University Recruiter

The role

This person will manage approximately 50% of the university recruiting requisition load. They will source, screen, and manage candidates from application through offer while building relationships with students and universities.

What you will do

• Own approximately 50% of Varda’s university recruiting requisition load.
• Source and identify early-career talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, and university networks.
• Review resumes, conduct recruiter screens, and manage interview processes.
• Partner with hiring managers and engineering leaders to define candidate profiles and drive hiring decisions.
• Manage candidate pipelines and recruiting activity in Greenhouse.
• Represent Varda at career fairs, information sessions, and campus visits.
• Build relationships with students to create excitement around Varda.
• Partner with the University Relations Manager to execute university strategy.
• Develop relationships with career centers, faculty, and student organizations.
• Partner with the University Recruiting Intern on scheduling and logistics.

Required qualifications

• Previous university recruiting experience, including direct experience recruiting and engaging college students.
• 2–5 years of recruiting experience with demonstrated full-cycle recruiting ownership.
• Experience independently managing multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience with Greenhouse or a similar Applicant Tracking System.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter for sourcing, outreach, and pipeline development.
• Experience partnering directly with universities, career centers, student organizations, faculty, or other campus stakeholders.
• Experience representing an employer at career fairs, information sessions, networking events, or other campus recruiting activities.
• Strong candidate assessment and interviewing skills.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 30–40% during peak university recruiting seasons, including occasional evening and weekend events.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting within aerospace, space, defense, or another highly technical engineering environment.
• Experience recruiting across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting a high-volume university recruiting or internship program.
• Experience with Handshake or similar university recruiting platforms.
• Established relationships with engineering universities, career centers, or student organizations.
• Experience with university employer branding and campus engagement.
• Experience using recruiting metrics and funnel data to improve recruiting strategy and performance.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Long-term cash awards

Before you apply

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About the company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.