University Relations, Sr. Specialist | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

Our Talent, Learning and Culture team leads on a wide-range of activities to foster an inclusive, high-performance, safety-focused culture. Our goal is to be an industry leader in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. We have the freedom to find creative solutions to get the best from Primient people.

The University Relations Sr. Specialist plays a vital role in developing and maintaining relationships with universities, colleges, and student organizations to promote our company as an employer of choice. This role will focus on attracting and recruiting diverse talent from various academic institutions and will work closely with the DEI&B team and hiring managers to ensure our recruiting practices are inclusive and equitable. We are looking for an university relations specialist to lead, support and scale our campus hiring efforts through substantial growth of our internship program. 

Key responsibilities: University Relations, Sr. Specialist

• • University Relationships: 

  • Cultivate and manage relationships with key contacts at target universities, colleges, and student organizations. 

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for university career centers,  clubs/organizations, and relevant faculty members. 

  • Campus Recruitment: 

  • Coordinate and participate in campus events, including career fairs, presentations, information sessions, and interviews. 

  • Develop and execute strategic campus recruitment programs and initiatives, particularly those focused on underrepresented groups. 

  • Collaborate with hiring managers and recruiters to understand their intern and entry-level talent needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies. 

  • Inclusive Recruitment: 

  • Partner with the DEI&B team to integrate inclusive recruiting practices into all campus engagement activities. 

  • Proactively seek out and engage with diverse student populations and organizations. 

  • Identify and address potential barriers to attracting and recruiting diverse talent. 

  • Collaboration and Communication: 

  • Work closely with other HR functions and business units to ensure alignment with university relations and DEI&B goals. 

  • Develop and maintain strong communication channels with internal stakeholders and external partners. 

  • Track and report on key metrics related to campus recruitment and DEI&B initiatives. 

About You

• Passion for university relations, early talent, and delivering a superb candidate experience. <