On-Campus Recruiting & Employer Relations Lead

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hiring an Employer Engagement and Recruiting Lead within Career Advising & Professional Development. You will manage on-campus recruiting, strengthen employer relations, and expand internship and job opportunities for MIT students.

You will organize programs, coordinate with departments and clubs, and provide career advising and workshops with culturally responsive practices to serve MIT's diverse community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least three years of experience in career development or recruiting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with career services technology.
• Ability to build relationships across a research institution.
• High ethical standards, cross-cultural awareness, and commitment to diverse populations.
• Enthusiasm for MIT's mission, student development, and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead employer outreach, including direct meetings and visits.
• Organize employer programs such as site visits, coffee chats, and recruiting events.
• Meet with employers and assist with scheduling; plan career fairs with Events team.
• Partner with the Associate Director to expand employer access across MIT departments and labs.
• Drive initiatives to diversify employers and advise on recruiting policies.
• Produce employer-related content for newsletters, webpages, and social media.
• Serve as liaison for a career community and provide career advising, workshops, and programming using culturally responsive practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Relationship building

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Career services technology

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hiring an Employer Engagement and Recruiting Lead within Career Advising & Professional Development. You will manage on-campus recruiting, strengthen employer relations, and expand internship and job opportunities for MIT students.

You will organize programs, coordinate with departments and clubs, and provide career advising and workshops with culturally responsive practices to serve MIT's diverse community.