Campus Acquisition Specialist

Campus Acquisition Specialist

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc Location: Cleveland, OH, US, 44113 Req ID: 7945 Travel: Up to 75% Number of Openings: 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms. Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary The Campus Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring talent, (including interns, co-ops, full-time workers) from various educational institutions. S/he will collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and establish relationships with colleges and universities to attract top-tier applicants. Additionally, s/he will participate in career fairs, campus events, and information sessions to promote the company and job opportunities to students. The Campus Acquisition Specialist also frequently utilizes career fairs as a recruiting platform to connect and engage with job seekers face-to-face, conduct initial screenings, promote Baker's brand, and potentially identify qualified applicants for current or future job openings S/he also performs administrative functions related to recruiting.

Roles and Responsibilities The Campus Acquisition Specialist will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Attends career events, including schools, military bases, minority associations, and other local outreach sources
• Maintains school/instructor relationships at events, career fairs, and in classrooms (technical schools, high schools, trade schools)
• Ensures intern program is managed, including the process, sourcing, recruiting, on-boarding, coordinating intern housing and logistics, and final presentation/banquet, etc.
• Serves as main point of contact for interns
• Coordinates events that promote a team spirit among the interns/co-ops
• Oversees the evaluation process of the interns/co-ops, including presentations, feedback sessions and final rating and rankings
• Monitors social media outlets for available candidates
• Screens resumes received through applicant tracker
• Conducts pre-screening interviews
• Maintains relationships with future prospects
• Gives input to Regional Talent Manager regarding qualified candidates
• Registers for career events and tracks pertinent information (career fairs visited, people interviewed and hired)
• Ensures that PowerPoint presentations are updated and applicable to event
• Ensures that there are enough supplies for various career events
• Coordinates interviews for qualified candidates
• Sends follow-up correspondence to candidates
• Coordinates travel/relocation arrangements
• Posts job openings and reviews resumes submitted to the ATS
• Assists Regional Talent Manager on Baker-sponsored recruiting events
• Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment
• Sets example by following safety guidelines including but not limited to wearing PPE on jobs, staying aware of surroundings, etc.
• Complies with proper safety procedures

Requirements The Campus Acquisition Specialist will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years related experience preferably in construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to present information in written and oral form at various levels of co-workers within the Company
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, regulations, and laws
• Ability to adapt presentation style to the applicable audience
• Ability to calculate simple math such addition, subtraction, division, percentages, and ratios
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong proficiency with recruiting job boards / platforms such as Handshake, Linkedin, Indeed, etc.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems; SuccessFactors preferred
• Ability to work with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to attract, recruit, and develop talent
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams to promote the company's goals and enhance its visibility
• Ability to effectively negotiate
• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
• Possesses effective listening skills
• Ability to relate with wide range of personalities
• Ability to put people at ease
• Ability to identify challenges in the recruitment process and recommend creative solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to exercise judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Ability to assess personalities and skill sets
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Frequently required to present to an audience for long periods of time
• Frequently required to listen and communicate
• Occasionally exerts physical effort to handle average weight objects of up to 20 lbs.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness. Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer. Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io and asking for HR.