University Relations Specialist-Hartford, CT

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Vacancy Location Hartford, CT

Key Responsibilities

University Relations Specialist

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

Interested in an outstanding opportunity to become part of a team with a stellar reputation as a community engaged Employer of Choice?

Established in 1905, Consigli has grown over the last 100 years from a local fourth generation family business into one of the largest construction managers and general contractors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In 2018, we transitioned to 100-percent employee-ownership.

Nationally ranked as one of Forbes 2021 Best Midsize employers and as one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Globe, the Hartford Business Journal, and MaineBiz, our culture draws raw talent from college interns to seasoned veterans with substantial years of experience in their field. We credit empowerment, innovation and “thinking great” for our continual growth and success. Most important, we are thankful for our employees and are proud to have one of the most exciting project portfolios in the business.

Job Title: University Relations Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA: Salary/Exempt

Division: Human Resources

Department: Talent Acquisition

Reports to: Senior Program Manager, University Relations

Supervisory Duties: No

Job Description

The University Relations Specialist will spearhead the recruiting and management responsibilities associated with Consigli’s flagship intern program (involving all regional offices), and the coordination, recruitment, and staffing of academic career fairs.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• The management of intern candidates through the recruiting lifecycle, including conducting intern sourcing, phone screens, interview coordination, and facilitating intern hiring decisions.
• Recruiting/sourcing of assigned intern candidates.
• Administer Predictive Index to candidates in advance of scheduled interview date.
• Coordinates delivery of offer letters to selected candidates.
• Initiates background checks for all intern hires
• ATS data management and building of the paper bench.
• Administration of the mentor evaluations, and ultimate hiring recommendations.
• General recruiting operations support.
• Developing a company-wide strategy for intern and co-op hiring at Consigli.
• Assist with posting available positions on the Consigli webpage, Handshake and various job sites.
• Coordinating and attending college and university career fairs.
• Building relationships with key colleges and universities.
  
  

Key Skills

• Motivated and driven.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding attention to detail and an ability to reduce complex product offerings and communicate them effectively.
• Innovative, creative and analytical.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional public speaker and presenter.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
  
  

Required Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or relevant field.
• Proven success in talent acquisition communication and coordination preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  
  

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Consigli provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.