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Universal Orlando Resort · 1 week ago

Manager, Early Careers

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Manager for Early Careers programs within the UDX portfolio. The role involves overseeing programming and recruitment, driving curriculum strategies, and implementing talent acquisition initiatives to attract and retain top early career talent.

Entertainment

Responsibilities

Design and deliver innovative, scalable curriculum tailored for UDX Early Careers programs, ensuring high-quality learning experiences and continuous improvement

Develop strategies to enhance program effectiveness by implementing process improvements across all curriculum components—addressing technology gaps, optimizing resource management, and documenting workflows to achieve program goals and deliverables

Lead and manage a team of Early Careers Programming Specialists and Recruiters, driving the overall talent acquisition strategy for internships and early career roles

Oversee proactive workforce planning, strategic talent pipelining, and effective resource and relationship management

Champion Early Career program initiatives that create seamless pathways for emerging talent across the UDX enterprise, building a dynamic, future-ready workforce

Build and sustain strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, and professional organizations to strengthen the early talent pipeline

Represent UDX through engaging presentations and networking opportunities with internal stakeholders and external audiences, promoting internship and early career programs to attract top emerging talent

Develop and execute a comprehensive advertising and recruitment strategy for early career and internship programs, positioning UDX as an employer of choice

Oversee recruitment marketing initiatives across digital platforms, media, and community channels, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging

Oversee and manage the UDX Early Careers program budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to maximize program impact

Serve as a strategic liaison between Comcast and NBCUniversal to align early career initiatives, leverage best practices, and identify synergies across corporate entities

Partner closely with HR business partners, program hiring managers, and key stakeholders to design and deliver immersive learning experiences that enhance the early talent journey and support organizational goals

Oversee the development and management of talent acquisition reporting and requisition dashboards, delivering actionable insights to drive data-informed recruitment strategies

Ensure reporting tools are optimized for accuracy, visibility, and alignment with business priorities

Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Early career program managementTalent acquisition strategyCampus recruiting strategiesHR certificationData-driven mindsetMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required

5+ years progressive experience in managing early career programs and university/college recruitment; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Proven ability to develop and execute managing internship, co-op, or graduate programs, including forecasting, pipelining, and internal mobility planning

Strong understanding of campus recruiting strategies and early career talent pipelines

Demonstrated success in building and managing early career recruitment infrastructure, including processes, templates, and scalable toolkits

Strong Interpersonal and relationship-building skills with demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of an organization

Experience in employer branding and campus engagement

Proven ability to inspire and lead high-performing teams through clear vision, strategic guidance, and collaborative leadership

Demonstrated effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to prioritize activities with the drive, energy and follow-through necessary to achieve results while thriving in a rapid-paced, changing business environment

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work with diverse teams and handle many tasks simultaneously, often with inflexible tight deadlines

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal clients and external vendors both verbally and in writing

Tact/diplomacy and confidentiality to handle sensitive information and Team Member interactions

Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to measure program success

Must be detail oriented and consistently accurate

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook) required