University Relations Talent Acquisition Partner

The posting, as Meriton wrote it

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people.

If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.

University Relations Talent Acquisition Partner

Salary: $70,000–$80,000

SUMMARY

Supports Meriton’s university relations and early careers recruiting efforts across our network of Operating Companies. Builds relationships with assigned colleges, universities, and trade schools and manages full-cycle recruiting for internships, rotational programs, and entry-level opportunities, including the sales internship and StartUp graduate programs. Partners with the University Relations team and hiring managers to execute campus recruiting strategies, deliver a positive candidate experience, and support internship programming that helps students build meaningful careers with Meriton.

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS & CAMPUS RECRUITING

Builds and maintains relationships with career services teams, faculty, program leaders, and student organizations at assigned schools.

Partners with the University Relations team to identify academic programs and campus activities aligned with Operating Company hiring needs.

Plans and participates in career fairs, information sessions, classroom presentations, case competitions, resume reviews, and mock interviews.

Coordinates campus event logistics, recruiting materials, and participation from Operating Company representatives.

Identifies and engages campus ambassadors and student champions to strengthen awareness of Meriton’s career opportunities.

Develops talent pipelines through campus partnerships, student referrals, proactive outreach, and ongoing candidate engagement.

Represents Meriton and its Operating Companies in a way that helps students understand our businesses, career paths, and opportunities.

FULL-CYCLE EARLY CAREERS RECRUITING

Manages recruiting for assigned internship, rotational, and entry-level positions across participating Operating Companies.

Partners with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, hiring timelines, interview processes, and expectations for early career talent.

Sources candidates, conducts initial interviews and screenings, and advances qualified candidates to hiring managers.

Coordinates interviews and ensures Operating Company interviewers are prepared, scheduled, and supported throughout the process.

Provides timely candidate communication and gathers hiring manager feedback to maintain recruiting progress.

Extends offers within approved parameters and helps candidates understand position expectations, program details, and next steps.

Maintains candidate engagement throughout the offer-t
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, and Trade School Partners: Campus engagement, student outreach, and talent pipeline development

REQUIREMENTS

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with campus partners, hiring managers, and candidates.

Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage recruiting activities, events, and program deadlines across multiple locations.

Strong written communication and presentation skills.

Interest in university relations, early careers recruiting, and supporting students as they transition into the workplace.

Ability to learn applicant tracking systems and use recruiting data to track progress.

Ability to travel to campus events and Operating Company locations, with increased travel during peak recruiting seasons (up to 30%).

2+ years of relevant experience, including university relations, campus recruiting, or early careers hiring.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Exposure to or experience supporting or managing internship programs, including event planning, intern engagement, professional development, or program logistics.

Experience coordinating campus events or building relationships with career services teams, faculty, or student organizations.

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.

Experience recruiting for engineering, technical sales, skilled trades, or corporate functions.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.