The University Recruiter II supports full-cycle recruiting, manages campus engagement, and enhances the candidate experience for early career roles.
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is seeking a University Recruiter II to support early career hiring across the business, with a primary focus on engineering roles. In this role, you’ll contribute to full-cycle recruiting, coordinate campus and intern-focused events, and help deliver an outstanding candidate and intern experience. You’ll partner closely with the Senior University Recruiter, engineering hiring teams, and other cross-functional groups to support a high-impact and inclusive emerging talent program.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located at our Long Beach, CA location.
Key Responsibilities:- Support full-cycle recruiting for intern and early career roles, from sourcing and screening to coordinating interviews and facilitating offers — with a focus on delivering a smooth, inclusive candidate experience.
- Collaborate with hiring teams to align on role requirements, maintain accurate candidate records in Greenhouse, and build strong, diverse pipelines that meet business needs.
- Contribute to event planning and execution for campus visits, career fairs, conferences, and student competitions that grow Vast’s early talent brand and presence.
- Coordinate student engagement activities including tours of Vast’s Long Beach HQ, university partnerships, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on swag and event materials.
- Support intern program operations, from onboarding and orientation through enrichment events, communications, performance tracking, and return offer logistics.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in university recruiting and early career hiring.
- Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting processes, including scheduling, candidate communication, and offer coordination.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on professionalism and candidate experience.
- Experience planning and supporting university-facing and intern program events, including career fairs, info sessions, student organization partnerships, intern onboarding, enrichment activities, social events, and student competitions — with ownership of logistics, materials, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
- Background in technical recruiting or coordination, particularly for software, electrical, and mechanical engineering roles; startup industry experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar technical environments is a plus.
- Familiarity with Greenhouse or similar applicant tracking systems (ATS) and comfort working within structured recruiting workflows.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with a customer-service mindset and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Passion for early talent development and student engagement, with a commitment to delivering inclusive and engaging candidate experiences.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 30% during the peak campus recruiting season
- Willingness to support occasional evening and weekend events
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Pay Range:
University Recruiter II: $94,000 - $135,000
Salary Range: California
$94,000—$135,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Top Skills
Applicant Tracking Systems
Greenhouse
Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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