Regional UR Engagement Lead APAC

About GE Vernova:
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built global energy company and were focused on accelerating the path to a more sustainable future supporting the global energy transition with a deep commitment to innovation. Our mission is to electrify the world while simultaneously decarbonizing it and we need the next generation of bright passionate talent to help us get there.

Role Summary:
The University Relations and Recruiting Engagement Lead will serve as the primary owner for a portfolio of 20 strategic university partnerships within their assigned region - this role you will be the face of GE Vernova at your partner institutions driving long-term talent pipelines fostering executive engagement and managing the operational lifecycle of campus recruiting. You will work cross-functionally to align university strategies with GE Vernovas global business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership Management: Act as the dedicated account manager for a portfolio of 20 universities fostering deep relationships with career services faculty and student organizations.
• Recruitment Strategy & Execution: Design and implement comprehensive recruitment plans tailored to each institution. This includes coordinating on-campus events career fairs and targeted engagement campaigns to build a robust candidate pipeline.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with university recruiters to track hiring metrics ensure high-quality candidate flow and meet regional hiring targets.
• Campus Team Development: Build and lead a GE Vernova Campus Team for each university. This involves recruiting training and managing internal employees of various levelsincluding senior executives serving as University Championsto drive brand advocacy and recruitment success.
• Budget & Operational Oversight: Own the regional university budget including forecasting tracking spend and ensuring a strong ROI on partnership investments.
• Branding: own all branding needs (booths swag toolkits) to ensure successful recruiting experiences in the region
• Travel: Serve as a regional ambassador. This role requires significant travel (up to 75% during peak recruiting seasons in region) to attend campus events and meet with university stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 57 years of professional experience in University Relations or Campus Recruiting.
• Education: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree highly preferred
• Strategic Capability: Proven experience managing universities as strategic long-term partners rather than purely transactional recruiting sources.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets and track metrics for a high-volume portfolio of institutions.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong experience in mobilizing and managing internal teams including working with and preparing executive-level stakeholders for campus engagements.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate diverse institutional cultures.
• Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% of the time during peak recruiting seasons.