Description
NOT YOUR AVERAGE RECRUITING ROLE: PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Crossover is searching for a dynamic campus recruiting maverick to assemble our next cohort of 50 Alpha AI Engineer Interns - exceptional undergraduates from MIT and Stanford ready to revolutionize the AI landscape during their summer experience. Your mission? Build this elite class from the ground up.
This role demands the strategic mindset of a talent scout, the execution skills of a sales director, and the adaptability of a startup founder. You'll orchestrate the entire talent acquisition journey - from campus relationship cultivation to candidate conversion. Forget conventional recruiting approaches - we need results: 50 brilliant minds in Austin, TX for Summer 2026. We provide the resources, autonomy, and clear objectives - you deliver the talent.
This opportunity is tailored for individuals who excel under pressure, take full ownership of outcomes, and possess an innate understanding of how to identify and secure top-tier computer science talent.
Key details:
- $75,000 annual compensation with comprehensive travel coverage
- Full benefits package
- US-based position with extensive travel to MIT and Stanford campuses
You're our ideal candidate if you:
- Radiate infectious enthusiasm that captivates audiences and drives student participation
- Approach logistics with military precision and strategic foresight
- Maintain composure when facing unexpected challenges or last-minute pivots
- Command attention in any setting while expertly managing recruitment pipelines
- Thrive in the dynamic campus environment and excel at converting interest into commitment
- Embrace life on the road - always prepared, meticulously organized, and consistently proactive
MIT or Stanford alumni with campus insights will have a distinct advantage in this high-impact recruiting position.
What you will be doing
- Architecting and optimizing a high-performance recruitment funnel targeting MIT and Stanford's top CS/ML talent - from initial discovery through offer acceptance
- Taking complete ownership of campus event logistics - securing venues, coordinating catering, producing promotional materials, and managing all operational details
- Conducting regular campus visits to Stanford and MIT to facilitate engaging information sessions, presentations, and meaningful interactions with students and faculty members
- Implementing a data-driven recruitment strategy with clear metrics tracking outreach effectiveness, event attendance, assessment completion rates, and final yield percentages
- Serving as the official ambassador and primary point of contact for the Alpha AI Engineer internship program - demonstrating responsiveness, exceptional organization, and technical credibility
What you will NOT be doing
- Depending on corporate branding initiatives or HR departments to generate student interest - you are fully accountable for all recruitment outcomes
- Making occasional or passive campus appearances - this role requires intensive, sustained engagement throughout the recruitment cycle
- Delegating operational responsibilities - you will personally handle everything from venue reservations to promotional material distribution
- Maintaining traditional office hours - your schedule will align with student availability, including evenings, weekends, and academic peak periods
Key responsibilities
Candidate requirements
- Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience in university recruitment, admissions operations, or event-based student engagement
- Proven track record of successful large-scale outreach initiatives and meaningful student engagement
- Demonstrated capability to independently coordinate and execute complex event logistics
- Exceptional communication skills, superior organizational abilities, and self-motivated work ethic
- US-based with willingness and ability to travel extensively to MIT and Stanford campuses
Nice to have
- Graduate or undergraduate degree from MIT or Stanford
- Previous experience recruiting for computer science, machine learning, or other technical disciplines
- Professional background in sales, political campaign organization, or startup operations
Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
Crossover's skill assessment process combines innovative AI power with decades of human research, to take the guesswork, human bias, and pointless filters out of recruiting high-performing teams.
Chat-style screening interview.
Cognitive aptitude test.
Prove real-world job skills.
Interview with the hiring manager.
Accept Job Offer.
Pass proctored test.
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