University Relations Program Manager

• 2204400

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $120,000 (minimum) - $150,000 (midpoint)
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave (effective 1 Jan)
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary benefits, including:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a University Relations Program Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The University Relations Program Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining University, College and professional organization partnerships as well as providing strategic direction that will enable the organization to hire a diverse cohort of early career talent. They will also be responsible for establishing a network of internal stakeholders.

What’s In It For You

At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

What you will be doing

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for university relations best practices, strategies, processes, quality benchmarks, and standards for recruiting
• Strategic design of intern and early career programs
• Provide insights, recommendations, and strategic direction to our Leadership Team on the campus environment, digital innovations and best practices across UR to ensure best in class talent results and increase our attractiveness to the next generation of leaders
• Strategy development and of targeted institutions and professional organizations to support diversity recruiting initiatives
• Establishes a network of internal stakeholders to create and grow relationships with various associations and schools to grow Woodward’s presence at these institutions and organizations

What We Are Looking For

• Direct experience in university relations and/or creating and establishing university relations programs
• Experience in the development and administration of a university relations/intern program and possess a deep and broad network of relationships with universities and professors
• Knowledgeable in social media outlets including Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) required in relevant field of study

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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