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Senior College Recruiting Specialist

Draper Labs
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
555 Technology Square (Show on map)
Apr 20, 2026

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The College Recruitment Specialist, Senior leads our internship and cooperative programs to establish Draper as an employer of choice amongst many Colleges and Universities. The incumbent in this position interacts with college professionals and faculty as well as work in partnership with hiring managers and recruiting on building best practices and setting a strategic approach for attracting and hiring our future pipeline of top talent.

This role is on-site in Cambridge, MA 3 days a week and requires the ability to travel up to 50%.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Execute a strategy for annual campus recruitment efforts to meet the business objectives for student hiring of interns and co-ops.
  • Partner with functional and business area leaders to strategize on hiring goals to address future recruiting requirements.
  • Lead full life cycle sourcing and recruiting efforts for student employees in both technical and non-technical roles.
  • Develop, foster and grow relationships with universities to attract and recruit highly skilled college students for internship and cooperative employment.
  • Primary liaison with Draper Tier 1 and Tier 2 Universities to promote Draper as an employer of choice and develop student pipelines.
  • Plan, attend and organize all logistics for student events (campus career fairs, interview days, tech talks, etc) as well as attendance at career fair events.
  • Partner with HR Operations to process and onboard students.
  • Create student activities and programs during peak season for students to acclimate, network and become part of Draper's internal organization.

Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of employment/labor laws, as well as HR policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency using MS Office, HRIS systems (Workday experience a plus).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize independently.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
  • Experience working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • Ability to work as a team player with a results driven approach.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in business or Human Resources or related field of study.

Experience

  • 2 years supporting a human resources department or relevant experience. 2+years of recruiting experience preferably hiring within an Engineering discipline.
  • Campus recruiting experience preferred.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$75,000.00 - $156,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

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