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University Recruiter (Fixed Term)

Stripe · San Francisco, NY · Remote available · 6526 University Recruiting

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a campus event you led. How did you know it worked?

What they are checking: Whether they measure event impact by applications and hires, not just attendance.

Tell me about a relationship you built with a university career office or student group.

What they are checking: Whether they can build lasting campus partnerships that help year after year.

Tell me about a time you had to manage many hiring managers with different needs.

What they are checking: Whether they can juggle stakeholders and keep everyone aligned on timelines.

What would you do

A hiring manager wants to interview only students from a few top schools. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can push back with data and partner with managers on broader sourcing.

A top candidate has a competing offer with a deadline in two days. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can move a process fast while staying honest with the candidate and the team.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role. How would you make an impact quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they can ramp fast and focus on high-impact work within a set time.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd plan a campus recruiting season from fall events to signed offers.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the full campus recruiting life cycle and its key deadlines.

How would you build a strong and diverse candidate pipeline beyond the usual target schools?

What they are checking: Whether they have real strategies for widening reach, not just good intentions.

How do you give every candidate a great experience when you're managing hundreds at once?

What they are checking: Whether they have systems for timely, clear communication at high volume.

How do you prepare students for interviews without giving away the questions?

What they are checking: Whether they help candidates succeed fairly while protecting the integrity of the process.

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The full job description

As published by Stripe.

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team To further this important mission, we are building the foundation for a long-term talent bench at Stripe. We believe every campus hire can build products with meaningful impact at Stripe, and provide a far-reaching impact for anyone trying to grow their business online. We are looking for a University Recruiter to join our team to attract and hire the very best junior talent, while providing each candidate with an exceptional experience. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. What you’ll do We’re a small but mighty team, and are committed to big results. You will help shape the future of our early-stage programs and be responsible for all parts of the campus recruiting life cycle, including, but not limited to, organizing and leading on campus events, driving a strong and diverse candidate pipeline, branding, building relationships with internal stakeholders, and managing our global internship program. You must be a builder who thrives in a learning environment - unafraid to try new things, embrace new ideas, and welcome suggestions for how we can iterate on our processes. Responsibilities • Partner closely with Stripe’s engineering organization to build the foundation of our early-stage university program • Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for new graduate and intern candidates across multiple roles and offices • Develop deep relationships with university groups, including faculty and student organizations, to design school-specific strategies that enhance our value proposition and brand on campus • Plan and execute on campus events with a focus on early engagement, education, and strategic branding • Screen candidates and ensure that our hiring process is consistent and inclusive • Drive a positive candidate experience for every new graduate and intern candidate considering a career at Stripe • Build and iterate on our year-round internship program alongside teammates and cross-functional stakeholders • Act as a resource to interns from hire to full-time conversion • Proactively share data-centric updates with internal stakeholders to maintain aligned decision making and build trusted partnerships Who you are We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements • A minimum of 5+ years full-cycle university recruiting experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • A passion for building teams and delivering exceptional candidate experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an appropriate blend of professionalism and friendliness • Proven abilities to create a strategic campus strategy and build a diverse pipeline • An active and data-driven approach to problem solving; you may enjoy making sense of the trends and using the insights to better your process to make it more efficient • A growth mindset and truly flexible. You can shift tasks and priorities as circumstances change (At a fast-growing startup, they often do) • An interest in working in a cross-functional and fluid environment, the ability to learn quickly, and no desire to take yourself too seriously (a wry sense of humor is always appreciated!) • Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% during peak recruiting cycles and work flexible hours as needed

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