Senior College Recruiting Specialist

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com. The College Recruitment Specialist, Senior leads our internship and cooperative programs to establish Draper as an employer of choice amongst many Colleges and Universities. The incumbent in this position interacts with college professionals and faculty as well as work in partnership with hiring managers and recruiting on building best practices and setting a strategic approach for attracting and hiring our future pipeline of top talent. This role is on-site in Cambridge, MA 3 days a week and requires the ability to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

Knowledge of employment/labor laws, as well as HR policies and procedures.
Proficiency using MS Office, HRIS systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize independently.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
Experience working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to work as a team player with a results driven approach.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Bachelor’s degree in business or Human Resources or related field of study.
2 years supporting a human resources department or relevant experience.
2+years of recruiting experience.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Workday experience a plus
preferably hiring within an Engineering discipline
Campus recruiting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Execute a strategy for annual campus recruitment efforts to meet the business objectives for student hiring of interns and co-ops.
Partner with functional and business area leaders to strategize on hiring goals to address future recruiting requirements.
Lead full life cycle sourcing and recruiting efforts for student employees in both technical and non-technical roles.
Develop, foster and grow relationships with universities to attract and recruit highly skilled college students for internship and cooperative employment.
Primary liaison with Draper Tier 1 and Tier 2 Universities to promote Draper as an employer of choice and develop student pipelines.
Plan, attend and organize all logistics for student events (campus career fairs, interview days, tech talks, etc) as well as attendance at career fair events.
Partner with HR Operations to process and onboard students.
Create student activities and programs during peak season for students to acclimate, network and become part of Draper’s internal organization.