University Talent Acquisition Sourcing Recruiter

Overview

As a University Talent Acquisition Sourcing Recruiter, you will be a strategic ambassador of Microsoft’s early-in-profession hiring strategy, focused on attracting top-tier student talent across AI, Research, Data & Applied Science, and Software Engineering disciplines. You’ll serve as a connector between Microsoft’s technical hiring teams and leading academic institutions & labs cultivating relationships with faculty, alumni, student organizations, and career centers to build a robust pipeline of future innovators.

This role demands a blend of strategic sourcing expertise, relationship-building finesse, and operational excellence. You will identify and assess high-potential academic ecosystems, including top universities, research programs and labs to inform and shape Microsoft’s EiP (Early in Profession) strategy. You will lead targeted outreach campaigns, manage specialized campus events, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver data-driven recruiting experiences that reflect Microsoft’s mission and values.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required / minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) talent acquisition experience (recruiting or sourcing) supporting technical or engineering roles.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in university relations, campus recruiting, or early-career talent acquisition, including direct engagement with academic institutions or student programs

Additional or preferred qualifications

Talent Acquisition IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,100 - $169,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $112,000 - $185,300 per year.

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Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

Candidate Attraction .

Stakeholder / Client Engagement

Other

Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect