Program Manager University Relations and Early Career Program

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Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feed stocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate.

As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at

We are currently looking for a Program Manager, University Relations & Early Career Program for our Houston, TX office.

The Program Manager, University Relations & Early Career Programs is a key contributor within the Talent Management, L&D and OD/OE Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Manager, Talent Management, this role owns Boardwalk's early career talent lifecycle, from university engagement and candidate attraction through internships, conversion to full-time employment, and early career development.

The Program Manager partners closely with Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and business leaders to translate workforce needs into sustainable talent pipelines, and leads the design, execution, and continuous improvement of university partnerships, campus recruiting, internship programming, and future rotational programs. The ideal candidate brings strong relationship-building skills, program management discipline, and a track record of creating high-quality candidate and participant experiences.

• Develop and execute the enterprise university relations and early career talent strategy, prioritizing schools and programs aligned to critical workforce and skill needs.
• Establish and manage relationships with priority universities, career centers, faculty, academic departments, and student organizations to build year-round visibility rather than event-driven engagement.
• Serve as Boardwalk's primary representative on campus and with university partners, supported by leader and employee ambassadors.
• Evaluate university partnerships based on talent quality, hiring outcomes, cost, and strategic value, and reallocate investment accordingly.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners and business leaders to forecast intern and entry-level hiring needs and build the annual recruiting plan.
• Lead sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer coordination for designated early career roles.
• Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across the recruiting lifecycle, including engagement between offer acceptance and start date.
• Build and maintain early career talent communities and pipelines for anticipated future hiring needs.

• Own the design, planning, and execution of the enterprise internship program, including assignment quality, project scoping, and intern placement.
• Equip intern managers and mentors with clear expectations, resources, and support to drive a strong intern experience.
• Coordinate intern…