University Relations Lead - Early Careers, AMS

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Human Resource • $97,470 PA - $216,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The University Relations Lead - Early Careers, AMS at TikTok (ByteDance) is responsible for building and strengthening TikTok's university relationships across the Americas. This role involves developing strategic partnerships with universities, leading and coordinating various recruitment projects (information sessions, career fairs, etc.), analyzing data to drive continuous improvement, and building a diverse top-of-funnel talent pipeline. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in university recruitment, strong communication and project management skills, and a proven track record of success in building strong university partnerships. They will also manage a team, providing coaching and development.
Must have:
  • Strategic partnership development
  • Project leadership & coordination
  • Data-driven insights & reporting
  • Top-of-funnel talent pipeline building
  • Stakeholder communication & collaboration
  • 5+ years University Recruitment exp.
  • People management experience
Good to have:
  • Strong business acumen
  • Proactive networking skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
About the Team The Early Careers- AMS team is a critical driver in advancing TikTok's global talent strategy by connecting with top-tier university students. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, engaging experiences that showcase TikTok's people, culture, and technology through high-impact events and programs. By cultivating relationships with universities, we aim to attract and recruit high-potential students who will contribute to TikTok’s growth and innovation. We're seeking a highly strategic and dynamic University Relations Lead to lead and drive initiatives that build and strengthen TikTok's university relationships across the Americas (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and etc.). This role will play an integral part in shaping and executing recruiting strategies, creating high-value partnerships with universities, and driving top-of-funnel talent acquisition to fuel TikTok’s global pipeline. Responsibilities: - Strategic Partnership Development: Lead efforts to build long-term, impactful relationships with universities, strengthening TikTok's presence and positioning as an employer of choice. Cultivate partnerships with university leaders, career centers, and student organizations to enhance recruitment outcomes. - Project Leadership & Coordination: Provide strong leadership to the team through effective coaching, career development, and recognition. Oversee and drive the successful execution of various projects, including information sessions, career fairs, on-campus events, and asset management. Ensure timely, on-budget delivery while maintaining a high standard of quality. - Data-Driven Insights: Track, analyze, and report on the success of recruitment programs and initiatives, providing key insights to drive continuous improvement and inform future strategies. - Top-of-Funnel Talent Pipeline: Develop and execute strategic initiatives to build and expand the top-of-funnel talent pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of diverse, high-potential students into TikTok’s recruiting process.Advocate for campus recruiting strategies, and build external partnerships to ensure a diverse source of early talent across university partners and partnership organizations. - Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners, providing updates on project status, opportunities, and challenges. Serve as an ambassador for TikTok's brand and communicate its mission, values, and opportunities to external partners and large audiences.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of experience in University or Campus Recruitment space, University Relations, Program Management, Talent Acquisition, or related area. At least one year of experience as a people manager. Preferred Qualifications: - Strong business focus and commitment to continuous improvement; ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships. - Strong communication skills, and organizational and project management skills. - Proficiency in data collection, analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, LinkedIn, and Social Media platforms.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $97470 - $216600 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at

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