Coordinator and Assistant Director, Employer Engagement - Engineering Administra
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
Coordinator, Employer Engagement
The Coordinator, Employer Engagement will be responsible for fostering partnerships with employers, supporting employer recruitment strategies, executing employer programming, and delivering career and professional development coaching to engineering students at all levels.
Duties and Responsibilities
Employer Relations and Recruitment Strategy
Support outreach efforts to maintain relationships with existing employer partners through scheduled campaigns and follow‑up communication.
Assist in implementing employer engagement strategies to expand recruiting opportunities, including outreach plans targeting employers seeking engineering talent for internships, co‑ops, and full‑time roles for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students.
Build and maintain positive relationships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders; participate in campus meetings as directed.
Coordinate employer meetings and provide input on recruiting best practices; escalate complex inquiries to senior staff as needed.
Facilitate referrals to appropriate internal stakeholders, campus contacts, and/or registered student organizations (RSOs) to support corporate engagement.
Assist in planning and logistics for recruitment programs such as networking events, professional development workshops, and employer panels.
Provide operational support for in‑person and virtual career fair planning and execution in collaboration with the ECS team.
Collaborate on preparation and distribution of employer engagement communications, including newsletters and event announcements.
Engage with online platforms to ensure accurate posting of employer jobs, events, campus interviews, and career fair details.
Student Career Coaching & Education
Deliver high quality individualized career coaching and professional development to undergraduate, masters, and doctoral engineering students on job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and networking best practices.
Educate students on engineering specific employment trends and professional development skills.
Conduct mock interviews, resume reviews, and career development workshops tailored to engineering/STEM/technology industries and careers under guidance of senior team members.
Guide students on experiential learning opportunities, career pathways, and salary negotiations.
Data Management and Reporting
Track and report engagement metrics; maintain accurate records in ECS systems.
Market Trends and Employer Feedback
Maintain updated insights on hiring/recruitment trends, market conditions, competitive information, and industry shifts affecting the engineering & tech sector.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
A total of two (2) years in education, training, and/or work experience in career coaching, recruiting, or employer/corporate engagement, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience in event support and/or management.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Demonstrated experience coaching, advising, or mentoring college students.
Experience with international populations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Polished presentation capabilities.
Effective planning, organizational, and collaboration talents.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
Commitment to equity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.
Commitment to a highly collaborative team culture; actively promoting open communication, shared goals, mutual support, and alignment of individual contributions with team success.
Assistant Director, Employer Engagement The Assistant Director, Employer Engagement will expand employer/industry partnerships, develop engagement strategies, consult with employers on best practices, and enhance recruiting opportunities for engineering students while delivering career and professional development coaching.
Duties and Responsibilities
Employer Relations and Recruitment Strategy
Maintain and oversee relationships with existing employer partners through outreach campaigns.
Develop and execute employer engagement strategies to expand recruiting opportunities, including structured outreach plans targeting employers seeking engineering talent for internships, co‑ops, and full‑time roles for undergraduate, masters, and PhD students.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders; represent ECS at campus‑wide and external meetings with key partners.
Consult on recruiting best practices and lead strategy calls with employers independently or in coordination with internal stakeholders to identify employer needs and recommend talent connection opportunities.
Facilitate referrals to appropriate internal stakeholders, campus contacts, and/or RSOs to support corporate engagement.
Plan, facilitate, and evaluate recruitment programs such as networking events, professional development workshops, and employer panels.
Support in‑person and virtual career fair planning and execution in coordination with the career fair project manager and ECS team.
Create and distribute a bi‑monthly employer engagement newsletter featuring upcoming recruiting opportunities, best practices, and success stories to strengthen partnerships and visibility.
Provide oversight for online platforms to support employer job postings, events, campus interviews, and career fairs.
Student Career Coaching & Education
Deliver high quality individualized career coaching to undergraduate, masters, and doctoral engineering students on job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and networking best practices.
Educate students on engineering specific employment trends and professional development skills.
Conduct mock interviews, resume reviews, and career development workshops tailored to engineering/STEM/technology industries and careers.
Guide students on experiential learning opportunities, career pathways, and salary negotiations.
Data Management and Reporting
Track and report metrics related to employer engagement to evaluate the effectiveness of career programs and recruitment efforts.
Market Trends and Employer Feedback
Maintain updated insights on hiring/recruitment trends, market conditions, competitive information, and industry shifts affecting the engineering & tech sector and share relevant insights with stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
A total of three (3) years in education, training, and/or work experience in career coaching, recruiting, or employer/corporate engagement, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience in event support and/or management.
Demonstrated experience facilitating small and/or large‑scale recruiting or networking events.
Demonstrated experience coaching, advising, and/or mentoring college students.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Experience selecting, training, supervising and evaluating staff.
Experience presenting to large groups.
Experience with international populations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives/goals.
Knowledge of employment search processes and effective techniques for engaging potential and existing employers/partners.
Proven capability to maintain a high sense of professionalism while managing relationships with internal and external constituents.
Knowledge of engineering / tech careers and recruiting trends.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Effective planning, organizational, and collaboration talents.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
Commitment to equity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.
Commitment to a highly collaborative team culture; actively promoting open communication, shared goals, mutual support, and alignment of individual contributions with team success.
Appointment Information These are full‑time Civil Service Program Coordinator positions appointed on a 12‑month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. The budgeted salary range for the Coordinator position is $55,000 – $60,000; for the Assistant Director position is $60,000 – $68,000. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. Hybrid work options may be available, with the ability to be on‑site at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign campus as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
Application Procedures and Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 3/18/26. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Anisa Abalos‑Ramirez at aabalos@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217‑333‑2137.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217‑333‑0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID 1034795
Job Category Professional and Administrative
Apply at https://jobs.illinois.edu
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Duties and Responsibilities
Employer Relations and Recruitment Strategy
Support outreach efforts to maintain relationships with existing employer partners through scheduled campaigns and follow‑up communication.
Assist in implementing employer engagement strategies to expand recruiting opportunities, including outreach plans targeting employers seeking engineering talent for internships, co‑ops, and full‑time roles for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students.
Build and maintain positive relationships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders; participate in campus meetings as directed.
Coordinate employer meetings and provide input on recruiting best practices; escalate complex inquiries to senior staff as needed.
Facilitate referrals to appropriate internal stakeholders, campus contacts, and/or registered student organizations (RSOs) to support corporate engagement.
Assist in planning and logistics for recruitment programs such as networking events, professional development workshops, and employer panels.
Provide operational support for in‑person and virtual career fair planning and execution in collaboration with the ECS team.
Collaborate on preparation and distribution of employer engagement communications, including newsletters and event announcements.
Engage with online platforms to ensure accurate posting of employer jobs, events, campus interviews, and career fair details.
Student Career Coaching & Education
Deliver high quality individualized career coaching and professional development to undergraduate, masters, and doctoral engineering students on job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and networking best practices.
Educate students on engineering specific employment trends and professional development skills.
Conduct mock interviews, resume reviews, and career development workshops tailored to engineering/STEM/technology industries and careers under guidance of senior team members.
Guide students on experiential learning opportunities, career pathways, and salary negotiations.
Data Management and Reporting
Track and report engagement metrics; maintain accurate records in ECS systems.
Market Trends and Employer Feedback
Maintain updated insights on hiring/recruitment trends, market conditions, competitive information, and industry shifts affecting the engineering & tech sector.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
A total of two (2) years in education, training, and/or work experience in career coaching, recruiting, or employer/corporate engagement, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience in event support and/or management.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Demonstrated experience coaching, advising, or mentoring college students.
Experience with international populations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Polished presentation capabilities.
Effective planning, organizational, and collaboration talents.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
Commitment to equity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.
Commitment to a highly collaborative team culture; actively promoting open communication, shared goals, mutual support, and alignment of individual contributions with team success.
Assistant Director, Employer Engagement The Assistant Director, Employer Engagement will expand employer/industry partnerships, develop engagement strategies, consult with employers on best practices, and enhance recruiting opportunities for engineering students while delivering career and professional development coaching.
Duties and Responsibilities
Employer Relations and Recruitment Strategy
Maintain and oversee relationships with existing employer partners through outreach campaigns.
Develop and execute employer engagement strategies to expand recruiting opportunities, including structured outreach plans targeting employers seeking engineering talent for internships, co‑ops, and full‑time roles for undergraduate, masters, and PhD students.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders; represent ECS at campus‑wide and external meetings with key partners.
Consult on recruiting best practices and lead strategy calls with employers independently or in coordination with internal stakeholders to identify employer needs and recommend talent connection opportunities.
Facilitate referrals to appropriate internal stakeholders, campus contacts, and/or RSOs to support corporate engagement.
Plan, facilitate, and evaluate recruitment programs such as networking events, professional development workshops, and employer panels.
Support in‑person and virtual career fair planning and execution in coordination with the career fair project manager and ECS team.
Create and distribute a bi‑monthly employer engagement newsletter featuring upcoming recruiting opportunities, best practices, and success stories to strengthen partnerships and visibility.
Provide oversight for online platforms to support employer job postings, events, campus interviews, and career fairs.
Student Career Coaching & Education
Deliver high quality individualized career coaching to undergraduate, masters, and doctoral engineering students on job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and networking best practices.
Educate students on engineering specific employment trends and professional development skills.
Conduct mock interviews, resume reviews, and career development workshops tailored to engineering/STEM/technology industries and careers.
Guide students on experiential learning opportunities, career pathways, and salary negotiations.
Data Management and Reporting
Track and report metrics related to employer engagement to evaluate the effectiveness of career programs and recruitment efforts.
Market Trends and Employer Feedback
Maintain updated insights on hiring/recruitment trends, market conditions, competitive information, and industry shifts affecting the engineering & tech sector and share relevant insights with stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
A total of three (3) years in education, training, and/or work experience in career coaching, recruiting, or employer/corporate engagement, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience in event support and/or management.
Demonstrated experience facilitating small and/or large‑scale recruiting or networking events.
Demonstrated experience coaching, advising, and/or mentoring college students.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Experience selecting, training, supervising and evaluating staff.
Experience presenting to large groups.
Experience with international populations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives/goals.
Knowledge of employment search processes and effective techniques for engaging potential and existing employers/partners.
Proven capability to maintain a high sense of professionalism while managing relationships with internal and external constituents.
Knowledge of engineering / tech careers and recruiting trends.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Effective planning, organizational, and collaboration talents.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
Commitment to equity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.
Commitment to a highly collaborative team culture; actively promoting open communication, shared goals, mutual support, and alignment of individual contributions with team success.
Appointment Information These are full‑time Civil Service Program Coordinator positions appointed on a 12‑month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. The budgeted salary range for the Coordinator position is $55,000 – $60,000; for the Assistant Director position is $60,000 – $68,000. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. Hybrid work options may be available, with the ability to be on‑site at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign campus as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
Application Procedures and Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 3/18/26. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Anisa Abalos‑Ramirez at aabalos@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217‑333‑2137.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217‑333‑0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID 1034795
Job Category Professional and Administrative
Apply at https://jobs.illinois.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr