Senior University Recruiter (Contract)

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is seeking a contract Senior University Recruiter to lead their early talent strategy. This role involves building best-in-class intern programs and creating meaningful long-term university partnerships. The recruiter will manage the full lifecycle for intern and new grad hiring across multiple disciplines, playing a key role in shaping Relativity’s future workforce. The ideal candidate has experience leading high-volume, year-round university recruiting programs (100+ interns/year) in a fast-changing, high-growth environment. This role requires partnership with engineering and business leaders, career centers, and student organizations, bringing structure and insight to the existing program. The position is based onsite at the Long Beach Headquarters.

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle university recruiting experience at a fast-growing company with a robust internship program (100+ interns/year).
Demonstrated success running internship and new grad programs that deliver high conversion and strong candidate experience.
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with key university stakeholders, such as career centers, faculty, student orgs.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working in a rapidly changing environment.
Confident, collaborative communicator who can influence at all levels.
Committed to equitable hiring and inclusive candidate experiences.
Willing and able to travel frequently during peak recruiting season.
Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week at the Long Beach Headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in tech, aerospace, engineering, or similar.
Familiarity with Greenhouse, RippleMatch, Yello or similar tools.
Strong data fluency—able to track pipeline metrics, DEI outcomes, and ROI on events.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle recruiting process for interns and new grads—from sourcing to interviews, offers, and conversion.
Manage the end-to-end intern experience including onboarding, programming, mid-term check-ins, final reviews, and exit interviews.
Build strong partnerships with career centers, professors, and student groups; plan and execute recruiting events and outreach strategies.
Use data and feedback to improve the funnel, streamline operations, and help shape an inclusive, equitable process.
Collaborate with the employer branding team to strengthen the company's presence on campus and bring Relativity’s mission to life for students.
Travel to campuses and events throughout the year, with a heavy fall season.
Support all onsite interviews, occasional onsite team meetings, and hiring manager discussions.