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University Recruiting Lead
Company | Sierra |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $150000 – $200000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 5-8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience at a high-growth tech company, with early-stage start-up experience preferred
- Proven experience building and scaling university or early career recruiting programs, ideally in high-growth environments
- Willingness and ability to travel during campus recruiting season
- Deep understanding of the campus recruiting landscape, including event strategy, brand awareness, program development, and partnership building
- Ability to source, attract, and hire top Tech interns and new grad talent
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering with engineering, HR, and focusing on DEIB
- A data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze, track, and optimize pipeline performance and program impact
- Passion for creating an inclusive candidate experience and developing programs that foster long-term talent pipelines
Responsibilities
- Developing and operating the full university recruiting lifecycle, including campus strategy, events, sourcing, candidate experience, and reporting
- Travel to campus events and conferences, with flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed
- Partner closely with Hiring Managers to define early career talent needs, develop campus strategies, and align on timelines and goals
- Build and execute sourcing and engagement strategies across universities, career fairs, and build strong relationships with universities and student organizations to increase Sierra’s visibility and access
- Track, analyze, and report on university recruiting metrics to Hiring Managers and Sierra leadership on a regular cadence
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience managing high-volume university recruiting in fast-paced or startup environments, with the ability to build and scale programs from the ground up
- Experience recruiting for both technical and non-technical roles, with a strong understanding of diverse early talent pipelines