Program Manager, University Relations

Job overview

The Program Manager, University Relations role is onsite in Cleveland, OH. The annual compensation range is $63,281–$98,086, with a target cash profit-sharing opportunity of 8%. The role leads Oatey’s early talent programs and university relations. The position builds and improves programs that attract, engage, and retain early-career talent. It manages the intern experience from recruitment through development and potential conversion, while strengthening university partnerships, employer communications, and program effectiveness through benchmarking and feedback.

What you'll do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for early-career, intern, and entry-level programs
• partner with HR and business leaders on hiring needs
• build university and external partnerships
• plan campus recruiting activities
• design and improve the intern experience
• benchmark programs and analyze feedback
• manage program budgets, schedules, and logistics
• develop early-talent communications and employer-brand content
• support corporate talent acquisition as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager

university relations

early talent

talent acquisition

intern programs

campus recruiting

employer branding

cleveland oh

oatey

program management

university partnerships

10% travel

annual compensation range $63,281–$98,086

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and company holidays
• annual discretionary cash profit sharing
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• health insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution
• short- and long-term disability
• paid maternity and parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• well-being resources.

Why this role

Owns Oatey’s intern experience end to end and uses benchmarking and program feedback to guide continuous improvement.

About the employer

Oatey is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.