Senior Global Scholar Recruiter for Academic Talent

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Scholar Program within Global Specialty Recruiting seeks an experienced full-life-cycle recruiter to partner with science leaders, shaping talent strategy and accelerating hiring of top academics.

You will build academic networks, influence senior stakeholders, and manage confidential searches across domains, delivering impact for Amazon Science while advancing your career in a best-in-class recruiting organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years advising and influencing executive leadership.
• Experience building talent sourcing initiatives and pipelines.
• Experience managing multiple searches, projects and client relationships.
• Experience recruiting passive senior scientists and academics.
• 5+ years in corporate/startup or executive search with a focus on passive science/academic candidates in high-tech markets.

Responsibilities

• Strategically engaging best-in-class academic passive talent to solve Amazon's toughest technical challenges.
• Developing innovative ways to raise the bar on how Amazon connects with leading academics in their fields and drives impact.
• Contributing to knowledge base of the team and recruiting community by sharing domain intelligence.
• Building academic talent networks and tapping sources to develop relationships within the community.
• Owning business and stakeholder relationships, providing strategic guidance with executive hiring managers.
• Conducting informational calls, phone screens, and interviews; participating in hiring decisions throughout the life cycle.

Skills

Executive advisory

Talent sourcing

Search management

Passive candidate recruiting

Academic / science recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Amazon Scholar Program within Global Specialty Recruiting seeks an experienced full-life-cycle recruiter to partner with science leaders, shaping talent strategy and accelerating hiring of top academics.

You will build academic networks, influence senior stakeholders, and manage confidential searches across domains, delivering impact for Amazon Science while advancing your career in a best-in-class recruiting organization.