Talent Attraction Partner (Dental University Relations)

Smile Brands is a leading provider in the dental space, and we are seeking a Talent Attraction Partner to support our University Relations strategy. In this role, you will spearhead clinical early career recruitment initiatives and serve as a key driver in building and nurturing a strong talent pipeline.

You will develop and maintain relationships with dental schools, lead on-campus and off-campus engagement efforts, and create meaningful connections with students and early-career professionals. Leveraging CRM tools and innovative outreach strategies, you’ll help cultivate and convert top talent while enhancing the overall candidate experience. You’ll also collaborate closely with Talent Attraction team members to design and execute an annual events strategy that maximizes early career recruiting impact.

This role requires up to 40% travel and is best suited for candidates based in Minnesota or Wisconsin, as it supports these markets and involves frequent in-person engagement with universities and partners. When not traveling, this position will work remotely from a home office.

• Pipeline Development: Lead efforts to create and maintain a strong pipeline of dental candidates by cultivating relationships with schools and students. Ensure pipeline growth and accurate tagging/notation in our CRM. Develop and execute recruitment marketing campaigns. 
• Event Coordination: Plan and execute a comprehensive campus recruitment program, including career fairs, lunch & learns, continuing education sessions, and social events, to engage potential candidates. 
• Relationship Building: Establish and nurture long-term relationships with dental schools, faculty, and students to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates. Leverage internal SMEs whenever possible.
• Sourcing Strategies: Utilize diverse sourcing methods, including internal networks, professional associations, social media, and advanced technology tools, to identify and attract top talent.
• Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends, competition, and market conditions to provide insights and set realistic expectations with hiring managers. Leverage historical data, current openings, forecasted hires, and market trends to build a talent attraction strategy that will maximize ROI. 
• Candidate Engagement: Serve as the initial point of contact for early career candidates, presenting Smile Brands’ value proposition, screening, qualifying, and then introducing talent to the Talent Acquisition Partner team. 
• Brand Ambassador: Represent Smile Brands positively at all recruitment events and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the hiring process. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with the talent acquisition team to align early career talent attraction efforts with business needs. 
• Event Effectiveness: Track and analyze all aspects of recruitment events to continuously refine and improve our strategies. 

• 2+ years of dental recruiting and/or sourcing experience, with either full-cycle or early pipeline focus
• Experience building relationships with dental schools to recruit early career dental professionals
• Demonstrated success developing multi-channel strategies to build diverse early career talent pipelines
• Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) required; iCIMS experience strongly preferred
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel up to 40%+, including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. 

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com