Senior University Recruiter (Contract)

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Talent Acquisition does more than just fill roles; we architect how Relativity grows. Youll partner closely with hiring managers understand the gaps theyre facing and design hiring strategies around those needs. Youre a trusted partner shaping not only who we hire but how we hire. From building scalable interview frameworks to creating a candidate experience that reflects our values the team lays the foundation for the long-term success of Relativity.

Our University Recruiting team is looking for a full lifecycle Senior University Recruiter who will manage all intern programming including budget events mid-term reviews with hiring managers exit interviews with interns and be the main go-to person for when interns are onsite in one of our locations. You will partner closely with University student groups professors and career centers to plan events for year-round recruiting. This Recruiter will also be expected to develop an understanding of the business objectives of our teams and leverage this knowledge to serve as a consultant to our hiring managers.

About the Role:

Were looking for a contract Senior University Recruiter to help lead on our early talent strategyfrom building best-in-class intern programs to creating meaningful long-term university partnerships. Youll own the full lifecycle for intern and new grad hiring across multiple disciplines and play a key role in driving Relativitys future workforce. We are looking for someone who has led high-volume year-round university recruiting programs (100 interns/year) and knows how to operate in a fast-changing high-growth environment. Youll partner with engineering and business leaders career centers and student orgs alikebringing structure and insight to our existing program.

In partnership with the rest of the University Team you will:

• Lead the full lifecycle recruiting process for interns and new gradsfrom sourcing to interviews offers and conversion.
• Manage the end-to-end intern experience including onboarding programming mid-term check-ins final reviews and exit interviews.
• Build strong partnerships with career centers professors and student groups; plan and execute recruiting events and outreach strategies.
• Use data and feedback to improve our funnel streamline operations and help shape an inclusive equitable process.
• Collaborate with our employer branding team to strengthen our presence on campus and bring Relativitys mission to life for students.
• Travel to campuses and events throughout the year with a heavy fall season.

Onsite requirements: This is an onsite role. You can expect work 5 days a week onsite at our Long Beach Headquarters to support all onsite interviews occasional onsite team meetings and hiring manager discussions.

About You:

• 5 years of full-cycle university recruiting experience at a fast-growing company with a robust internship program (100 interns/year).
• Demonstrated success running internship and new grad programs that deliver high conversion and strong candidate experience.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with key university stakeholders such as career centers faculty student orgs.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working in a rapidly changing environment.
• Confident collaborative communicator who can influence at all levels.
• Committed to equitable hiring and inclusive candidate experiences.
• Willing and able to travel frequently during peak recruiting season.

Nice to haves but not required:

• Industry experience in tech aerospace engineering or similar.
• Familiarity with Greenhouse RippleMatch Yello or similar tools.
• Strong data fluencyable to track pipeline metrics DEI outcomes and ROI on events.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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