Lead Sourcing Associate

Accountabilities

• University and talent research:Research universities across the United States to identify promising recruitment markets and determine where to source candidates for campus management positions.

• Candidate sourcing:Use LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms to identify suitable candidates, applying sourcing strategies and Boolean search techniques to build strong talent pipelines.

• Candidate outreach and engagement:Contact prospective candidates, manage follow-ups, and maintain consistent communication throughout the sourcing process to encourage engagement and support recruitment objectives.

• Candidate screening:Assess candidate profiles against role-specific criteria, including graduation year, field of study, and other relevant qualifications, ensuring alignment with hiring requirements.

• Recruitment data management:Maintain accurate candidate records, update sourcing trackers, and ensure recruiting information is organized and reliable throughout the hiring process.

• AI and recruiting technology:Learn and apply AI-powered tools, including Claude and other emerging recruitment technologies, to improve sourcing efficiency, candidate research, and overall productivity.

• Sourcing strategy improvement:Work closely with your manager to evaluate sourcing performance, test new approaches, and identify opportunities to improve candidate quality and recruitment outcomes.

• Process improvement and collaboration:Contribute ideas to streamline hiring workflows, embrace feedback, and support continuous improvement across recruitment activities.

Requirements:

• Communication skills:Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate professionally and confidently through messages, calls, candidate outreach, and internal discussions.

• Interest in recruitment and talent acquisition:A strong interest in recruiting, human resources, sales, or marketing, with motivation to build practical sourcing and candidate engagement skills.

• Sourcing aptitude:Willingness to learn LinkedIn recruitment techniques, Boolean search, candidate research, and talent pipeline management. Previous sourcing experience is an advantage but is not mandatory.

• Technology and AI curiosity:An interest in AI tools and emerging recruitment technologies, along with the ability to learn new platforms and apply them to everyday tasks.

• Organization and attention to detail:Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple candidates, and follow structured recruitment processes.

• Self-motivation and accountability:A proactive, dependable approach to work, with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities, meet goals, and maintain consistent follow-up with candidates.

• Adaptability and resilience:Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment, managing changing priorities, handling unresponsive candidates professionally, and remaining composed under pressure.

• Growth mindset:Openness to feedback, continuous learning, problem-solving, and experimenting with new approaches to improve performance.

• Preferred experience:Internship or previous experience in recruiting, HR, sales, training, or marketing is beneficial. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Competitive monthly stipend:$370 per month, plus an $80 night shift allowance, for a total of$450 per month.

• Health insurance:Health insurance coverage is included.

• Fully remote work:Work from home from anywhere in India.

• Structured mentorship:Gain hands-on guidance and feedback from experienced recruiters.

• Practical recruiting experience:Work on live hiring projects and develop marketable skills in candidate sourcing, screening, outreach, and talent pipeline management.

• AI and technology exposure:Learn to use AI-powered recruiting tools and modern sourcing technologies.

• Professional development:Build recruitment expertise, strengthen communication skills, and gain exposure to international hiring practices.

• Potential full-time opportunity:High-performing candidates may be considered for a long-term full-time role, depending on performance and business requirements.

• Employment duration:Three-month, full-time engagement.

• Working schedule:Monday to Friday, during the evening and night shift. The job description lists 5:00 PM–1:00 AM IST, while the application section lists 7:30 PM–4:30 AM IST; candidates should confirm the applicable schedule during recruitment.