University Recruiter Strategy & Ops

Frontdoor Defense; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Unlimited snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a University Recruiter to build and scale our campus internship and new-grad hiring program in Austin, TX. You will partner with our University Recruiting team and hiring managers to craft campus hiring plans, run full-cycle recruiting for interns and new grads, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences from first conversations at career fairs to onboarding.

You will travel to target universities, foster relationships with career centers, and manage pipelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in university recruiting, campus relations, full-cycle recruiting, recruiting coordination, or career services.
• Highly organized, with the ability to juggle many events, candidates, and deadlines at once without dropping details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable engaging with students, faculty, and senior engineers alike.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including some evenings and weekends during peak recruiting season.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to understand intern and new grad needs and translate them into campus hiring plans.
• Drive full-cycle recruiting for intern and new grad roles: sourcing, phone screens, interview coordination, debriefs, offers, and closing.
• Plan and execute campus recruiting events from start to finish: career fairs, info sessions, tech talks, and student org partnerships, including logistics, travel, swag, and booth staffing.
• Travel to target universities and maritime academies during fall and spring recruiting seasons to represent Saronic, engage students, and identify top talent on site.
• Build and maintain relationships with career centers, faculty, and student organizations such as engineering societies, robotics teams, and ROTC and veteran groups.
• Help shape school strategy by identifying which campuses, programs, and events best match the roles we are hiring for.
• Manage candidate pipelines in Ashby, keeping data clean and accurate, and track event results and pipeline metrics to guide where we invest.
• Support the full intern program lifecycle: offer logistics, pre-boarding, onboarding, summer programming, and intern to full-time conversion.
• Recruit and organize Saronic employee volunteers, including alumni ambassadors and engineers, to staff campus events.
• Deliver a responsive, student-first candidate experience with timely follow-ups, clear communication, and genuine care.

Skills

Communication

Travel

Organization

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ashby

Handshake

Yello

Job description

University Recruiter

Build and scale Saronic's campus internship and new-grad hiring program

Location: Austin, Texas

About The Role

University Recruiter

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Saronic is seeking a University Recruiter to help build the pipeline of interns and new grads who will design, build, and operate the next generation of autonomous maritime vessels. You will partner with our University Recruiting team and hiring managers to find top student talent, run standout campus events, and deliver a great experience for students from the first conversation at a career fair to their first day on the job. Whether you are early in your recruiting career and love working with students, or a seasoned campus recruiter ready to help shape strategy at one of the fastest-growing companies in defense technology, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to understand intern and new grad needs and translate them into campus hiring plans.
• Drive full-cycle recruiting for intern and new grad roles: sourcing, phone screens, interview coordination, debriefs, offers, and closing.
• Plan and execute campus recruiting events from start to finish: career fairs, info sessions, tech talks, and student org partnerships, including logistics, travel, swag, and booth staffing.
• Travel to target universities and maritime academies during fall and spring recruiting seasons to represent Saronic, engage students, and identify top talent on site.
• Build and maintain relationships with career centers, faculty, and student organizations such as engineering societies, robotics teams, and ROTC and veteran groups.
• Help shape school strategy by identifying which campuses, programs, and events best match the roles we are hiring for.
• Manage candidate pipelines in Ashby, keeping data clean and accurate, and track event results and pipeline metrics to guide where we invest.
• Support the full intern program lifecycle: offer logistics, pre-boarding, onboarding, summer programming, and intern to full-time conversion.
• Recruit and organize Saronic employee volunteers, including alumni ambassadors and engineers, to staff campus events.
• Deliver a responsive, student-first candidate experience with timely follow-ups, clear communication, and genuine care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in university recruiting, campus relations, full-cycle recruiting, recruiting coordination, or career services.
• Highly organized, with the ability to juggle many events, candidates, and deadlines at once without dropping details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable engaging with students, faculty, and senior engineers alike.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including some evenings and weekends during peak recruiting season.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting interns and new grads for technical roles in engineering, software, or manufacturing.
• Track record of building or scaling a campus program, owning school relationships, or running an intern program end to end.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system (Ashby preferred) and campus recruiting platforms such as Handshake or Yello.
• Familiarity with the defense, aerospace, or maritime industries, or with maritime academies, ROTC, or service academy programs.
• Experience using data to evaluate school and event performance and to influence hiring strategy.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Extended periods of standing and walking at career fairs and campus events
• Frequent air and ground travel to campuses, including some evenings and weekends
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., booth materials, event supplies, packages)

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services. Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents. Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care. Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents. Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require 'U.S. Person' status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a 'U.S. Person': (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.