University Relations Recruiter (Contract)

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.   AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. We’re looking for a  University Relations (UR) Recruiter  to support technical and functional hiring across one or more business units. This is a   contract position   based in  Austin  and follows a   hybrid  schedule , with in-person presence required for key campus events and intern engagements.

You are a recruiter who is energized by engaging with the next generation of talent. You take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing top student talent and presenting candidates to business leaders, to guiding offers and driving intern conversions. You're collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Your work directly contributes to AMD’s goal of hiring the best student talent from top-tier universities.

Manage full-cycle recruitment for interns and intern conversions, primarily for technical roles   Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and drive hiring decisions   Deliver a strong candidate experience, from outreach through onboarding   Drive a   50%+ intern conversion rate  by engaging eligible graduating interns early   Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business units   Ensure accurate documentation and compliance in the Applicant Tracking System   Support local recruiting and internship events (on-site attendance required)   Contribute to various University Relations initiatives and projects as assigned     Preferred Skills & Experience   Passion for university hiring and early-career talent development   Strong communication skills, both written and verbal   Proven ability to collaborate and influence across teams   Experience using ATS platforms and sourcing tools   Comfortable managing multiple roles and priorities in a deadline-driven environment   Confident in resolving issues, managing expectations, and building trust     Qualifications   Experience working with college/university student populations strongly preferred     This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance .   AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.   AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.   This posting is for an existing vacancy.