AddressDirector of University Recruiting
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As part of our Human Resources team, you’ll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You’ll play a vital role in defining, developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We’re seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best.
In this position...
As our Director of University Recruiting, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies for a leading global automotive brand. We are seeking a strategic and seasoned recruiting leader to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition Leadership team. Reporting directly to the Global TA Leader, you will lead the recruitment and strategic planning for hiring interns and full-time college graduates. Your role will involve establishing and fostering relationships with universities, educational institutions, and professional organizations to create strategic programs that support university recruiting efforts.
The ideal candidate should possess the ability to initiate and build programs from the ground up, navigate ambiguity effectively, evaluate talent for both the team and the organization, and deliver detailed data and analytics.
What you'll do...
Develop strategies to support Ford's campus recruitment team in delivering talent across all early career programs, including interns, Ford College Grad rotations, and co-op programs.
Lead the recruitment strategy for hiring interns and full-time college graduates
Build sustainable strategies with employment branding to attract high-potential talent and enhance Ford Intern Experience
Drive operational excellence within the UR recruiting team through process improvements and ensuring seamless execution from business need to hire
Execute a diversity-focused early talent strategy and contribute to cross-Talent Acquisition initiatives
Cultivate internal and external partnerships to diversify the talent pipeline
Work with key stakeholders to create and enhance meaningful experiences for summer interns, improving the on-campus or virtual Intern experience through meaningful and productive process
Provide strong leadership, coaching, and career development opportunities to the team
Monitor candidate pipelines and diversity metrics, identifying trends and addressing potential gaps in the Intern/FCG experience
Lead training initiatives on best practices and provide updates toward DE&I goals
You'll have...
10+ years of recruiting experience
5+ years of experience leading University Relations teams for a large organizations hiring over 500 interns/college grads annually
Proven experience in implementing diversity strategies to enhance intern talent pools
Strong technology acumen to optimize recruiting processes
High School Diploma or GED;
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor's Degree
Experience in scaling a recruiting team and process from startup to full scale
Previous leadership in Campus Recruiting for organizations targeting top talent
Proficiency in designing and implementing university talent acquisition and attraction programs
Excellent communication skills with a focus on detail and action
Team player with autonomy and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Proficiency in ATS and CRM systems, preferably Oracle and/or Handshake
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
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This position is a leadership level 5.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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