Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner (University Relati

Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner (University Relations & Recruiting)

Location: San Diego, CA
Pay Rate: $28.00 - $32.00/Hourly
Job ID: 218910

Overview

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) to support University Relations & Recruiting (UR&R) within a leading Aeronautics organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a recruiting professional who is passionate about building talent pipelines, developing university partnerships, and helping attract the next generation of engineering and technical professionals.

As a strategic talent partner, you will play a critical role in identifying and engaging top early-career talent while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and university stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building relationships that drive long-term workforce success, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do
University Relations & Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with target universities, faculty, career services teams, and student organizations.
• Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies focused on engineering disciplines and emerging technologies.
• Create and maintain candidate engagement and "keep warm" strategies throughout academic cycles.
• Lead and participate in career fairs, networking events, campus engagement activities, and recruiting initiatives.
• Strengthen employer brand awareness by promoting company culture, mission, and career opportunities.

Talent Acquisition & Business Partnership

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for internships and early-career opportunities, from candidate sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Screen, assess, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define hiring profiles, candidate requirements, and selection strategies.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on campus recruiting trends and early-career talent market insights.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through proactive communication and transparency.

Data, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Utilize recruiting metrics and workforce data to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Analyze University Relations & Recruiting performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Support and implement process enhancements that drive operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with recruiting policies, university guidelines, and company procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting and/or University Relations; OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Recruiting and/or University Relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, particularly during peak campus recruiting seasons.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the assigned work location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting through offer acceptance.
• Experience using Workday and Eightfold recruiting platforms.
• Corporate recruiting experience.
• Experience supporting internship, university, or early-career recruiting programs.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance