College Program Manager

Job Brief

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.

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 :

REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disability