Program Manager – University Recruiting
Samsara
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,257 - $151,650 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Tableau
About the role
- Build and scale the annual campus strategy, including school selection, defining sponsorship tiers, setting ROI targets, and managing the event calendar within a six-figure budget
- Serve as the primary contact for approximately 15 partner universities, as well as the NCSC and ICSC, to negotiate contracts, secure résumé-book access, and manage on-campus branding
- Plan and run various campus events like career fairs, classroom talks, case competitions, and interview days
- Track key metrics in Greenhouse, Gem, and Tableau to monitor funnel health and provide weekly dashboards to Sales leadership
- Lead post-event retrospectives, iterate on collateral, and continuously enhance the candidate experience
- Manage all early-career sales programs, including the Sales Internship Program and a mentorship program for new hires
- Serve as the strategic lead, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure program alignment and success
- Stay informed of industry best practices to bring innovative ideas to the team
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition program management, university recruiting, or talent development
- 2+ years of program management experience
- Proven track record of designing and scaling successful talent programs with a focus on operational excellence
- Strong understanding of entry-level sales roles and the sales development lifecycle
- Experience designing and managing mentorship or development programs from a strategic and operational perspective
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear program documentation and compelling presentations
- Highly organized with strong project management skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze complex metrics, identify trends, and derive actionable insights
- Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% during peak seasons (September-November and February-April)
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Employee-led remote and flexible working
- Competitive total compensation package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
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Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailself-startercollaborationstrategic thinkinginnovationleadershipadaptability