Talent Pipeline Specialist - Student Prg (Lexington, MA, US)

Position Summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Talent Pipeline Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role is crucial in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for our internship and cooperative (co-op) programs. You will also be responsible for nurturing and managing relationships with key university partners to ensure a strong pipeline of early-career candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment of Interns and Co-ops:

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for all student positions, including internship, co-op and student technical assistant positions, from sourcing and screening candidates to extending offers.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of high-potential students and recent graduates.
  Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure alignment on candidate profiles and selection criteria.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, acting as the primary point of contact for applicants.

Campus Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with career services, faculty, and student organizations at key partner universities.
• Develop and execute campus engagement strategies, including on-campus recruitment events, career fairs, info sessions, and networking opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between MIT Lincoln Laboratory and university partners, ensuring that our organization is a top employer of choice for early-career talent.
• Work with Talent Pipeline Manager to track and analyze campus recruitment metrics to optimize strategies and report on the success of campus initiatives.
• Coordinate the logistics and shipment of recruiting materials and event assets to campus and external recruiting events, ensuring timely delivery and return of materials.

Program Development and Coordination:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance the structure and content of the internship and co-op programs, ensuring a valuable experience for participants.
• Working with the talent programs administrator, coordinate activities tailored to interns and co-ops, fostering a supportive and engaging environment.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Employer Brandin

• Work with the external communications teams to create and distribute content that promotes MIT Lincoln Laboratory as an employer of choice for early-career professionals.
• Coordinate with the external communications office relevant social media campaigns and other communications aimed at increasing visibility and engagement with students and recent graduates. 

Qualifications:

•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

•Experience: 1-3 years of experience in talent acquisition, campus recruiting, or a related field. Experience with STEM recruitment is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a passion for attracting top talent and building strong campus partnerships.
• Familiarity with campus recruitment trends and best practices.

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