College Program Manager

At DHL eCommerce, our people are our greatest asset! Everyone's contribution drives us to be the world's #1 logistics company. Certified as a Great Place to Work and as a Top Employer, we're dedicated to fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for all.

Our commitment and engagement with Our People ensure we continuously build a workplace we're all proud of. Plus, with competitive compensation and exceptional perks, we make sure your personal life shines just as brightly as your career.

The College Program Manager is responsible for designing, leading, and executing all strategic and operational aspects of the organization's campus and early-career talent acquisition programs. The role serves as the primary liaison to academic institutions, student organizations, and internal stakeholders for all university relations, internship programs, and entry-level talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive university, campus, and early-career recruiting strategy aligned with business needs.
• Build and strengthen relationships with targeted schools, academic and student organizations, career services, and faculty.
• Plan and execute high-impact campus events, including career fairs, info sessions, competitions, and networking.
• Create and manage internship, senior design project, and rotational development programs, ensuring a positive and structured experience for participants.
• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to assess workforce needs and develop effective intern / early-career talent pipelines.
• Lead targeted outreach and brand-building campaigns to attract diverse student populations and underrepresented talent.
• Oversee all candidate communications, application tracking, selection, onboarding, and conversion processes for campus talent.
• Develop and implement program metrics, track hiring outcomes, analyze pipeline data, and implement process improvements based on insights.
• Liaise with hiring managers to coordinate meaningful project assignments, mentorship opportunities, and evaluations for interns and new graduates.
• Create and maintain a robust campus alumni engagement and communications strategy to maximize return offers, referrals, and brand advocacy.
• Monitor program budget, contracts, partnerships, and vendors.
• Benchmark, share, and implement best practices for early talent recruitment.
• Provide ongoing guidance, training, and coaching to recruiting partners and hiring managers around campus recruiting practices.
• Prepare and present regular reports and recommendations to leadership.
• Represent the company at national and regional university recruiter consortiums and events.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive compensation and exceptional perks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disability