Early Talent Recruiter, University Relations & Recruiting

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The University Relations & Recruiting team seeks a Campus Recruiter to identify, attract, and hire top entry-level talent for The Aerospace Corporation. The successful candidate will be a highly organized strategic thinker responsible for the end-to-end strategy, execution, and delivery of recruitment programs.

Bring your intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and high level of interest to recruit space enthusiasts and rocket scientists! You should have exceptional communication skills, love working in a fast-paced environment and be confident managing interactions and expectations at all levels of the organization. This position reports to the Director of University Relations & Recruiting.

Flexible Work Model!

This position can be fully remote anywhere within the United States. If you want to be onsite or in a hybrid work model offering partially remote with some onsite work in any of our offices located in Southern California (El Segundo, CA), Colorado Springs, CO, Albuquerque, NM, or the Washington DC metro area, we can do that too.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Utilize the applicant tracking system and customer relationship management tools to capture and track recruiting activity.
• Serve in a consultative manner with managers and candidates.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to build a talented, diverse candidate pool supporting the company’s strategic imperatives.
• Execute recruiting plans for designated schools, conferences, etc.
• Must be able to exhibit the ability to have fun at work
• Candidate management –acting as the main point of contact (champion) for students throughout the campus recruiting process and at hiring events. Ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Lead campus teams on recruiting business objectives for designated campuses, ensure staffing and branding, protocols, and provide support as needed to accomplish the goals of selected schools.
• Work with multiple business groups (various locations) on the efficiency of the planning, sourcing, and hiring process while maintaining compliance with government regulations (OFCCP, EEO)
• Full cycle recruiting for entry-level talent; responsibilities include but are not limited to sourcing, screening, interviewing, compensation analysis, and formulating and extending offers

This position may be filled as a Recruiter III or IV.

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Level III:

• Strong computer skills, with an ability to utilize applicant tracking systems and customer relationship management tools
• Able to travel 50% domestically and work extended hours during peak hiring seasons
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bachelor’s degree and six years of agency, corporate, or college recruiting experience
• Demonstrated experience working in an autonomous work environment, leading small groups, and delivering company presentations

Minimum Requirements For Level IV

• Bachelor’s degree and ten years of agency, corporate, or college recruiting experience
• Strong computer skills, with an ability to utilize applicant tracking systems and customer relationship management tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to travel 50% domestically and work extended hours during peak hiring seasons
• Demonstrated experience working in an autonomous work environment, leading small groups, and delivering company presentations

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Proven Ph.D. level recruitment experience
• Recruitment project and event planning
• Experience with WorkDay, Eightfold, Yello, Avature, NACELink, Symplicity, or Handshake
• Three years of corporate college recruitment experience

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Mid - Max)

$85,546 - $110,273 - $135,000

Pay Basis: Annual

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Education assistance programs
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.