About the role#
Schaeffler is seeking a co-op student to support University Relations and Development Programs at our Fort Mill, South Carolina campus. This position focuses on campus recruiting, event coordination, and managing key projects related to university partnerships.
What you'll do#
- Manage university recruiting calendars, event registration, and sign-up sheets.
- Promote recruiting events through email and internal communication channels.
- Help plan the annual conference and organize co-op engagement activities.
- Maintain records and gather feedback for recruiting and engagement efforts.
- Complete a project to evaluate Ambassador Team success and create a method to measure their impact.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an academic degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Communications.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid.
- Includes 3 paid vacation days per term, paid holidays, and a 401K match up to 6%.
About Schaeffler
Schaeffler is a manufacturing company based in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Founded in 1946, it focuses on motion technology including electric mobility, chassis solutions, and renewable energy components. The company operates globally with over 250 locations and employs more than 45,000 people. It produces a wide range of parts such as bearing solutions and linear guidance systems for various industrial applications.
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