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Early Career & University Relations Recruiter

Path Robotics· People
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Columbus, OHfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Recruiter responsible for strategy and execution of Path Robotics’ early talent programs, building pipelines of emerging engineering and technical talent and partnering with universities to source and develop interns, co-ops, and early career hires.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a focused strategy for target universities and technical programs, prioritizing robotics, AI/ML, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and related programs.
  • Build long-term relationships with professors, research labs, faculty, career centers, student organizations, and engineering organizations.
  • Develop campus engagement strategies including career fairs, technical talks, research partnerships, student events, lab engagement, and engineering leader involvement.
  • Identify opportunities for Path engineers and technical leaders to build relationships with students and faculty.
  • Build relationships that position Path as a destination for top robotics and AI talent.
  • Own end-to-end recruiting for interns, co-ops, and early career hires, from sourcing through offer acceptance.
  • Proactively identify and engage high-potential students beyond inbound applications and career fairs.
  • Build talent communities and pipelines ahead of hiring needs.
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop efficient and consistent evaluation processes for early career talent.
  • Deliver a candidate experience reflecting Path’s fast-moving, collaborative, and highly technical culture.
  • Build and manage a structured internship and co-op program with meaningful, high-impact work.
  • Define projects, mentorship, expectations, and success measures before interns join.
  • Create programming that exposes early talent to Path’s technology, leadership, and broader business.
  • Own the intern and co-op conversion strategy, identifying high performers and creating pathways into full-time opportunities.
  • Continuously gather feedback from interns and managers to improve the program.
  • Build Path’s presence within university, robotics, AI, and engineering communities.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and technical leaders to develop compelling content and campaigns highlighting Path’s technology, people, and engineering challenges.
  • Create opportunities for Path employees to serve as technical ambassadors through speaking engagements, university events, research communities, and student organizations.
  • Develop creative differentiators to stand out from larger tech and robotics companies competing for talent.
  • Measure the effectiveness of events, partnerships, sponsorships, and other university investments.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in university recruiting, early careers, university relations, or technical talent programs.
  • Experience building or significantly scaling an early careers or university recruiting program.
  • Demonstrated success developing relationships with universities, faculty, research labs, career centers, and student organizations.
  • Experience recruiting technical talent, ideally across robotics, AI/ML, software, hardware, or engineering.
  • Strong program management skills with the ability to take an initiative from strategy through hands-on execution.
  • Experience using recruiting data and market insights to determine where to invest time and resources.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner with technical leaders.
  • Comfortable operating in a high-growth environment where programs are still being built and priorities can move quickly.
  • Willingness to travel to universities, conferences, and recruiting events as needed

Skills

Required:University recruitingRelationship building with academiaProgram management

Benefits

  • Daily free lunch
  • Flexible PTO
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
  • 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
  • Generous employee referral bonuses
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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