Acceleration Center University Programs and Talent Identification Senior Associate

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Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs) you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services from Advisory to Assurance Tax and Business our innovative hubs youll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. Youll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Talent Identification team you are expected to contribute to the University Progrmas. As a Senior Associate you are expected to analyze complex problems mentor others and maintain rigorous standards. You are expected to focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context while navigating increasingly complex situations and growing your personal brand and technical proficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate university programs events and employer branding initiatives aimed at strengthening our presence and engagement with universities. This role is key to implementing US-based programs enhancing recruitment strategies and fostering relationships with academic institutions.
• Take ownership of all university programs originating from the US ensuring their successful implementation across partner universities.
• Validate and curate program content and train the internal team on how to effectively present it.
• Coordinate and manage the creation and approval of new content proposed by Career Directors.
• Identify and engage suitable speakers for programs and events.
• Attend university events to evaluate presented content identify improvement opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports covering key metrics such as number of events (targeting students and university leadership) follow-up on agreements and meeting minutes effectiveness of recruitment events and candidate funnel analysis.
• Administer and monitor events using Phenom ensuring continuous follow-up.
• Serve as the primary contact point with the US office to monitor customize and implement new programs that align with strategic goals.
• Act as the point of contact (POC) for all Employer Branding-related initiatives.
• Track changes in PwC procedures and policies for timely translation and dissemination.
• Maintain and update the TID SharePoint site regularly.

What You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree.
• 4 years minimum of solid experience in University programs.
• Advanced English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Demonstrating experience and familiarity with CRM systems/ ATS tools: Workday Success Factors etc.
• Skills: Outgoing strong interpersonal and communication skills self-motivated results oriented.

What Sets You Apart

• In-depth knowledge of and experience working with universities particularly in university recruitment programs and talent pools.
• Strong experience and proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Power BI for data analysis and reporting is desirable.
• Experience in training programs and activation initiatives.
• Familiarity with US programs and cross-functional areas such as Employer Branding Future Ready initiatives Recruitment Legal Risk and Communications.
• Reviewing and updating recruiting information systems to confirm data quality and completeness.
• Working in a fast-paced high-performing environment.
• Leveraging available technologies to establish and maintain relationships.

Travel Requirements

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