Tesla
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Program Manager, Campus Recruiting

Pay
$72,000 – $162,000 per year
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Listed
28 days ago

About the role

  • Program Manager, Campus Recruiting | Tesla (People)
  • Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 267294 | Job Type: Full-time
  • What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated Program Manager to support Tesla’s Internship and Early Talent hiring efforts. This role will partner with recruiters and managers across all technical departments. Client management will exist between recruiters, hiring managers, and external partners to coordinate high impact events. There will be opportunities to contribute to the development of our campus brand and how we share our story. You will partner with the leadership to identify how we leverage and obtain resources for a next level program.

Locations: Palo Alto, CA; Fremont, CA

What You'll Do

  • Lead the coordination of infrastructure (communications, merchandise management, and event logistics) for recruiting events
  • Support a specialized / departmental scope of off-site recruiting activations, including campus, competition, and conference events
  • Support the recruiting and coordination component with on-site, Tesla-hosted events
  • Support on-site Recruiting Activations as the program manager and liaison between Tesla and the organization
  • Use a variety of techniques to discover and attract the best talent
  • Focus on providing a great candidate experience at every opportunity

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of Program or Project Management experience
  • Proven relationship and project management experience with internal and external partners
  • A genuine interest in technology as shown by continuous learning throughout your career
  • The ability to lead projects to successful conclusion – balancing efficiency with quality
  • A combination of university career services or corporate recruiting experience is preferred

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program
  • Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$72,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Read the original posting

From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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