University Recruiter

rominent contributor in shaping the company's culture, and our ability to innovate.

This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

About You:

• Passion for Recruiting students, with a history Recruiting and Event Management

• Outstanding ability to cultivate relationships, particularly with university students and internal senior leadership

• Seeks to attract talented, successful, and diverse students from top universities; a demonstrated affinity for working closely with students at all levels of their academic careers

• Thrives best while working in a fast-paced, high-performing team environment

• Develops and executes diversity sourcing strategies and mutually beneficial partnerships

• Possesses the ability to manage a myriad of activities which include, but are not limited to: candidate pipelining and relationship-building, event staffing and scheduling, high-volume interview scheduling, maintenance of job postings, etc.

• Understands how to use relevant data management systems (applicant tracking systems) as well as presentation-building software (Google Slides, Powerpoint, Canva, etc)

• Loves planning and executing creative events (to help build our brand with partner universities and programs)

• Is comfortable with delivering presentations, or participating in public speaking engagements

• Effectively partners with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand ever-evolving business needs and assess position goals and requirements

• Holds Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

At Appian you will:

• Own candidate lifecycle from start to finish, including: sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and closing

• Effectively source candidates on a variety of recruiting platforms

• Contribute to building positive brand recognition in the local, domestic, and international community

• Partner with hiring leaders across departments as a strategic advisor

• Continually help improve, evolve and scale our interview best practices

• Understand Appian's business strategy and competitive positioning

• Up to 20% Travel during peak recruiting seasons

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.

• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.

• Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations-resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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