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Senior University Recruiter

DoorDash USA
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
265 Talent Acquisition
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in a recruitment agency or in-house tech environment
  • End-to-end hiring experience in fast-paced, often ambiguous environments
  • Strong sourcing skills across platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse
  • Confidence using data to inform decisions and track progress
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong program or project management experience
Nice to have
  • At least 2 years of university or early careers recruiting experience preferred
  • Experience in building diverse talent pipelines
  • Comfortable advising and influencing hiring managers and senior partners
What the job really is

The Senior University Recruiter will focus on attracting early career talent for the Engineering and Design teams by managing full-cycle recruitment for technical intern and new grad roles. This includes building relationships with universities, advising on interview processes, and ensuring a seamless experience for candidates. The role also involves embedding diversity principles into hiring practices and managing the intern program, including event planning and performance reviews.

Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Commuter benefits match
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, only a range based on various factors
  • Role involves managing a new global internship program, which may have evolving responsibilities
  • Position is based in San Francisco, which may affect work-life balance and cost of living
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