University Recruiter

Company Description

Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. Our flagship product, Ark, supports Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, Logistics, and Modernization teams with AI-enabled Applications and best-in-class data to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field the capabilities we need. Today, the national security community and every branch of the military rely on Govini to enable faster and more informed Acquisition decisions.

Job Description

We are seeking a University Relations Recruiter to play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and developing early career talent that supports Govini’s growth and mission. This role will focus on full-lifecycle recruiting for interns and early-career professionals while helping position Govini as an employer of choice across universities and academic partners nationwide.

The ideal candidate is passionate about early career recruiting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys building strong relationships with students, hiring managers, and external partners. To support Govini’s continued growth, we focus on building talent pipelines in areas where capability gaps exist or where new technical and operational capabilities are emerging. This role is critical to accomplishing that mission. The University Relations Recruiter is also responsible for planning and coordinating events and activities designed to attract top early career talent. These events take place both internally and on-site with our academic partners.

In order to do this job well, you will need strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, and a high level of comfort representing Govini to students and partners. Success in this role requires enthusiasm for early career talent, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA.
This role may require up to 50% travel.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Manage full-lifecycle recruiting for interns and early career candidates, partnering closely with hiring managers

• Source and screen candidates through internal systems and external channels (campus events, social media, referrals, professional organizations)

• Plan, coordinate, and execute campus recruiting events and academic partner engagements

• Attract top talent and increase Govini brand awareness by eloquently and compellingly telling the Govini story

• Partner with Senior Leadership and Workforce Planning to align Early Career recruiting strategy with Govini’s growth objectives across all teams.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with university career centers, professors, research labs, and student organizations—prioritizing institutions with strong STEM, national security, defense, and analytics programs.

• Represent Govini on campus through information sessions, networking events, technical talks, and interview days to position Govini as a mission-driven, high-impact employer within the defense technology space.

• Travel up to 40–50% during peak recruiting seasons to represent the organization at university career fairs, networking events, information sessions, on-campus interviews, and industry conferences nationwide.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, including full-lifecycle recruiting

• Strong ability to represent the company articulately and enthusiastically to prospective candidates

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize workload independently

• Demonstrated track record of successfully recruiting and hiring early-career talent, including building and scaling a university recruiting program from the ground up within a fast-paced, high-growth environment, consistently meeting or exceeding hiring targets while establishing sustainable campus pipelines.

• Proficiency and experience with ATS systems, Greenhouse preferred

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, oral, and written) with a keen attention to detail

• Motivated self-starter that is results-oriented

• Strong project management, prioritization, and implementation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines

• Desire and willingness to contribute to team goals and help those around you solve problems

Desired Skills:

• Proven experience delivering in a hyper-growth environment

• Proficiency using GSuite tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)

• Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment

We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you.

Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.