Job Requisition ID: 57365

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

Location: This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Kingsport, TN.

The University Relations Talent Acquisition Partner supports university relations strategies as they partner with internal customers, universities, organizations, and students to achieve recruitment and business objectives.
As part of the university relations team, this role helps identify and recruit top talent to Eastman. This individual partners closely with the team to create and execute a campus recruiting strategy that ensures top external talent is identified and attracted to the organization.

Responsibilities

Understand business objectives as it relates to talent, while creating and executing recruiting strategies to support the external talent needs of the company
Build a broad talent network through methods such as employee referrals, social media, passive candidate sourcing, etc.
Spend time with stakeholders to fully understand the business, the key talent needs, and the value proposition for prospective candidates. This includes maintaining relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring needs
Understand external talent availability and talent challenges that exist in the markets that supply customer organizations.
Utilize this knowledge to design recruiting strategies that efficiently generate top quality candidates
Set strategy & manage key recruiting schools in support of University relations efforts.
Manage and coordinate appropriate communications with candidates during the interview and hiring process
Assist in planning orientation, campus, and intern events, provide training to campus team, intern supervisors, and sponsors
Create and present employment offers for full time, intern, and co-op candidates
Maintain accurate records of applicants in Success Factors
Travel to universities for campus events as needed
Involve Eastman’s ERG (Employee Resource Groups) in campus related activities
Coordinate and assist US sites with their UR programs

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field or commiserate experience is required, masters preferred
Demonstrates a working knowledge of project management, including proven experience of successfully managing project in either a work or academic environment.
Experience working cross functionally, including coordinating with other groups and organizations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in project work, ensuring high-quality deliverables, including strong organization skills
Proficient knowledge of the recruitment process and campus events and/or activities.
Creativity in researching and developing recruitment solutions as it relates to university relations and campus activities.
Able to travel and recruit at targeted college campuses as required
Knowledge of recruitment processes as it relates to University Relations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives

Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies

401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away

Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.

Growth & Development

Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
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