraph about Appian values, mission, university talent, location, office expectation. Also "THE OPPORTUNITY" paragraph about scaling, securing early career talent, autonomy, etc. That seems like role description. So we can combine into About the role.
- Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO bullet list (actually each line starts with a verb). Those are duties. Use
- .
- Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS list (bullets). Those are requirements.
- Qualifications: Could be PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (maybe treat as Qualifications). Or we could have Requirements and Qualifications separate. The instruction says use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. So we can have Requirements (required qualifications) and Qualifications (preferred qualifications). Or we could treat required as Requirements, preferred as Qualifications. Skills maybe not needed separately if not explicit. There's no explicit skills list; but we could treat technical recruiting experience etc as Skills. However we have preferred qualifications that include technical recruiting experience, data-driven approach, Greenhouse, Workday, enterprise platforms. Those could be considered Skills. But we already have Qualifications heading for preferred qualifications. Might be okay.
- Benefits: There's a Benefits section later with list of benefits. Also earlier mention of "generous benefits offerings". We'll include Benefits section with
- .
- Pay: Base Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $125,000 USD. Also mention discretionary bonus, equity awards possible. So we have pay info. Include Pay section.
- Schedule: Expectation to be in office 5 days a week. Also mention travel up to 20% during peak seasons. That's schedule info. So Schedule section.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove boilerplate: equal opportunity statement, privacy notice, etc. Also remove "Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook". Also remove "Tools and Resources Training and Development", "Growth Opportunities", "Community"? Those are substantive but not in allowed headings; we could incorporate them into Benefits or maybe into About the role? But we must preserve all substantive information. If we cannot create a heading for them, we need to embed them somewhere else, maybe within Benefits or About the role as prose. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can put those details under Benefits or About the role as paragraphs.
We need to ensure we don't create headings with filler. So we will output sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Possibly Skills not needed.
Now we need to format.
We'll produce:
About the role
... combined intro and opportunity ...
Then Responsibilities
- ... each duty ...
Then Requirements
- ... each required qualification ...
Then Qualifications
- ... each preferred qualification ...
Then Benefits
- ... each benefit ...
Then Pay
Base Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $125,000 USD. Discretionary bonus may be awarded based on individual and company performance. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Then Schedule
Employees are expected to work in the office 5 days a week to foster in‑person collaboration. Travel up to 20% during peak recruiting seasons for campus visits and events may be required.
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive info: Let's extract details.
From intro:
"Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. University talent is a foundational cornerstone of Appian's growth strategy. The team builds deep, impactful relationships with top-tier academic institutions in a fast-paced, high-performing, collaborative environment. They shape the future culture of Appian by identifying and attracting the next generation of innovators through full-lifecycle university recruiting programs that fuel our AI-Powered Process Automation platform.This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian."
Then "THE OPPORTUNITY" paragraph:
"Appian is scaling rapidly as enterprises worldwide adopt AI-Powered Process Automation to transform their operations. This role exists to secure exceptional early career talent who will drive our next phase of innovation and market leadership. You will have the autonomy to build strategic university partnerships, shape our employer brand on campuses, and directly influence the future of our engineering, product, and business teams."
We can combine.
Now responsibilities list (WHAT YOU'LL DO):
- Lead full-cycle campus recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance, ensuring a seamless and compelling candidate experience that converts top university talent
- Cultivate and execute strategic partnerships with university career centers, academic departments, faculty advisors, and student organizations to build a robust talent pipeline
- Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand team needs, competitive positioning, and business strategy, serving as a trusted advisor on university talent acquisition
- Optimize interview processes and candidate assessment frameworks to identify high-potential early career talent who align with Appian's culture and technical requirements
- Build and amplify Appian's employer brand on target campuses through events, information sessions, hackathons, and digital engagement strategies
- Leverage multi-platform sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, Handshake, campus job boards, and referral networks to identify passive and active candidates
- Negotiate and close offers with top candidates, articulating Appian's compelling value proposition and career growth opportunities
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics including pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-fill to drive continuous improvement and data-informed decisions
Now required qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field
- 1+ years of hands-on recruiting experience managing the full candidate lifecycle including sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and closing
- Proven ability to source candidates across multiple platforms and channels with demonstrated success in converting passive talent
- Strong stakeholder partnership skills with experience advising hiring managers and business leaders on talent strategy
- Demonstrated expertise in employer branding and building campus presence at universities
- Experience optimizing interview processes and candidate assessment methodologies
- Understanding of business strategy, competitive market dynamics, and how talent acquisition drives organizational success
- Availability to travel up to 20% during peak recruiting seasons for campus visits and events
Preferred qualifications:
- Technical recruiting experience or background hiring for software engineering, computer science, or technology teams
- Data-driven approach with experience using recruitment metrics, funnel analytics, and KPIs to optimize outcomes
- Hands-on experience with Greenhouse applicant tracking system and Workday HRIS
- We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.
Now benefits: There's a Benefits section later with list:
"BenefitsAppian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to."
Also earlier: "In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards."
We need to combine all benefits without duplication. Let's list unique benefits:
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account contributions
- Employee referral bonus program
- Learning and development resources
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Retirement/pension plan (maybe same as 401(k)? but we can list both)
- Wellness dollars
- Tuition reimbursement
- Family-forming benefits
- Health coverage (maybe same as medical)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
- Possibly equity awards (mentioned earlier as certain positions may be eligible for equity awards)
- Also "generous benefits offerings" includes learning and development resources already.
We should avoid duplication but preserve all. We'll create a list with each distinct benefit.
Now Pay: Base Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $125,000 USD. Also discretionary bonus may be awarded. Also certain positions may be eligible for equity awards (we could mention in Pay or Benefits). We'll include in Pay.
Schedule: Already captured: expected to be in office 5 days a week; travel up to 20% during peak recruiting seasons.
Also there is "Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. We need to parse the posting. Content: - Intro paragraph about values, etc. Might be considered "About the role" or "About Appian"? The posting includes "About Appian" later. The initial paragraph about values could be part of "About the role" or maybe "About Appian". But we need to decide sections. We have sections: THE OPPORTUNITY (maybe "About the role"?), WHAT YOU'LL DO (Responsibilities), REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Requirements/Qualifications), PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (maybe Skills?), Benefits (Benefits), Pay (Base Salary Range), Schedule (office expectation 5 days a week). Also there is "Tools and Resources Training and Development", "Growth Opportunities", "Community". Those could be part of Benefits or separate sections like "Development" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings are limited: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should map content accordingly. We need to avoid creating sections with filler. So we need to include only those sections where we have substantive content. Let's extract: - About the role: Could be the introductory paragraph about Appian values, mission, university talent, location, office expectation. Also "THE OPPORTUNITY" paragraph about scaling, securing early career talent, autonomy, etc. That seems like role description. So we can combine into About the role. - Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO bullet list (actually each line starts with a verb). Those are duties. Use
- .
- Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS list (bullets). Those are requirements.
- Qualifications: Could be PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (maybe treat as Qualifications). Or we could have Requirements and Qualifications separate. The instruction says use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. So we can have Requirements (required qualifications) and Qualifications (preferred qualifications). Or we could treat required as Requirements, preferred as Qualifications. Skills maybe not needed separately if not explicit. There's no explicit skills list; but we could treat technical recruiting experience etc as Skills. However we have preferred qualifications that include technical recruiting experience, data-driven approach, Greenhouse, Workday, enterprise platforms. Those could be considered Skills. But we already have Qualifications heading for preferred qualifications. Might be okay.
- Benefits: There's a Benefits section later with list of benefits. Also earlier mention of "generous benefits offerings". We'll include Benefits section with
- .
- Pay: Base Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $125,000 USD. Also mention discretionary bonus, equity awards possible. So we have pay info. Include Pay section.
- Schedule: Expectation to be in office 5 days a week. Also mention travel up to 20% during peak seasons. That's schedule info. So Schedule section.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove boilerplate: equal opportunity statement, privacy notice, etc. Also remove "Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook". Also remove "Tools and Resources Training and Development", "Growth Opportunities", "Community"? Those are substantive but not in allowed headings; we could incorporate them into Benefits or maybe into About the role? But we must preserve all substantive information. If we cannot create a heading for them, we need to embed them somewhere else, maybe within Benefits or About the role as prose. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can put those details under Benefits or About the role as paragraphs.
We need to ensure we don't create headings with filler. So we will output sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Possibly Skills not needed.
Now we need to format.
We'll produce:
About the role
... combined intro and opportunity ...
ThenResponsibilities
- ... each duty ...
Requirements
- ... each required qualification ...
Qualifications
- ... each preferred qualification ...
Benefits
- ... each benefit ...
Pay
Base Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $125,000 USD. Discretionary bonus may be awarded based on individual and company performance. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
ThenSchedule
Employees are expected to work in the office 5 days a week to foster in‑person collaboration. Travel up to 20% during peak recruiting seasons for campus visits and events may be required.
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive info: Let's extract details. From intro: "Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. University talent is a foundational cornerstone of Appian's growth strategy. The team builds deep, impactful relationships with top-tier academic institutions in a fast-paced, high-performing, collaborative environment. They shape the future culture of Appian by identifying and attracting the next generation of innovators through full-lifecycle university recruiting programs that fuel our AI-Powered Process Automation platform.This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian." Then "THE OPPORTUNITY" paragraph: "Appian is scaling rapidly as enterprises worldwide adopt AI-Powered Process Automation to transform their operations. This role exists to secure exceptional early career talent who will drive our next phase of innovation and market leadership. You will have the autonomy to build strategic university partnerships, shape our employer brand on campuses, and directly influence the future of our engineering, product, and business teams." We can combine. Now responsibilities list (WHAT YOU'LL DO): - Lead full-cycle campus recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance, ensuring a seamless and compelling candidate experience that converts top university talent - Cultivate and execute strategic partnerships with university career centers, academic departments, faculty advisors, and student organizations to build a robust talent pipeline - Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand team needs, competitive positioning, and business strategy, serving as a trusted advisor on university talent acquisition - Optimize interview processes and candidate assessment frameworks to identify high-potential early career talent who align with Appian's culture and technical requirements - Build and amplify Appian's employer brand on target campuses through events, information sessions, hackathons, and digital engagement strategies - Leverage multi-platform sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, Handshake, campus job boards, and referral networks to identify passive and active candidates - Negotiate and close offers with top candidates, articulating Appian's compelling value proposition and career growth opportunities - Track and analyze recruitment metrics including pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-fill to drive continuous improvement and data-informed decisions Now required qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field - 1+ years of hands-on recruiting experience managing the full candidate lifecycle including sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and closing - Proven ability to source candidates across multiple platforms and channels with demonstrated success in converting passive talent - Strong stakeholder partnership skills with experience advising hiring managers and business leaders on talent strategy - Demonstrated expertise in employer branding and building campus presence at universities - Experience optimizing interview processes and candidate assessment methodologies - Understanding of business strategy, competitive market dynamics, and how talent acquisition drives organizational success - Availability to travel up to 20% during peak recruiting seasons for campus visits and events Preferred qualifications: - Technical recruiting experience or background hiring for software engineering, computer science, or technology teams - Data-driven approach with experience using recruitment metrics, funnel analytics, and KPIs to optimize outcomes - Hands-on experience with Greenhouse applicant tracking system and Workday HRIS - We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. Now benefits: There's a Benefits section later with list: "BenefitsAppian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to." Also earlier: "In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards." We need to combine all benefits without duplication. Let's list unique benefits: - 401(k) plan with company match - Flexible time off - Paid parental leave - Medical, dental, and vision plans - Life insurance - Disability insurance - Wellness programs - Flexible spending accounts - Health savings account contributions - Employee referral bonus program - Learning and development resources - Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) - Retirement/pension plan (maybe same as 401(k)? but we can list both) - Wellness dollars - Tuition reimbursement - Family-forming benefits - Health coverage (maybe same as medical) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support - Possibly equity awards (mentioned earlier as certain positions may be eligible for equity awards) - Also "generous benefits offerings" includes learning and development resources already. We should avoid duplication but preserve all. We'll create a list with each distinct benefit. Now Pay: Base Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $125,000 USD. Also discretionary bonus may be awarded. Also certain positions may be eligible for equity awards (we could mention in Pay or Benefits). We'll include in Pay. Schedule: Already captured: expected to be in office 5 days a week; travel up to 20% during peak recruiting seasons. Also there is "Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success
- .
- Pay: Base Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $125,000 USD. Also mention discretionary bonus, equity awards possible. So we have pay info. Include Pay section.
- Schedule: Expectation to be in office 5 days a week. Also mention travel up to 20% during peak seasons. That's schedule info. So Schedule section.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove boilerplate: equal opportunity statement, privacy notice, etc. Also remove "Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook". Also remove "Tools and Resources Training and Development", "Growth Opportunities", "Community"? Those are substantive but not in allowed headings; we could incorporate them into Benefits or maybe into About the role? But we must preserve all substantive information. If we cannot create a heading for them, we need to embed them somewhere else, maybe within Benefits or About the role as prose. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can put those details under Benefits or About the role as paragraphs.
We need to ensure we don't create headings with filler. So we will output sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Possibly Skills not needed.
Now we need to format.
We'll produce: