University Talent Acquisition Specialist

University Talent Acquisition Specialist

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

University talent is a foundational cornerstone of Appian's growth strategy. The team builds deep, impactful relationships with top-tier academic institutions in a fast-paced, high-performing, collaborative environment. They shape the future culture of Appian by identifying and attracting the next generation of innovators through full-lifecycle university recruiting programs that fuel our AI-Powered Process Automation platform.

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Appian is scaling rapidly as enterprises worldwide adopt AI-Powered Process Automation to transform their operations. This role exists to secure exceptional early career talent who will drive our next phase of innovation and market leadership. You will have the autonomy to build strategic university partnerships, shape our employer brand on campuses, and directly influence the future of our engineering, product, and business teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead full-cycle campus recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance, ensuring a seamless and compelling candidate experience that converts top university talent

Cultivate and execute strategic partnerships with university career centers, academic departments, faculty advisors, and student organizations to build a robust talent pipeline

Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand team needs, competitive positioning, and business strategy, serving as a trusted advisor on university talent acquisition

Optimize interview processes and candidate assessment frameworks to identify high-potential early career talent who align with Appian's culture and technical requirements

Build and amplify Appian's employer brand on target campuses through events, information sessions, hackathons, and digital engagement strategies

Leverage multi-platform sourcing strategies including Linked In, Handshake, campus job boards, and referral networks to identify passive and active candidates

Negotiate and close offers with top candidates, articulating Appian's compelling value proposition and career growth opportunities

Track and analyze recruitment metrics including pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-fill to drive continuous improvement and data-informed decisions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field

1+ years of hands‑on recruiting experience managing the full candidate lifecycle including sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and closing

Proven ability to source candidates across multiple platforms and channels with demonstrated success in converting passive talent

Strong stakeholder partnership skills with experience advising hiring managers and business leaders on talent strategy

Demonstrated expertise in employer branding and building campus presence at universities

Experience optimizing interview…