Senior Program Coordinator, Employer Engagement
Overview
The Senior Program Coordinator for Employer Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences owns strategic employer relationships and student career programming. You will build and maintain partnerships that connect 3,000+ CNS students to internships, jobs, and recruiters while collaborating with faculty, career coaches, and alumni. Working on-site at the UT main campus, you will coordinate events, manage platform records, and drive outreach across the college. This role offers direct impact on student success and the chance to shape employer engagement strategies in a top-tier research institution.
What You'll Do10
- 1Serve as the primary point of contact for employer partners, guiding recruiting processes and access to CNS students
- 2Schedule, prepare, and conduct employer meetings, assessing goals and strengthening long-term partnerships
- 3Collaborate with CNS Career Services, Experiential Learning, and UT Career Success to align employer activities with strategy
- 4Design and deliver targeted programs like recruiting prep sessions, employer spotlights, and site visits
- 5Track program effectiveness, collect feedback, and refine programming based on insights
- 6Plan and execute employer-facing events: career fairs, networking nights, industry panels, and mixers
- 7Manage all event logistics: marketing, employer communication, registration, payments, room reservations, and post-event follow-up
- 8Develop marketing strategies tailored to employers, industries, or student populations
- 9Monitor the shared inbox, responding and forwarding inquiries appropriately
- 10Participate in cross-campus working groups to enhance employer and student recruiting experiences
Requirements7
- 1Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in program administration or coordination
- 2Proven ability to foster employer relationships and drive student engagement in higher education
- 3Experience in career services, university development, recruiting, or program management
- 4Hands-on experience with project management tools like Smartsheet
- 5Familiarity with recruiting platforms such as 12twenty or Handshake
- 6Understanding of event planning, budget oversight, and vendor management
- 7Knowledge of career readiness frameworks and compliance regulations including FERPA, SB17, and Title IX
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