TL;DR

Program Manager (University Relations & Community Outreach): Designs and executes outreach strategies to attract early-career talent and strengthen the company's presence. Focus on building partnerships with educational institutions and communities to create sustainable talent pipelines, strengthen community impact, and advance the organization's growth strategy.

Location: Must be based in Zeeland, MI

Company

MillerKnoll's purpose is design for the good of humankind.

What you will do

  • Develop and lead a comprehensive university engagement strategy aligned with workforce goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with career services teams, faculty, and alumni networks at target universities.
  • Expand the organization’s educational ecosystem by cultivating partnerships beyond traditional university settings.
  • Design and execute localized talent engagement programs that connect community-based talent with career opportunities.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop early-career programs that support long-term workforce needs.
  • Work closely with hiring managers and HR to align outreach efforts with business priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 6–8 years of experience in university relations, early talent strategy, or talent acquisition.
  • Proven success building partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations.
  • Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience designing events and initiatives that build engagement and measure impact.
  • Ability to travel to campuses, community events, and company sites as needed.

Culture & Benefits

  • Being a part of something larger than your work team or your brand.
  • Support causes that align with values to build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
  • Comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans, and more.
  • Committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.