Senior University Relationships Lead - Durham, NC
Job Description:
The Role
As the Senior University Relationships Lead, you serve as the strategic liaison between Fidelity and our university partners across graduate, undergraduate and community colleges in the North Carolina and Florida regions. In alignment with Fidelity's workforce strategy and various business plans, you will develop and maintain impactful relationships with our target university career services, deans, faculty, and students, alumni and professional student organizations to provide access to top students and establish a mutually beneficial long-term collaboration.
In this role, you lead the planning and execution of campus recruiting strategies in close collaboration with various internal stakeholders. You will also play a critical role in partnering with key leaders and internal stakeholders across Fidelity's regional offices in North Carolina and Florida and support our regional early career offerings such as the internship program and early-identification programs.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of recruiting/talent acquisition
- Proven success in the development of talent attraction and retention strategies
- Demonstrated experience with all campus recruiting lifecycle components including sourcing, qualifying and assessing students, networking, university trends and relationship management.
- Experience in managing large-scale recruitment events and presentations
- Ability to interpret data and trends to inform decisions and optimize strategies
- Strong understanding of recruitment laws and compliance
- Proficient in computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office) and applicant tracking systems (i.e.Workday)
- Demonstrated use of technical applications and social media tools for recruitment such as LinkedIn and Handshake
- Exceptional presentation and influencing skills with large audiences
- Showcased success in building long-term partnerships with universities and internal stakeholders
- Highly organized with strong multi-tasking capabilities under tight deadlines
- Travel for campus recruitment and regional events will be required throughout the university recruitment cycle to multiple markets (up to 40%). These may require nights and weekends
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Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Team
The University Talent team at Fidelity Investments is a vital part of our broader Talent organization. We are dedicated to attracting and hiring the next generation of talent to shape Fidelity's future. Our mission is to create an exceptional recruiting and relationship experience for students, universities, business leaders, and talent partners-ensuring a strong pipeline of early career professionals who will drive Fidelity's continued success.
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Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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