University Technical Recruiter (Contract)
About The Position
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on the future of automotive technology, including operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud/connectivity solutions for software-defined vehicles. We are seeking a highly capable University Recruiter with a technical focus to manage high-volume intern and early career hiring for our engineering and software teams. This role requires managing intensity, navigating ambiguity, and supporting non-traditional recruitment cycles, acting as a key partner to business leaders and a trusted advocate for emerging technical talent.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in university or technical recruiting, ideally within engineering, software, or R&D environments.
- Proven success managing high-volume pipelines and supporting demanding technical hiring teams.
- Familiarity with engineering disciplines, software development life cycles, and technical assessment tools.
- Comfort discussing roles like software engineer, systems engineer, embedded engineer, or data scientist.
- Proficiency in iCIMS or similar ATS required.
- Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; able to represent the brand with confidence and authenticity.
- Comfort with fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, balancing multiple requisitions and timelines simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% and work flex hours during peak recruitment windows.
Nice To Haves
- Recruiting Co-op Programs, highly preferred
- Experience with Handshake, LinkedIn Recruiter, or other sourcing platforms preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own intern and early career hiring for engineering, software, and technical roles from sourcing through offer.
- Lead high-volume recruitment during peak seasons with speed, accuracy, and business alignment.
- Identify high-potential talent through campus partnerships, sourcing platforms, online technical communities, and direct outreach.
- Represent the company at university events, career fairs, tech talks, and conferences.
- Conduct technical screens and behavioral interviews, ensuring a smooth and informative candidate experience.
- Coordinate with hiring managers and interview panels to align on evaluation criteria.
- Support interns throughout the program lifecycle, including onboarding, performance reviews, and conversion conversations.
- Drive intern conversion strategy aligned to full-time hiring needs.
- Be available for candidate engagement and events across multiple time zones, including evenings or weekends during peak cycles.
- Partner with Early Talent and Events teams to lead recruitment events, info sessions, and intern programming (virtual and on-site).
- Maintain accurate candidate records and pipelines using iCIMS.
- Ensure timely reporting, data integrity, and compliance with internal processes.
Benefits
- Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
- Benefits tailored to the local market.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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