University Relations Program Lead

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

The University Relations Program Lead plays a vital role in shaping the future workforce of the organization and fostering a positive, enriching experience for interns. The Program Lead will collaborate with various departments to design and implement a structured program that aligns with the organization's goals and values.

The Program Lead will also identify and build strategic partnerships externally with academic institutions and diversity organizations and internally with business partners and hiring managers to determine the most relevant outreach plan, ultimately delivering a viable talent pipeline for the business. This includes virtual and in person recruiting, candidate engagement, academic partnerships, event management, and analytical assessments of talent opportunities.

This role demands strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, as well as a commitment to promoting the organization's values and goals through the campus recruiting and internship programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Summer Internship Program Development:

- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define the objectives, goals, and scope of the summer internship program.

- Develop a detailed program plan, including goals, timeline, and key milestones.

- Organize and ensure proper execution of on-boarding and off-boarding tasks and assignments such as mentor/project/IT involvement, etc.

- Organize a comprehensive orientation program for new interns to familiarize them with the organization's culture, policies, and procedures.

- Plan the cadence of regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and team-building activities for the recruiter to execute.

- Organize events and activities that foster collaboration and networking among interns.

- Promote a sense of community and engagement within the intern group.

- Prepare regular reports on program outcomes and share insights with relevant stakeholders.

- Collect feedback from interns, supervisors, and other stakeholders to identify areas for program enhancement.

- Continuously adapt and improve the program to meet the evolving needs of the organization and interns.

- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Global Intern Programs.

- Effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Lead change management initiatives to continuously improve the University Relations program.

Campus Recruitment Structure & Strategy

- Launch campus team structure to streamline recruitment process.

- Establish clear roles & expectations for all parties involved in campus recruitment efforts.

- Develop communications and best practices to ensure efficient and consistent selection criteria.

- Organize and manage events including coordination across University Relations and business group campus teams, including preparing the virtual and in person recruiting teams to ensure flawless execution.

- Increase diverse talent pool for University Relations recruitment by identifying new engagement opportunities, professional organizations, and non-traditional sources for highly qualified candidates.

- Developing a strategy for measuring success by retention, performance, and career progression.

Co-Op Program

- Design, implement, and oversee the structure of the Co-Op program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and academic standards.

- Provide full-cycle candidate management for positions in this program.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for HR Co-Op lead and industry partners participating in the Co-Op program.

- Monitor and evaluate the performance and progress of Co-Op participants, providing feedback and addressing any issues.

- Track program metrics and prepare regular reports on program outcomes, placement rates, and student satisfaction.

Full-life cycle candidate management

- Support client group(s) by identifying current and prospective hiring targets domestically for the University recruitment program.

- Manage the entire candidate lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for all candidates.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.

- Minimum 3 years of university recruitment experience preferred.

- Minimum of 1 year of university program lead experience.

- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables & formulas), and PowerPoint.

- Strong diplomacy skills with a pleasant and friendly demeanor.

- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

- Ability to work with functional and line management.

- Demonstrates strong facilitation and organizational skills to effectively lead meetings, coordinate group activities, and ensure project objectives are achieved efficiently.

- General experience with employee policies and benefits administration.

- MS Teams experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with event management systems such as Yello.

- Experience with Workday

- Experience with utilizing job boards such as Symplicity and Handshake Premium.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.