University Relations Recruiting Manager
ZooxFoster City, CA
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Benefits
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Job Description
The University Relations Recruiting (UR) Leader will own and evolve Zoox’s early-career talent strategy, with responsibility for the full lifecycle of university recruiting programs. This role blends hands-on recruiting expertise with program leadership and people management. You will lead a small team of recruiters, partner closely with hiring teams and cross-functional stakeholders, and scale programs that attract, hire, and convert top early-career talent into long-term contributors at Zoox.
In this role, you will...
- Lead and develop a team of university recruiters, providing direction, coaching, and hands-on support across sourcing, interviewing, offers, and closing.
- Own and scale Zoox’s university recruiting programs end-to-end, including sourcing strategy, interview processes, intern experience, offer management, and full-time conversion.
- Partner with hiring managers, People Partners, and cross-functional teams to align early-career hiring plans with business needs and headcount priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders to support university partnerships, programs, and intern recruiting.
- Design and execute inclusive early-career recruiting strategies, including targeted outreach and partnerships to support diversity hiring goals.
- Represent Zoox at university events, conferences, and meetings, promoting the company's brand and interests.
- Manage program budgets, forecasting, and vendor relationships while continuously improving efficiency and scalability.
Qualificiations
- 7+ years of recruiting experience, including direct ownership of full-cycle recruiting and early-career or university programs.
- Proven experience leading or mentoring recruiters and influencing hiring outcomes at scale.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, offer negotiation, and closing in competitive talent markets.
- Familiarity with common university recruiting tools and platforms.
- Ability to use data and metrics to evaluate program performance and inform decision-making.
Bonus Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong university partnerships.
- Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs with strong operational rigor and attention to detail.
- Proven experience hiring diverse early career talent.
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
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FAQs About University Relations Recruiting Manager Jobs at Zoox
What is the work location for this position at Zoox?
This job at Zoox is located in Foster City, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Zoox?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Zoox?
Zoox lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Zoox?
Zoox is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Zoox for this role?
Zoox offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, and Paid Sick Leave for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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