**Associate University Relations Specialist** **Description** **_Who We Are_** We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services\. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi\-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E\-Z\-GO, Arctic Cat and many more\. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services\.  But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life\. We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid\-sized player\. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible\. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen\. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations\. Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems\. We are here to provide necessary and life\-changing services and products to our customers\. We are right where the real work happens\. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth\. Talent development is a big part of who we are\. Don't just start your career \- go big\. Visit TextronSystems\.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\! **_About This Role_** The University Relations \(UR\) Specialist manages the recruiting life cycle for the organization to ensure that the right people are in place to meet the demands of the business\. The UR Specialist employs a variety of creative sourcing strategies to identify a high quality, diverse candidate pool in an efficient, cost effective manner, interviewing and presenting pre\-qualified candidates for all positions\.  The role partners with HR business partners and hiring managers to benchmark processes, adjust strategy, set expectations and drive the staffing decision\. The UR Specialist coaches hiring managers on selection strategy and behavioral interviewing and complies with all regulatory and legal requirements and company policies\.  **Responsibilities:** Closely partners with hiring managers, interview teams, and HRBPs to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria; drive identification of recruiting needs to support recruiting strategy and execute to hiring plan\.Support strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse experienced professionals in a multi\-site organization utilizing our applicant tracking system \(ATS\)Proactively source potential applicants via social media forums, attend career fairs, make cold calls, visit local college campuses or universities, and any other creative methods to locate qualified individualsUtilize effective interview techniques and coach hiring managers to evaluate candidates, focusing on behaviors and results necessary for successful job performance\.Create and conduct effective interview and selection training to equip leaders to make effective and timely hiring decisions to support our talent strategy\.Perform back\-end hiring process which may include collecting and filing paperwork, ordering background checks, salary negotiations and delivering new employee orientation\. Maintains other data such as EEO information, as required by organizational or regulatory needs\.Collaborate with the Textron Systems COE Talent Acquisition team to align local strategy with broader business unit processes\.  Attended weekly COE and Talent Acquisition status meetings to ensure integration across the function\.Support the Textron Systems brand identity and value proposition that is consistently communicated to the marketplace and attracts candidates that match the company’s cultural expectations\.Coordinates interview scheduling for candidates\. Works with the Talent Acquisition team, staff assistants in other areas of the business, hiring managers and candidates, ensuring timely correspondence and an excellent candidate experience\. Assists with administrative aspects of various Talent Acquisition projects throughout the year, including but not limited to: Entry level on\-site interview daysBooking, ordering supplies and processing invoices for University Relations campus eventsScheduling, ordering food, setup, and other related duties for hiring and onboarding events Preparation for mass on\-boarding activities \(interns, entry level\) Ensure compliance with local/state/federal laws, regulations, and company policies\. _\ * This role is open at multiple levels\. Candidates will be hired at a level and pay consistent with their background and experience\._ **Qualifications** **_Qualifications_** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management , Business or related field is required\.Business and technical acumen:  Ability to interact effectively with candidates, employees and all levels of management; strong verbal/written communication and consultative skills; strong problem\-solving skills; knowledgeable of Taleo or similar applicant tracking systemAbility to balance multiple priorities, excellent follow\-through and attention to detail skillsSome regional and national travel as needed to support eventsYou will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship \(i\.e\. H\-1B visa, etc\.\) to legally work in the U\.S\. **_How We Care_** At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives\. Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\! **Flexible Work Schedules:** Enjoy **compressed work week** schedulethat varies by allowing for **additional days off** such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work\! **Paid Time Off:** Enjoy **over 6 weeks** of total **paid time** **off \(PTO\)** that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday\. **Tuition Reimbursement:** We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s\.Receive up to **$10,000 for relevant graduate degrees** per calendar year\. **Dress for Your Day** :No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it\. Dress smart for an important meeting, **wear jeans for a casual day** at the office or on the shop floor\. **Comprehensive Benefits Package:** Choose plans that fit your lifestyle\- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage\. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short\- and long\-term disability and employee assistance program\. Comprehensive **wellness incentive plan** and annual **fitness reimbursement** program\. **Future Savings:** Receive a company contribution to your **401k up to 9%** of your salary\! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save\. **Employee Discounts:** We provide a one\-stop\-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over **30,000 merchants and millions of products** such as Bose, Apple, FitBit , HP, At&T , Verizon, T\-Mobile, travel discounts and more\! **Many More Benefits:** Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more\! **_Templates for your Application_** We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis\. To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located here \. **_Are you a Military Veteran?_** Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work\. The pay range should be used as a general guide only\. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations\. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is 70,000\.00 \- 82,100\.00 per year\. **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. **Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems **Primary Location:** US-Maryland-Hunt Valley **Job Function:** Human Resources **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Standard **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 5 % of the Time **Relocation:** Available **Job Posting:** 01/29/2026, 2:34:41 PM **Job Number:** 339035