Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is the world leader in BioEnergy and has a premier position in the agricultural processing value chain. ADM is one of the world’s largest processors of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa. ADM is a leading manufacturer of biodiesel, ethanol, soybean oil and meal, corn sweeteners, flour and other value-added food and feed ingredients. Headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, ADM has over 26,000 employees, more than 240 processing plants and net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 of $44 billion. Additional information can be found on ADM’s Web site at http://www.admworld.com.


COLLEGE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Human Resources Department – Decatur, Illinois

ADM is a company where world class talent comes to do its best work. Are you ready for the challenge to consistently bring that world class talent to ADM? Our relationships with university faculty, career centers, administration, organizations and students are a key component to our success on campus. The College Relations Representative will help strengthen and maintain these relationships while selecting the best talent to join our global company.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit full-time employees and interns in a variety of disciplines, including engineering business, safety, logistics and research
- Establish and maintain relationships with students, faculty, career placement center staff, and others on campus
- Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria utilizing computer databases, university career centers, networking and other sources
- Interact with students who may become applicants, discussing employment opportunities and other company information including an overview of the company, operations and other areas of interest
- Represent ADM while meeting candidates in venues such as career fairs, classroom presentations and association presentations
- Review resumes and pre-select the applicants to be interviewed on campus
- Interview applicants to obtain information on education, work history, training and job skills
- Collaborate effectively with company management and refer applicants for the appropriate positions
- Coordinate campus-recruiting efforts and manage campus-presence programs for a variety of colleges and universities within the United States

REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as active listening skills
- Provide exceptional interaction with potential candidates and our other clients
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective, polished presentation skills with an interest in speaking to groups and with new acquaintances
- Must be able to clearly communicate over the telephone, in person, via e-mail and in other written communication
- Sound judgment and decision making skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Flexibility and the ability to effectively prioritize
- Provide excellent customer service and follow-through
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Ability to effectively utilize telephone, PC/laptop and other technology
- Ability to successfully work while standing for extended periods of time
- Overnight travel required approximately 50% of the year
- Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable area of study

PREFERENCES
- Three to five years of industry recruiting experience
- Proven interview and selection skills


This exempt position offers a complete benefit package, including medical, dental, prescription drug and life insurance, 401(k)/ESOP with company match and pension. This position does include relocation benefits.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.