University Recruiter, Intermediate

The MITRE Corporation•New Bedford, MA

2d•$78,000 - $117,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. We’re seeking a dynamic, passionate, and outgoing University and Early Careers Recruiter to help us attract the brightest emerging minds in science, engineering, and technology—while also supporting early careers recruiting needs. In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying and engaging top student talent from leading universities and research institutions, with a focus on individuals specializing in AI, Machine Learning, data analytics, and computer science. You’ll also help source and recruit experienced technical and mission-focused professionals in critical skill areas. If you're energized by building meaningful connections and shaping the future of tech talent, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

3+ years of recruiting experience, including campus/early careers; additional experience supporting experienced-hire recruiting strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated ability to recruit for technical roles) and build pipelines for hard-to-fill skill sets.
Experience with ATS systems required, preference for Workday experience.
Ability to travel up to 30%; requires a minimum of two days per week on-site (50%).

Nice To Haves

Professional services, technology, and/or government contractor industry experience highly preferred.
Strong grasp of emerging technologies such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science.
Ability to consult with hiring managers on role scoping, leveling, and market competitiveness.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal awareness and relationship-building skills.
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Identify and recruit candidates for internships, fellowships, and early-career full-time roles, managing the full-cycle recruitment process to include sourcing, screening and submitting qualified candidates to the business.
Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers, providing data-driven guidance on talent availability, recruitment timelines, compensation ranges, and sourcing strategies.
Develop proactive sourcing strategies for Early Careers talent, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, professional associations, technical communities, and referral pipelines.
Serve as a point of contact for campus engagement, including career fairs, recruiting events, and virtual info sessions.
Plan and execute engaging events on campus to attract students to MITRE.
Plan and execute virtual and in-person events to engage experienced talent (e.g., tech talks, hiring events, meetups, and targeted networking sessions).
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication, transparency, and a high-touch, personalized recruiting approach.
Reach out to referrals in a warm, professional manner upon receiving the resume.
Serve as a MITRE Brand Ambassador internally and externally, representing the organization’s mission and values across all interactions.
Create formal offers in Workday system and negotiate final offers as needed (including start dates, leveling, and compensation discussions in alignment with internal guidelines).
Engage in on-campus events, including career fairs, to build relationships and convert prospective candidates into applicants.
Track and report recruiting activity and outcomes (pipeline health, conversion rates, time-to-fill, event ROI) and recommend process improvements.