Job Description

Upstream Rehabilitation is looking for an Associate University Recruiter to join our team!

 Hello, future University Recruiter extraordinaire!  We’re looking for you to join our world-class recruitment team at Upstream Rehabilitation, the largest provider in the US dedicated to outpatient Physical Therapy!

** While this is a remote position, we are looking for candidates based convenient to a major airport in one of the following states:  Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, or Utah **

As an Associate University Recruiter, you will play a vital role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and additional Clinicians from Colleges and Universities across the country. You will work in lockstep with the broader recruiting team and our Operations Leadership to deliver on early talent recruitment strategies, execute campus recruitment and branding events, and ensure a seamless candidate experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Campus Engagement and Relationship Building
   • Partner with the Operations, Recruiting, and Student Programs teams to develop and maintain strong relationships with key university stakeholders, faculty, student organizations, etc.
   • Develop and maintain knowledge of assigned universities – what are critical components of the curriculum? How can employers get in front of students? Who are the contacts to engage with at the school? Utilize this knowledge to develop and advise on creative engagement strategies to recruit students from strategic universities.
2. Event Coordination
   • Plan, organize, execute, and attend student recruiting events, including career fairs, information sessions, networking/social events, educational workshops, etc., to promote Upstream as an employer of choice. Scope includes event booking, collateral management, marketing material creation, database updates, budget tracking, etc.
   • Maintain advanced visibility to all event details on a central calendar and oversight/tracking of event budget/spend.
   • Partner with Upstream Clinicians and University Liaisons on local event strategy, preparation, staffing, and communication.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration
   • Work closely with Upstream University Liaisons/Operations Team on our student recruitment efforts; establish and maintain trust from these key business partners.
   • Support Operations Leadership in understanding regional student recruitment strengths and weaknesses; partner with Recruiting Team and serve as a consultant to develop and implement solutions to enhance student recruitment.
   • Provide relevant Stakeholders with timely status updates, report-outs, etc. related to your assigned territory of strategic Colleges/Universities.
4. Candidate Sourcing, Screening, and Communications
   • Proactively source and identify potential candidates through various channels including events, social media, and job boards. Create a pipeline of university talent in support of our national recruiting efforts.
   • Support ongoing candidate “nurture” communications and campaigns.
5. Data Management
   • Maintain accurate prospect records in the CRM and track campus-specific metrics.
   • Maintain accurate event metrics to support our recruitment strategy.
6. Collaboration and Innovation
   • Work closely with the Recruiting and Student programs team, University Liaisons, and Operations Leadership to continuously improve the campus recruiting process.
   • Think innovatively to propose new, engaging ways that Upstream can attract student talent.

If you're ready to dive into an exciting role where you get to meet awesome people and enhance an incredible team, send us your application! We can't wait to meet you!

What You Need to Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree
• 1 to 2 years of experience in event management or recruiting, preferably in campus recruitment
• Ability to travel ~75% during peak recruiting season
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate challenging stakeholder interactions with professionalism and composure. Capable of building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, team members, and Senior Leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail: You’ll be responsible for driving multiple projects and initiatives at a time
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrate professionalism and client focus in all that you do
• Desire to contribute to a positive candidate experience and interest in working with early career talent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and the ability/willingness to learn new software applications
• Willingness to be coached and an open mind to keep learning and growing!
• Ability to operate in ambiguity
• Candidate must be able to submit verification of their legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

Bonus Points for:

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software (i.e. CRM) - knowing the Greenhouse system is a plus
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter functionality
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry – physical therapy or otherwise
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in campus recruiting
• Located convenient to a central airport for ease of travel

What We Offer: 

• Competitive pay and bonus structure
• Annual paid Charity Day to give back to a cause meaningful to you
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 3-week Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 401K + company match

Important to Note: 

• This position is remote but must be based convenient to a major airport in one of the following states: Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, or Utah.
• This position is subject to inside environmental conditions: protections from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes; exposed to noise consistent with indoor environment.
• This position is subject to sedentary work.
• Constantly sits, with ability to interchange with standing as needed.
• Constantly communicates with associates, must be able to hear and speak to accurately exchange information in these situations.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment such as printers, phone, keyboard, mouse and copy machines using gross and fine manipulation.
• Constantly uses repetitive motions to type.
• Must be able to constantly view computer screen (near acuity) and read items on screen.
• Must have ability to comprehend information provided, use judgement to appropriately respond in various situations.
• Occasionally walks, stands, pushes or pulls 0-20 lbs., lifts 0-20 lbs. from floor to waist; carries, pushes, and pulls 0-20 lbs.
• Rarely crawls, crouches, kneels, stoops, climbs stairs or ladders, reaches above shoulder height, lifts under 10 lbs. from waist to shoulder.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of all duties that may be required of the incumbent and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.  Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. 

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