Program Lead, Harbor Academy & Early Talent Strategy

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in campus recruiting, university relations, full-cycle talent acquisition, workforce planning, or early talent program execution.
• Hands on experience designing, scaling, or leading internship or graduate development programs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with the Handshake campus recruitment platform and previous experience using an Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse preferred).
• Experience developing and facilitating a rotational campus program preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships with universities and business leaders.
• Strong program management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Experience supporting global organizations preferred.
• Success Measures
• Within the first 12–18 months, this role will:
• Establish Harbor's global university partnership strategy aligned with workforce planning priorities.
• Continue evolving Harbor Academy into a best-in-class early talent program that scales with the business.
• Build a sustainable pipeline of high-performing early-career talent across key markets and capabilities.
• Improve offer acceptance, internship conversion, first-year retention, and quality of hire.
• Strengthen Harbor's employer brand across target universities.
• Create measurable organizational leverage by developing future talent internally while supporting Harbor's long-term workforce and leadership needs.
• About Us:
• Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.
• Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.