University Recruiter

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that’s where you come in!

Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

What you’ll do…

• Own full-cycle university recruiting for your function(s)
• Develop a rich pipeline of graduate and undergraduate talent
• Develop and execute university recruiting strategies for targeted universities
• Develop and execute DEIB recruiting strategies
• Partner with hiring managers to understand current and upcoming needs and priorities
• Manage the candidate experience; collaborate with internal interview teams to train, consult, and deliver a consistently distinct and positive experience that reflect Duolingo values
• Partner with Director of University Recruiting to identify effective and innovative recruiting strategies
• Serve as an expert-user on our internal recruiting tools
• Uphold and share the Duolingo culture and brand

What we’re looking for…

• Ability to work or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree
• 1+ years of recruiting experience
• Proven ability to build relationships with world-class talent and universities
• Proven ability to develop university recruiting and diversity-focused strategies
• Ability to work in a fast growing and dynamic environment; inspired by the startup environment and willing to get into the details to ensure success
• A genuine team player with a strong desire to help others and create memorable experiences
• Strong sense of logistics, balanced with flexibility and understanding
• Proven dedication to follow-through and delivering results
• High attention to detail; stellar time management and organization skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and problem solve independently without sacrificing quality of work
• Proven success in communicating effectively and building strong, trusted relationships within diverse groups
• A can-do, team mentality -- no task is too small and you’re willing to jump in when needed!

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility and ability to travel to recruiting events, as necessary; a valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 20 lbs, as needed for recruiting events

Exceptional Candidates will have…

• Prior experience in a high-growth startup environments
• Experience with Greenhouse, Handshake and/or LinkedIn
• Data-driven mentality, and a master at balancing efficiency and quality
• Experience bringing organization to teams and streamlining processes within organizations
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition best practices and processes, as well as basic Marketing principles
• An impressive Duolingo streak!

Why you’ll love working here…

• Language learning opportunities
• Catered in-house breakfast and lunches
• Generous PTO and company holidays, including a two-week winter break
• Yearly international, company-wide retreat

We invest in and support our Duos! This role is eligible for a robust compensation package of base salary, equity, and Duolingo’s world-class benefits. The starting base salary range for this role is, $85,000 - $166,000. Actual salary may vary based on level, work experience, performance, and other factors evaluated during the hiring process.

We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.

Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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