University Recruiter II

Search Wizards; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Wizards in Reading, MA is seeking an University Recruiter II to lead sourcing and full‑cycle recruiting for highly specialized early‑career technical roles. The role focuses on AI, ML, robotics, software/hardware engineering, and quantum computing, with campus programs and university pipelines central to success.

The position begins as a 5‑month contract with potential extension and requires onsite work in North Reading, five days per week.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of recruiting experience in tech
• Experience with specialized technical roles (SDEs, hardware, science)
• Experience leading campus and university recruiting programs

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and recruiting for highly specialized early‑career technical roles.
• Manage full‑cycle recruiting from sourcing to interview coordination and selection.
• Develop campus recruitment strategies and university talent pipelines.
• Track and report recruiting metrics to inform decisions.
• Coordinate campus events and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Sourcing

Full-cycle recruiting

Campus recruiting

Stakeholder management

Data and metrics

Talent pipeline building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

University Recruiter II – N Reading, MA

This will begin as a 5 -month contract with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and recruiting efforts for highly specialized early-career technical roles.
• Recruit top talent across areas including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Silicon/Chip Design, Quantum Computing, and Science.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities from sourcing and candidate engagement through interview coordination and selection.
• Lead end-to-end recruiting programs with high-level business visibility.
• Develop and execute campus recruiting strategies and initiatives.
• Support internship, co-op, new graduate, and university talent pipeline programs.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong candidate pipelines to meet hiring goals and recruiting targets.
• Partner with internal recruiting teams and stakeholders to develop and execute recruiting strategies.
• Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics, candidate activity, and program performance.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify trends, monitor progress, and support recruiting decisions.
• Lead recruiting projects from planning through execution, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Coordinate campus recruiting events and initiatives, including strategy, execution, and follow-up.
• Conduct data reconciliation and maintain accurate recruiting and candidate information.
• Research and provide competitive intelligence related to technical and university talent markets.
• Manage multiple priorities and recruiting programs while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
• Collaborate effectively with a distributed team across multiple locations and time zones.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, judgment, and bias for action in a fast-paced technical recruiting environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 + years of recruiting and/or sourcing experience, preferably within the technology industry.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for highly specialized technical roles.
• Experience recruiting Software Development Engineers (SDEs), Hardware Development Engineers (HDEs), Scientists, or similarly specialized technical professionals.
• Proven experience with sourcing and/or full-cycle recruiting within specialized technology domains.
• Experience supporting or leading recruiting programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Strong experience tracking, analyzing, and reporting recruiting data and performance metrics.
• Experience developing or executing campus, university, early-career, or high-volume recruiting programs is preferred.
• Previous experience recruiting within a major technology company or similarly technical environment is preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and time zones.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate candidate, recruiting, and program data.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be required, along with 5–8+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work onsite in North Reading, MA, five days per week.
• Candidates without demonstrated technical recruiting experience will not be considered.

Pay Range

• Pay range for this position will be $ 47.47 to 52.47 per hour . Compensation will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This rate is subject to change.

Search Wizards is an equal opportunity employer.

Search Wizards is known for its pioneering efforts and niche focus on Talent Solutions. We offer competitive rates, an excellent benefits package (healthcare and 401k), ongoing education, and more.