University Relations & Early Career Programs Lead

Texas Gas Transmission; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is seeking a Program Manager for University Relations & Early Career Programs in Houston, TX. The role owns the early career lifecycle from campus engagement to internships and conversion to full-time positions.

You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and business leaders to translate workforce needs into sustainable pipelines, design university partnerships, campus recruiting, and internship programs, while delivering high-quality candidate experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in university relations, campus recruiting, or related program management.
• Experience leading internship or early career programs end to end.
• Ability to build credibility with business leaders and university partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise university relations and early career talent strategy.
• Establish and manage relationships with priority universities and student organizations.
• Lead sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination for early career roles.
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Own design, planning, and execution of the enterprise internship program.
• Coordinate internship onboarding, development activities, and end-of-program presentations.
• Monitor program metrics and drive improvements.

Skills

University relations

Campus recruiting

Early career programs

Program management

Relationship management

Data analytics

Travel willingness

Education

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR

Job description

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is seeking a Program Manager for University Relations & Early Career Programs in Houston, TX. The role owns the early career lifecycle from campus engagement to internships and conversion to full-time positions.

You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and business leaders to translate workforce needs into sustainable pipelines, design university partnerships, campus recruiting, and internship programs, while delivering high-quality candidate experiences.