Position Summary
Recruiting is a key component to the success of Under Armour. The Lead, College Recruiting Programs is responsible for the strategy and execution of UA’s global internship and university recruiting programs. This leader will create and execute our college recruiting strategy and be accountable to the execution of our business unit internship programs in North America, while providing a framework and guidance to Regional TA leaders on our global Rookie program. Finally, the Lead College Recruiting Programs will be responsible for UA’s university and diversity organization relationships including leading and driving our HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) recruiting strategy and deepening our engagement with UA’s collegiate partner schools.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Design and execute UA’s Rookie (internship) program including aligning on headcount, establishing hiring process and timelines, partnering with recruiting teams to hire, develop mentor program, run the performance management and talent calibration process, train managers, track metrics and own execution of the 12-week program
Create and influence global Rookie program framework and provide guidance to EMEA, LATAM, and APAC partners on the design and execution of our regional programs
Build and manage relationships with University students, faculty, and staff; external partners; and UA Teammates and groups including our TRGs (Teammate Resource Groups) to attract top talent to the Brand
Create and influence UA’s campus recruiting strategy with established support levels to strategic partner schools including HBCU’s as well as outline tactics and support mapped to our secondary partner schools
Develop internal partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally to execute a strategy to find and hire the next generation of UA talent
In partnership with HRBPs, Business leaders and Finance partners, drive the headcount and conversion strategy within each business unit
Maintain, assess and improve the experience for early career talent through programs and hiring initiatives
Identify, cultivate, and track candidates to build short- and long-term student and recent graduate talent pipelines to meet the dynamic needs of a global organization
Create and execute programs on campus at UA that enable students to experience the Under Armour culture and business
Transform UA’s digital presence to engage students throughout their academic careers using the UA website, social media, and other online student engagement platforms
Deliver a dynamic outward-facing UA experience during all campus, university and virtual events
Provide an excellent student applicant experience to all candidates
Oversee vendor/partner relationships, manage negotiations, and adoption to maximize return on investment
Develop and manage the budget for both the Rookie Program and broader University and Diversity Recruiting initiatives
Maintain Rookie program hiring data around campus productivity, applicant diversity, offer acceptances and other key recruiting metrics
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Passion for the Brand and building our program on campuses globally
Experience working cross-functionally and collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Ability to deliver high-energy presentations internally and externally to audiences ranging from undergraduate college students to senior executives
Experience using data to tell a story about results
Strong organizational skills and the willingness to not sweat the small stuff, helping the team execute flawlessly
Display passion, optimism, and takes a solutions-oriented approach to challenges
Think strategically about how college can drive UA’s long-term recruiting efforts and strengthen the Brand as an employer of choice
Ability to adapt, stay calm under pressure, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Track record of identifying and taking advantage of opportunities to enhance the Brand’s reputation as an employer among college students, to meet the needs of the business, and position UA as a great place to work
Education And / Or Experience
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
4-6 years of experience in Human Resources, Corporate Recruiting preferably Early Talent and/or Internship, Admissions, or Program Management
Experience working with, designing and executing development programs for university level students
Other Requirements
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
4-6 years of experience in Human Resources, Corporate Recruiting preferably Early Talent and/or Internship, Admissions, or Program Management
Experience working with, designing and executing development programs for university level students
Other Requirements
As college recruiting may return to hosting on-campus events, this role could be required to travel 30% of the time during those periods
Relocation
No relocation provided
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
Under Armour merchandise & Connected Fitness app discounts – including MyFitnessPal & MapMyFitness!
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates.
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.
