Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced University Language Expert Recruiter to build and manage strategic partnerships with universities across Europe, Asia, and India. This role will focus on attracting, sourcing, and onboarding top-tier language experts from academic institutions to support our growing global language services and AI data projects.
Establish and maintain relationships with language departments, linguistics programs, and translation schools at universities across Europe, Asia, and India
Develop targeted recruitment strategies for engaging with academic institutions in key regions
Attend university career fairs, conferences, and academic events to promote opportunities and build talent pipelines
Create partnerships with professional linguistic associations and academic networks
Identify and recruit graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members with expertise in linguistics, translation, and specialized subject domains
Source candidates with specialized skills in rare languages, STEM fields, and technical translation
Utilize platforms including LinkedIn, Handshake, Euraxess, and region-specific academic job boards
Build robust talent pipelines to meet current and future project demands
Conduct initial screening of candidates to assess language proficiency, academic credentials, and domain expertise
Coordinate testing and vetting processes in collaboration with the Talent & Community team
Manage end-to-end onboarding of university-sourced experts, ensuring timely integration into projects
Maintain accurate records of candidate qualifications, test results, and onboarding status in ATS and vendor management systems
Design and implement recruitment campaigns targeting university populations
Track and report on sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and time-to-hire for academic talent
Collaborate with Production and Strategy teams to understand specialized staffing needs
Develop marketing materials and job postings that resonate with academic audiences
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Linguistics, Translation Studies, or related field preferred
3+ years of experience in recruitment, vendor management, or talent acquisition, preferably in language services or localization
Proven track record of building partnerships with academic institutions
Strong understanding of the language services industry, translation processes, and quality standards
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse cultural contexts
Proficiency in English; additional language skills highly valued
Experience with ATS platforms (Ashby preferred) and SFDC or similar CRM systems
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Established network of contacts within university language departments in Europe, Asia, or India
Experience recruiting for AI/ML data projects or specialized technical roles
Knowledge of academic career pathways and motivations for freelance work
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17100, or other quality management standards
Experience with multilingual recruitment and cross-cultural talent acquisition
Strategic thinking and ability to develop long-term institutional partnerships
Cultural sensitivity and global mindset
Strong organizational and project management skills
Data-driven approach to recruitment metrics and pipeline management
Collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
AI is changing how the world communicates — and LILT is leading that transformation.
LILT's mission is to make the world's information available to everyone, no matter the language they speak. Join our global community who thrive on innovation and excellence. Our collective knowledge, uniqueness, and skills deliver multilingual AI and human-verified services to Enterprises, Governments, and AI Developers around the world.
Earn money. Have fun. Advance human knowledge. Work on diverse projects from anywhere, any time you want. Get paid quickly and fairly, and build your professional network in a supportive community—all through a streamlined application process tailored to your expertise.
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At LILT, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. As part of our recruitment efforts, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools to assist in the evaluation of applications, including résumé screening, assessment scoring, and interview analysis. These tools are designed to support human decision-making and help us identify qualified candidates efficiently and objectively. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have any concerns, require accommodations, or would like to opt-out of the use of AI in our hiring process, please let us know at recruiting@lilt.com.
LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We are committed to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
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