Job Specifications
Responsibilities
About the Team:
The AMS Early Career 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.
Role Overview:
The AMS Early Career team is seeking a highly strategic and dynamic University Relations Specialist to lead and support initiatives that build and strengthen TikTok's university relationships across the Americas. 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.
You will work closely with the University Relations and Early Careers teams to develop and execute strategies that increase TikTok’s visibility on campuses, foster meaningful connections, and ultimately drive the recruitment of the best early-career talent.
Key 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.
- 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.
- Project Leadership & Coordination: 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.
- 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.
- Engagement & Event Strategy: Design, plan, and execute innovative events to deepen TikTok’s engagement with university students. Craft event content and materials that effectively communicate TikTok’s value proposition as an employer and technology leader.
- 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading and executing programs or events, preferably within early careers, talent acquisition, or HR.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence and engage at all levels.
- Strong analytical abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, LinkedIn, and Social Media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of experience in Campus Recruitment, University Relations, or Early Career talent programs.
- Demonstrated ability to present confidently to large, diverse audiences, both virtually and in-person.
- Experience with asset design or content creation for events and marketing materials.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is 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 bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
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. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. 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
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives