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Employer Engagement & Alumni Relations Coordinator

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University of Texas at Austin

Feb 13, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Austin
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of program coordination, proven networking success, event management skills, and ability to analyze data for informed decisions.
  • You will engage employers, coordinate job fairs, enhance alumni involvement, assess career outcomes, and support special projects and events to boost professional experiences for students.

Requirements

  • Bachelors’ degree and at least 3 years administering or coordinating a program.
  • Demonstrated success in establishing connections with internal and external contacts that resulted in positive business outcomes.
  • Previous experience creating/establishing a new program or system that produced positive business results.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute an industry event from planning and set up to event-running, troubleshooting and post-event breakdown.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data to make informed and effective business recommendations and decisions.
  • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

  • Professional Experience Creation: Engage and inform employers about COE talent within both the Kinesiology and Health Education and Teaching majors to increase the number of internships and other professional experiences available to COE students. Gather feedback from employers to identify strategies to improve students’ readiness for professional experiences.
  • Coordinate Internship and Job Fairs: Expand and manage internship and job fairs that bring potential employers to campus to engage with COE students looking for various professional experiences.
  • Increase Alumni Engagement: Create meaningful opportunities for alumni to engage with the college in the form of networking, mentorship, and community building. Develop culture of alumni engagement with the Career Success platform.
  • Outcome Data Assessment: Assess Career Service outcomes using the Career Success database; liaise with the central Strategic Outcomes office, and track progress toward the university's Knowledge Rate and Career Outcomes Rate. Partner with COE director to determine strategies to increase alumni engagement with the first destination survey.
  • Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events with COE.

FAQs

What is the expected start date for this position?

The earliest start date for this position is March 1, 2025.

What are the weekly scheduled hours for the Employer Engagement & Alumni Relations Coordinator position?

The position requires 40 weekly scheduled hours.

Is this position eligible for benefits?

Yes, the university offers a competitive benefits package for full-time benefits-eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in administering or coordinating a program are required, along with demonstrated success in establishing connections that yield positive business outcomes.

Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates?

Yes, preferred qualifications include previous experience working with students in higher education and previous experience running or supporting internship programs.

What competencies are required for this role?

Required competencies include initiative, effective communication, managing multiple priorities, accuracy and attention to detail, teamwork, and a growth and development mindset.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position starts at $60,000 and may vary depending on qualifications.

Will there be any background checks for this position?

Yes, a criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

What materials are required for the application?

Applicants must submit a resume/CV, three work references with contact information (including at least one supervisor), and a letter of interest.

Is there an opportunity for professional development within this role?

Yes, the university provides robust training access through platforms like LinkedIn Learning and offers opportunities for attending professional conferences.

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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. Founded in 1883, the University has grown from a single building, eight teachers, two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students.