Early Career & University Relations Recruiter (AI/Robotics)

Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States. Travel to universities, conferences, and recruiting events is required as needed.

Company

hirify.global builds AI-driven robotic systems that combine perception, reasoning, and control to perform adaptable, reliable work in real-world industrial environments.

What you will do

• Develop university relations strategies focused on robotics, AI/ML, computer science, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering programs.
• Build relationships with professors, research labs, faculty, career centers, student organizations, and engineering communities.
• Own end-to-end recruiting for interns, co-ops, and early-career technical hires, from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Build and manage structured internship and co-op programs, including projects, mentorship, expectations, success measures, and conversion pathways.
• Partner with Marketing and technical leaders on employer branding, technical content, events, and university engagement.
• Measure the effectiveness of recruiting events, partnerships, sponsorships, and university investments.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in university recruiting, early careers, university relations, or technical talent programs.
• Experience building or significantly scaling an early-career or university recruiting program.
• Demonstrated relationships with universities, faculty, research labs, career centers, and student organizations.
• Experience recruiting technical talent across robotics, AI/ML, software, hardware, or engineering.
• Strong program management, stakeholder management, data analysis, and partnership skills.
• Ability to operate in a high-growth environment with changing priorities and hands-on execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Daily free lunch.
• Flexible PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus an additional six to eight weeks for birthing parents.
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower.
• Employee referral bonuses and an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.