Coordinator, Employer & Industry Engagement

About the University of Denver

The University of Denver (DU) a private university is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region with approximately 12900 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1: Doctoral University.

At the University of Denver were doing higher education our way: authentic to the Rocky Mountain Wests confident optimism and pragmatic independence. It sets us apart. Were preparing young people to be the solutions in their own stories empowering them to face uncertainty with confidence and uncommon sense.

Were fiercely ambitious and forward-thinking surpassing all expectations to redefine success and how to achieve it. And were true to our mission as a top-tier private institution dedicated to making the world a better place contributing to our communities and making positive change in the world.

About DU Advancement

The Denver Difference campaign is our most ambitious campaign yet. It marks a dramatic shift in conventional thinking about what the university experience can and should be. DU is setting the bar with our approach to higher education developing and preparing students to be successful in life in every way. The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni relations development and student and alumni career services DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision.

The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence recognizing that its success depends on how well it values engages and includes the rich diversity of constituents. As a part of that effort we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive collaborative inquisitive innovative ethical and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our shared profession.

About Career & Professional Development

Career & Professional Development empowers students and alumni to explore prepare for and pursue meaningful careers through personalized guidance experiential learning and employer engagement. Its purpose is to bridge academic experiences with professional opportunities fostering lifelong career success and industry connections.

Employer Connections builds and nurtures relationships with companies and organizations to create meaningful career opportunities for students and alumni. They connect employers with campus talent through events internships and job postings while also aligning industry needs with academic programs. Their work enhances student career outcomes strengthens the universitys reputation and supports strategic partnerships that drive long-term value for both the institution and its employer partners.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director Employer & Alumni Career Engagement the Coordinator Employer & Industry Engagement plays a key role in executing employer-facing recruitment and engagement events while providing essential administrative and operational support for the Employer Connections team within Career & Professional Development. This position is ideal for someone passionate about student and alumni success with experience in program coordination event planning and a strong understanding of the evolving job market and higher education landscape.

The Coordinator leads the planning and execution of signature events such as Career & Internship Fairs and supports a range of core initiatives including Industry Panels Information Sessions City Treks Employer Education Series and Tabling. They also manage employer engagement for the micro-internship program helping to expand short-term project-based opportunities that connect students with real-world experience.

In addition to event execution the Coordinator provides administrative and data support to streamline operations and ensure a high-quality experience for both internal and external stakeholders. They may also take ownership of an industry cluster based on team needs and personal interest contributing to targeted employer outreach and student engagement.

This role collaborates closely with colleagues across the Career & Professional Development ecosystem and serves as a liaison to employer relations professionals in the Sturm College of Law Daniels College of Business and Korbel School of International Studies.

Essential Functions

Program Development & Coordination

• In partnership with the Employer Connections team develop plan and execute large-scale recruitment and engagement events including the Career & Internship Fair series to connect employers with students and alumni.
• Manage the Career & Internship Fair budget allocating resources to maximize student/alumni attendance and employer participation.
• Organize staff volunteer sign-ups assign event roles and provide training to ensure smooth event execution.
• In partnership with the Employer Connections team and the Communications Coordinator create promotional materials and conduct outreach to employers students and alumni to drive engagement and attendance.
• Support the implementation of the employer-facing side of the micro-internship initiative including vendor coordination and ensuring successful placements.
• In partnership with the Employer Connections team collaborate with student organizations to host industry events provide quarterly/semester training for leaders and ensure alignment with institutional goals.

Administrative & Data Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for employer inquiries directing them to appropriate engagement opportunities and industry partners.
• Manage communication between internal and external partners anticipating needs and ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Use data and feedback to assess program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
• Design and manage surveys in Qualtrics and generate reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Review and approve PCO job listings and employer accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records in PCO and ensure reliable and up-to-date information.
• Regularly update the Employer Connections website distribute monthly newsletters and coordinate employer spotlights and Instagram takeovers.
• Manage event payment collection and reconciliation to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Support core programming (e.g. Industry Panels City Treks Employer Education Series) by reserving rooms scheduling via Zoom/PCO/Cvent and coordinating catering and logistics.
• Provide occasional support for Burwell events and serve as a backup at the Reception Desk as needed.

External Relations & Campus Representation

• Liaise with employer relations professionals at the Sturm College of Law Daniels College of Business and Korbel School of International Studies.
• Actively collaborate with advancement and campus partners to support strategic and effective practices.
• Represent the Employer Connections team at university-wide professional and community events to promote DU and build partnerships.
• Deliver exceptional service to university leadership staff alumni donors and visitors responding professionally to inquiries across all channels.

Partnerships & University Citizenship

• Serves as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based Advancement staff and other campus colleagues to foster strategic effective and collaborative career and professional development practices.
• Models One DU leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Attention to Detail & Organization: Exceptional attention to detail with advanced organizational and time-management skills.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and oral communication abilities with the capacity to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including students staff employers and alumni.
• Administrative Proficiency: Familiarity with administrative tasks such as scheduling correspondence and report generation.
• Multitasking & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork & Independence: Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Adaptability & Creativity: Entrepreneurial mindset with a creative approach and comfort navigating change.
• Proactive Support: Ability to anticipate needs and provide proactive solutions-oriented support.
• Customer Service: Commitment to maintaining a positive responsive customer service approach in a fast-paced setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in office management systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and other relevant software.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification).
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service in a fast-paced stakeholder-facing environment.
• 2 years of professional work experience in an administrative or other relevant role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating large-scale events or programs in higher education nonprofit or corporate settings.
• Demonstrated success managing event logistics including vendor coordination volunteer management and budget tracking.
• Familiarity with career services platforms (e.g. Handshake Symplicity) and event tools (e.g. Cvent Zoom Eventbrite).
• Experience creating promotional materials and executing outreach campaigns to drive event attendance and engagement.
• Proficiency with survey tools (e.g. Qualtrics) and data analysis to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Experience maintaining websites newsletters or social media content to support program visibility and employer engagement.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to respond professionally to diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of employer engagement strategies or career development programming in a university or workforce development context.

Working Environment

• Standard open office environment
• Noise level is quiet to moderate

Physical Activities

• Ability to use a computer for an extended period
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 nights and weekends as required.

In accordance with the Universitys flexible work policy this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline

For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 11 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 8.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for the position is $25.54 - $29.63.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.