University Recruiter
At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our consulting, implementation, and technology curation services help industrial companies modernize production, improve efficiency, and support plant-floor operations. Clients rely on GrayMatter to create intuitive data visualizations, reduce cybersecurity risks, and drive successful digital transformation initiatives.
And that's where you come in.
GrayMatter is building a team of top talent in industrial technology. Our culture encourages learning and collaboration, guided by five core values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.
We are seeking a University Recruiter to own and drive GrayMatter’s Launch Lab university recruiting program, our structured approach to attracting, engaging, and hiring early-in-career talent from targeted universities across the US. This role is central to building the next generation of GrayMatter associates, and requires someone who thrives on relationships, operates with precision, and genuinely enjoys being on campus.
This is a fully remote position based in the United States, with regular travel to campus events during the peak recruiting seasons.
General Job Duties:
Own and execute the full university recruiting cycle, from workforce planning through offer acceptance
Build and manage relationships with career centers, faculty, student organizations, and campus contacts at target partner schools
Plan, register for, and coordinate all campus recruiting events including career fairs, information sessions, classroom presentations, and on-campus interview days
Manage the university candidate pipeline, ensuring all candidates apply through the correct requisitions and are moved through the process accurately
Partner with internal leadership to align hiring targets, define roles, and confirm recruiting timelines each cycle and build university recruiting strategy based on business needs
Train, prepare, and support campus teams including, Campus Managers, campus team members, and Executive Sponsors, before each recruiting season
Activity source and screen candidates to present to hiring managers
Schedule and coordinate interviews, collect feedback within defined timelines, and manage the offer process from approval to acceptance
Serve as the primary GrayMatter contact for university career centers and student organizations at assigned schools
Track and report on recruiting metrics including applications per school, interview-to-offer conversion, offer acceptance rates, cost per hire, and event ROI
Collaborate with the Marketing team on campus branding materials, booth design, social content, and student-facing presentations
Coordinate with Campus Ambassadors, intern conversions, and returning interns, to amplify GrayMatter’s presence on campus
Produce an end-of-season program recap with insights and recommendations for the next university recruiting cycle
Support non-university recruiting roles off cycle as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 - 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 1 - 2 years focused on university or early-in-career recruiting
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple university relationships and recruiting timelines simultaneously
Experience planning and executing campus events, including career fairs, information sessions, and interview days
Proficiency with an ATS or HRIS platform for requisition and candidate management (experience with Paycor a plus)
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with confidence presenting to students, faculty, and senior business leaders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines across a structured recruiting calendar
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and virtual collaboration tools
Ability to travel regularly during the fall recruiting season (up to 80%), with occasional travel throughout the year
Preferred:
Experience in a corporate or in-house recruiting function, particularly in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial technology sectors
Familiarity with Handshake or other university-specific sourcing platforms
Experience building or scaling a university recruiting program from the ground up
Comfort working with internal stakeholders to assess candidate fit
Experience designing or facilitating recruiter or hiring manager training
Salary range for this position is $53,000–$63,000, based on relevant qualifications and location.
Featured Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Paid holidays and time off
Apply To This Job
And that's where you come in.
GrayMatter is building a team of top talent in industrial technology. Our culture encourages learning and collaboration, guided by five core values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.
We are seeking a University Recruiter to own and drive GrayMatter’s Launch Lab university recruiting program, our structured approach to attracting, engaging, and hiring early-in-career talent from targeted universities across the US. This role is central to building the next generation of GrayMatter associates, and requires someone who thrives on relationships, operates with precision, and genuinely enjoys being on campus.
This is a fully remote position based in the United States, with regular travel to campus events during the peak recruiting seasons.
General Job Duties:
Own and execute the full university recruiting cycle, from workforce planning through offer acceptance
Build and manage relationships with career centers, faculty, student organizations, and campus contacts at target partner schools
Plan, register for, and coordinate all campus recruiting events including career fairs, information sessions, classroom presentations, and on-campus interview days
Manage the university candidate pipeline, ensuring all candidates apply through the correct requisitions and are moved through the process accurately
Partner with internal leadership to align hiring targets, define roles, and confirm recruiting timelines each cycle and build university recruiting strategy based on business needs
Train, prepare, and support campus teams including, Campus Managers, campus team members, and Executive Sponsors, before each recruiting season
Activity source and screen candidates to present to hiring managers
Schedule and coordinate interviews, collect feedback within defined timelines, and manage the offer process from approval to acceptance
Serve as the primary GrayMatter contact for university career centers and student organizations at assigned schools
Track and report on recruiting metrics including applications per school, interview-to-offer conversion, offer acceptance rates, cost per hire, and event ROI
Collaborate with the Marketing team on campus branding materials, booth design, social content, and student-facing presentations
Coordinate with Campus Ambassadors, intern conversions, and returning interns, to amplify GrayMatter’s presence on campus
Produce an end-of-season program recap with insights and recommendations for the next university recruiting cycle
Support non-university recruiting roles off cycle as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 - 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 1 - 2 years focused on university or early-in-career recruiting
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple university relationships and recruiting timelines simultaneously
Experience planning and executing campus events, including career fairs, information sessions, and interview days
Proficiency with an ATS or HRIS platform for requisition and candidate management (experience with Paycor a plus)
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with confidence presenting to students, faculty, and senior business leaders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines across a structured recruiting calendar
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and virtual collaboration tools
Ability to travel regularly during the fall recruiting season (up to 80%), with occasional travel throughout the year
Preferred:
Experience in a corporate or in-house recruiting function, particularly in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial technology sectors
Familiarity with Handshake or other university-specific sourcing platforms
Experience building or scaling a university recruiting program from the ground up
Comfort working with internal stakeholders to assess candidate fit
Experience designing or facilitating recruiter or hiring manager training
Salary range for this position is $53,000–$63,000, based on relevant qualifications and location.
Featured Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Paid holidays and time off
Apply To This Job