UPMC·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The specialist recruits external job seekers and students by building talent pipelines through community outreach and recruitment events. They provide guidance to candidates, conduct screening interviews, and support the Pathways for Student Program.
Are you interested in a position helping to recruit external job seekers and students within your community?
Look no further!
We’re hiring a Pathways to Work Specialist to join our UPMC team!
This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of three days/week onsite at US Steel or in the community.
The Pathways to Work Specialist provides a blend of recruitment skills and community outreach initiatives.
This position involves working with our community partners, outreaching to our members, and partnering with our recruitment team to build talent pipelines and offer support and guidance to all prospective candidates including those with various barriers to work.
Additionally, this position is responsible for planning, attending, and presenting at recruitment events/information sessions that are occasionally held during evening hours.
The Pathways to Work Specialist also supports the Pathways for Student Program, serving high school and college students seeking early career opportunities at UPMC.
This multifaceted role includes responsibilities such as training delivery, facilitation, and developing newsletter content.
Our ideal candidate brings event‑planning experience and a background working with students or community members.
Apply online today to join our team!
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Coordinate, host, and/or attend recruitment events and interview/information sessions. Conduct employment screening interviews for external applicants, of all levels and types of positions, including management. Act as an advocate to candidates for resume assistance, interview preparation and job navigation. Provide feedback and coaching to candidates, members and community partners. Maintain confidentiality of all information received within the guidelines of professional recruitment in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Represent UPMC at external and internal functions (i.e., job fairs, UPMC HS sponsored events, etc.), provide the public with information about UPMC and career opportunities. Comply, analyze and prepare reports on the computer and work on special projects as requested.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and one year of experience in community outreach, HR/Recruitment, or related area OR High School Diploma/GED and three years of experience community outreach, HR/Recruitment, or related area. Experience with community organizations and/or student population preferred. Event planning experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Requires a Bachelor's degree with one year of experience or a High School Diploma/GED with three years of experience in HR, recruitment, or community outreach. Experience with student populations and event planning is preferred.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Pathways to Work Specialist roles are typically tied to workforce development, student support, or community partnership programs, so demand often follows organizations expanding access to employment and training. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who can combine outreach, event planning, and student-facing communication with the required education or experience mix. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then tailor your application to show HR, recruitment, or community outreach experience and any work with student populations.