University Relations Recruitment Lead, Vice President

About this role

Job Description:

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Campus Recruiting professional to lead the design and execution of a best-in-class University Relations strategy. In this high-impact role, you’ll shape how we engage with campus talent, lead our Early Identification Programs, and build strong partnerships with universities and external organizations.

As part of our Talent Acquisition mission to set exceptional careers in motion, you’ll play a key role in how we attract, engage, and hire the next generation of talent—bringing fresh thinking, creativity, and a passion for building inclusive pipelines.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Strategy & Execution: Design and implement innovative university recruitment strategies that position us as an employer of choice for top early-career talent.
• Build Meaningful Partnerships: Cultivate strong, lasting partnerships with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations to deepen our campus presence.
• Elevate Our Brand: Develop programming that enhances our visibility and resonates with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Deliver a High-Touch Experience: Create engaging, in-person experiences for interns and entry-level candidates.
• Champion Early ID Programs: Lead initiatives targeting underclassmen to build a strong future talent pipeline.
• Maximize External Partnerships: Oversee sponsorships and partnerships to build BlackRock's brand and talent pool.
• Use Data to Drive Decisions: Track, analyze, and interpret recruitment metrics to inform strategy, optimize execution, and demonstrate impact.
• Collaborate Globally: Partner with global colleagues to align on best practices and enterprise-wide goals.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Monitor industry developments and bring forward fresh, competitive ideas.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with university relations and partnering with campus career centers strongly preferred.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Displays excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems (Oleeo and Workday preferred).
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Willingness to travel during recruitment season

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$130,000.00 - USD$175,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

 

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.