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Salary $95,000 - $125,000 a year
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Position description:
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the worldWe collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analyticsOur work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international developmentMathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee ownedAs an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of esop holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strengthYou will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strengthLearn more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.
The srManager of university relations and diversity recruitment is a new and integral part of our strategic talent acquisition team at mathematicaThe srManager will identify, develop, and deliver an approach to university relations and recruiting that prioritizes diversity and equityWhen developing this strategy, the srManager will consider factors such as: diversity of student bodies in academic programs, equity of access to university programs (pell-grant recipients, first-generation students, etc.), how programs prepare students for work being done at mathematica and mathematica’s mission, and moreThe srManager will partner with university colleagues, hr and dei teammates, and business leaders to develop and support efforts that strengthen mathematica’s brand and diversity mission among students and other early career professionals.
Responsibilities:
Create a strategic plan for cultivating university relations and engaging a diverse pool of early-career talent
Establish campus recruitment objectives, and collaborate internally to maximize these efforts
Develop meaningful relationships with career services offices, faculty, student organizations, and administration representatives at universities and colleges, ranging from institutions with pre-existing relationships to those with no current relationship
Represent mathematica at events sponsored by universities (such as information sessions, career fairs, and student organization meetings) and plan/coordinate in-house events hosted by mathematica
Lead full-cycle hiring of new/recent masters and bachelors graduates in mathematica`s annual academic-cycle hiring efforts for research, advisory services, and program management roles in our health, human services, and international business units
Partner with internal dei team to implement best practices for engaging a diverse group of early-career talent; collaborate closely with mathematica’s employee resource groups by gathering feedback, soliciting ideas, and engaging their networks when appropriate
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with select historically black colleges and universities (hbcus), hispanic serving institutions (hsis), tribal colleges and universities (tcus) and other underrepresented population-serving institutions
Form relationships with relevant dei-focused organizations such as women in tech, national society of black engineers, and more.
Apply equitable, consistent, and effective talent acquisition practices
Build and expand upon our existing internship program to complement the broader university relations and company dei strategy
Liaise with other members hr team, especially talent acquisition and human resource business partners (hrbps), to ensure a seamless candidate experience
Foster positive relationships with larger talent acquisition team, helping to build and leverage a strong, diverse candidate pipeline
Measure and report upon progress and performance of university relations team
Develop an informational interview strategy; direct candidates to relevant open positions, build a diverse team of internal employees to conduct “day in the life” informational interviews with prospective candidates
Position requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least five years of direct experience leading campus recruiting and university relations functions independently or within a talent acquisition team
At least three years of experience leading full-lifecycle recruitment
At least two years of experience focused on cultivating diverse candidate pools and driving equitable recruitment practices; demonstrated success partnering with diversity organizations and schools
Demonstrable track record with innovative sourcing methods via networking, organizations, internet, social sites, referrals, and direct recruiting
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of working on a projectIf you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.
Available locations: princeton, nj; washington, dc; cambridge, ma; woodlawn, md; ann arbor, mi; oakland, ca; chicago, il; remote
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $95,000 - $125,000This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.
Mathematica has implemented a mandatory covid-19 vaccine policy for all employees working in any of our office locationsUnless a position is office-based, employees are currently being provided the flexibility to work remotelyThose choosing to work in an office or who prefer a hybrid work arrangement will be required to certify that they have received a covid vaccine.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
