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Aston Carter · 1 day ago

University Recruiter (Direct Placement)

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $170K/yr

1+ years exp

Aston Carter is seeking a tenacious University Recruiter eager to build high-caliber teams and serve as a strategic partner in shaping their talent strategy. The role involves managing the entire recruitment lifecycle for interdisciplinary roles and ensuring a positive candidate experience while delivering exceptional hiring outcomes.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle recruitment process for technical and operational roles, from intake to closing

Act as a key business partner to leaders and hiring managers by providing market insights, rapidly calibrating on top talent, and refining interview processes to drive successful hiring outcomes

Conduct thorough initial interviews that assess ability, excellence, and cultural alignment while delivering a positive candidate experience and strong interview-to-offer outcomes

Design and execute sourcing strategies that extend beyond Boolean searches to include events, networking, and other creative approaches to reach outstanding talent

Deliver exceptional candidate experiences across the interview process that reflects the mission, culture, and high-performance culture

Track and analyze recruiting metrics to continuously refine processes and drive operational excellence

Maintain applicant tracking system accuracy and cleanliness to improve reporting quality and recruiting efficiency

Wear many hats across the recruiting function, from managing university recruitment initiatives and coordinating onsite interviews to process improvement projects as we scale

Qualification

University recruiting experienceFull lifecycle recruitingRecruiting technical talentNon-standard recruiting methodsManage prioritiesJudgmentDiscretionExceptional communication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of University recruiting experience or associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and clearly articulate value to both candidates and hiring teams

Proven ability to manage and execute multiple competing priorities with autonomy

Holds a high bar for personal accountability and performance, consistently delivering quality results with speed, ownership, and attention to detail

Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information and advising on hiring decisions

Preferred

Experience recruiting technical talent such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, and/or software engineers

Full lifecycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing

Proven success hiring for highly specialized or niche roles such as building architects, chemical engineers, nuclear licensing engineers, or other technical experts

Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields

Demonstrated expertise in non-standard recruiting methods, such as cold calling candidates and companies, organizing and executing ad hoc networking events, identifying industry experts, and creating unique targeted sourcing campaigns

Deeply motivated by the mission to restore U.S. fuel enrichment capabilities and strengthen national energy security