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