Company Description
The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital.
We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.
The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.
But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data.
Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.
Job Description
As a University Relations Program Manager, you will partner with both hiring managers and our core university partners to identify, source, screen, and hire top talent. On-campus, you’ll be a brand ambassador for Western Digital, aligning the company with strategic partnerships to help us attract a diverse pipeline of talent. To the business, you will be a key partner, understanding hiring needs and identifying a strong slate of candidates for interviews. You will play a key role in promoting our world-class Western Digital brand, developing strong partnerships, proactively building a pipeline of new college grads and interns for existing and future needs of the organization, and delivering our new college grad and internship programs.
University & Campus Recruiting:
- Develop and execute university hiring strategies across target campuses in alignment with workforce planning needs
- Build strong partnerships with academic institutions, student organizations, and career services
- Lead end-to-end campus hiring events, career fairs, info sessions, and internship interviews
- Drive brand presence on campus through employer branding initiatives, alumni engagement, and social media campaigns
- Partner with hiring managers to define internship and graduate hiring needs, timelines, and job requirements
- Implement innovative sourcing techniques to attract top early career talent
Program Management - Early Career Talent:
- Design and manage structured early career programs (internships, graduate trainee programs, final-year projects)
- Develop rotation schedules, onboarding frameworks, learning and development plans, mentorship, and evaluation processes
- Track program effectiveness and make data-driven improvements to improve retention and performance outcomes
- Create engagement strategies and events that foster community, inclusion, and belonging for early career cohorts
- Manage relationships with stakeholders across HR, L&D, business functions, and senior leadership
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related fields
- Minimum of 5 years in university recruiting, campus programs, or early talent development
- Previous experience in University/Campus Recruiting preferred
SKILLS:
- Thrives in a fast-paced ambiguous environment and has the ability to manage changing priorities while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrates strong project management skills with exceptional organization and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information
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Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
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