Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Join OVG as a University Relations Program Lead to help us develop strategy, drive execution, and expand our early-career talent programs. From building strong university partnerships to managing our summer internship experience, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our intern workforce. This is a high-impact, highly visible individual contributor role ideal for someone passionate about engaging emerging talent, driving DEI partnerships, and traveling to connect with students nationwide.

This role pays an annual salary of $85,000-$95,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until September 26, 2025.  

• Own and manage the 10-week summer internship program across all OVG departments.
• Partner with internal hiring managers to ensure job descriptions are accurate and expectations are aligned with what an internship is.
• Create weekly programming including internal speaker sessions, virtual activities, and engagement events using approved vendors.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop intern-led content (e.g., TikTok takeovers, social media reels, Instagram Stories).
• Ensure intern swag is ordered and delivered before the program start date.
• Regularly check in with interns to ensure meaningful experiences, not just busy work.
• Lead virtual meetings and engagement touchpoints with confidence.
• Build strategic relationships with target universities including HBCUs, HSIs, and community colleges.
• Partner with school Alumni Relations departments to host meet & greets and brand-building campus events.
• Collaborate with DEI partners to reach underrepresented student populations.
• Deliver resume workshops and info sessions to help promote OVG as an employer of choice.
• Partner with Culinary schools to hold events and develop new pipelines (e.g., Culinary Institute of America, Le Cordon Bleu, ULV).
• Explore and launch programs to source and hire veterans, people with disabilities, and AEP candidates.
• Support efforts to expand internship program globally and build international program infrastructure.
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• 5+ years of experience in university recruiting and campus programs.
• Strong program management experience – can build, manage, and scale internship or early-career programs.
• Strong business acumen balanced with personable and approachable communication style.
• Self-starter, goal-driven, and commitment to follow through.
• Confident public speaker with virtual meeting facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external institutions.
• Experience coordinating events and campaigns in collaboration with multiple partners, including high level C- Suite and SVP team members.
• Experience with international internship or student programs a plus.
• Must be comfortable with Travel 50–70% to attend career fairs, job expos, and on-campus events.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.