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.