Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Employer Engagement and Recruiting Lead

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of three years in career development or recruiting
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask effectively
  • Familiarity with career services technology
  • Demonstrated relationship-building across research institutions
  • Commitment to ethical standards and diverse populations

Responsibilities

  • Manage the on-campus recruiting program for CAPD
  • Strengthen existing employer relationships and develop new ones
  • Increase internship and job opportunities for students
  • Coordinate employer outreach and relations activities
  • Organize employer engagement programs like site visits and coffee chats
  • Shape recruiting policies and resolve employer relations issues
  • Provide career advising and workshops using culturally responsive practices

Benefits

  • Engagement with diverse industries and employers
  • Opportunities to develop and implement career programs
  • Collaboration with MIT departments and programs
  • Support for student access to internships and job opportunities
  • Working in a team within a renowned institution like MIT
Full Job Description
Posting Description
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT AND RECRUITING LEAD, Career Advising & Professional Development , manages the on-campus recruiting program for Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD); strengthens existing employer relationships, develops new ones, and increases internship and job opportunities for students, while coordinating employer outreach and relations activities. The role builds ties with MIT departments, programs, and student clubs to expand student access to diverse industries and fields. This position sits on the Career Services team within CAPD, which helps students develop and implement their career plans. Will lead employer outreach, including direct meetings and visits, and engage employers from niche backgrounds; organize employer programs such as site visits, coffee chats, and on-campus or virtual recruiting events; meet with employers and assist with scheduling; partner with the Associate Director to build relationships across MIT departments and labs, expand employer access to resources, and drive initiatives to diversify employers; help shape recruiting policies and resolve employer relations issues; produce employer-related content for newsletters, webpages, and social media; support planning of career fairs with the Events team; serve as liaison for a career community, maintaining resources and employer relationships for that population; and provide career advising, workshops, and programming, using culturally responsive practices to serve MIT's diverse community.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree; a minimum of three years of experience in career development or recruiting; strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills; familiarity with career services technology; ability to build relationships across a research institution; high ethical standards, cross-cultural awareness, and commitment to diverse populations; and enthusiasm for MIT's mission, student development, and effective teamwork.

7/31/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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