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ABOUT US Astera is a private foundation on a mission to steer science and technology toward an abundant future. We believe the coming years will bring an era of unprecedented scientific and technological advancement as exponential progress in AI converges with central advances in other fields to dramatically accelerate innovation. This inflection point provides an unparalleled opportunity to fundamentally rethink the institutions, systems, and tools that drive scientific progress. Unlike traditional non-profit research organizations, projects supported by Astera operate like high-velocity startups, allowing us to focus on ambitious goals, match structure to problem, and attract strong technical talent and leadership. You can read more about our mission, vision, and programming here https://astera.org. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - Our Residency is a one to two-year program that supports extraordinary scientists who are producing public goods. We support not only residents’ salaries, but also budgets for them to hire a team and meet other needs to accelerate their work - Radial supports biotechnology-focused projects and is redefining how science should be done - Our Neuro-AI team does fundamental research in Artificial General Intelligence to ensure it brings good to humanity   ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a mission- and culturally-aligned Recruiting Coordinator who will build and operate Astera’s recruiting engine as we scale our program teams. This role will own and refine the processes that bring extraordinary technologists and operators into our orbit. Recruiting at Astera is highly relational: residency cohorts join twice a year, candidate pipelines shift dramatically by discipline, and we often hire for roles that don’t exist anywhere else. Reporting to the People Ops Manager, you will work closely with Astera’s leadership to ensure every candidate—regardless of outcome—has a thoughtful and world-class experience. You will manage logistics, scheduling, candidate communication, tracking systems, and search processes, while continuously improving how Astera discovers and attracts talent. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, ambiguous environment, has exceptional organizational instincts, and is energized by enabling ambitious impact through exceptional hiring. This role also offers significant growth potential. While the position starts with a focus on coordination and operations, we see a clear path for the right person to grow into a full-cycle recruiter over time. If you're ambitious about building a career in recruiting and talent, this role is designed to grow with you.   RESPONSIBILITIES CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE & COORDINATION - Own end-to-end scheduling for all candidates - Manage timely, thoughtful communication with candidates; ensure every touchpoint reflects Astera’s values. - Prepare interviewers with relevant materials, context, and rubrics with input from hiring managers - Maintain a smooth, high-signal, low-friction interview process for both candidates and internal stakeholders. PIPELINE OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS - Maintain accurate candidate records in our ATS (Ashby) - Track and report on pipeline health, bottlenecks, and operational risks - Build and refine templates, processes, and documentation to support repeatable, high-quality hiring. SOURCING & RESEARCH - Partner with hiring managers to identify top-of-funnel sources for unique technical and scientific roles - Conduct targeted outreach to residents, operators, scientists, and other high-potential candidates - Support coordination with external recruiters or advisors as needed. RESIDENCY RECRUITING SUPPORT - Support the twice-annual Residency selection process, including scheduling interviews, managing reviewer workflows, and ensuring all materials are consistent and complete. - Support candidate logistics during finalist visits, onsite evaluations, or project deep dives.