Description
Ready to build and lead a recruiting powerhouse?
We’re seeking a Recruiting Director to architect and oversee a high-energy recruitment engine that identifies the brightest technical talent from Stanford and MIT. This isn’t just about managing people; it’s about creating a strategy that elevates university recruiting into a dynamic, relationship-driven operation.
This role is about big-picture thinking and bold leadership. You’ll develop innovative approaches, foster strong relationships with academic institutions, and mentor a team of recruiters to execute flawlessly. You’re not just keeping the machine running—you’re building it, improving it, and ensuring it outpaces the competition.
The basics:
- $150,000/year ($75/hour)
- Full-time
- Based in Austin, TX (with regular travel to Stanford and MIT)
You might be our ideal candidate if you:
- Love crafting strategies and building scalable processes.
- Excel at developing and coaching high-performing teams.
- Enjoy forging institutional partnerships and creating long-term impact.
- Can handle the chaos of travel and thrive on juggling priorities at scale.
- Combine big-picture vision with hands-on problem-solving.
What you'll be doing in 2025:
- Jan–May: Design and oversee high-impact recruiting campaigns at Stanford and MIT, coaching your team to achieve their targets.
- June–Aug: Build systems and processes to improve recruiting efficiency and impact.
- Sept–Dec: Lead strategy development for the next recruiting cycle while reinforcing relationships with key stakeholders.
If you thrive on creating impact, managing complexity, and inspiring teams to exceed their limits, we want to talk to you.
What you will be doing
- Developing and executing a strategic plan to recruit top-tier technical talent from Stanford and MIT.
- Mentoring and managing a team of college recruiters, ensuring they meet ambitious hiring goals.
- Building scalable recruiting processes that foster long-term success.
- Creating and sustaining partnerships with university stakeholders, student organizations, and faculty.
- Traveling regularly to oversee recruitment campaigns and cultivate relationships at targeted campuses.
What you will NOT be doing
- Focusing solely on tactical execution without contributing to strategy.
- Spending all your time on campus—you’ll also be shaping the overall vision.
- Micromanaging your team’s day-to-day activities instead of empowering them.
Key responsibilities
Lead and scale a recruiting operation that consistently identifies and attracts top-tier technical talent from the world’s leading academic institutions.
Candidate requirements
- 3+ years of technical recruiting experience, with a proven track record of hitting aggressive hiring targets
- 1+ years in a leadership role demonstrating an ability to build and develop high-performing recruiting teams
- Based in Austin, TX or willing to relocate
- Ability to travel up to 75% during peak recruiting season (Jan-May, Aug-Nov)
- Experience with university or campus recruiting at top-tier technical institutions
- Demonstrated history of creating and implementing scalable recruiting processes
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making
- Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in learning new technologies
How it works
Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.
STEP 1
Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 2
Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 3
Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.
STEP 4
Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 5
Accept Job Offer.
STEP 6
Celebrate!
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Why Crossover
Recruitment sucks. So we’re fixing it.
The Olympics of work
It’s super hard to qualify—extreme quality standards ensure every single team member is at the top of their game.
Premium pay for premium talent
Over 50% of new hires double or triple their previous pay. Why? Because that’s what the best person in the world is worth.
Shortlist by skills, not bias
We don’t care where you went to school, what color your hair is, or whether we can pronounce your name. Just prove you’ve got the skills.
