Campus Employer Engagement & Recruiting Events Coordinator

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Employer Engagement Coordinator to coordinate campus recruiting and employer engagement activities for Gies students.

The role supports employer inquiries, coordinates recruiting events, administers Handshake workflows, and liaises with campus partners to connect employers with opportunities and resources. This is a full-time Civil Service position requiring strong organizational and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two (2) years in education, training and/or work experience in event management, recruiting, communications, marketing, program coordination, employer or corporate engagement, higher education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a shared point of contact for employer inquiries and provide guidance on registration, schedules, policies, and services.
• Coordinate campus recruiting activities and events, including reserving space, room assignments, and agendas for interviews, information sessions, and networking events.
• Administer workflows in Handshake and other platforms, reviewing jobs, events, and interview requests per policies.
• Maintain knowledge of employer engagement programs, services, policies, systems, and resources to provide consistent first-line support.
• Liaise with employers, CPD, academic programs, and campus partners to connect opportunities with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support portfolios by outreach, tracking engagement, and coordinating customized recruiting activities.
• Lead operations for career fairs, events, and signature programs, managing timelines, registrations, vendors, and post-event tasks.
• Manage event timelines, services, budgets, and vendor requirements with relevant offices.
• Coordinate procurement, contracts, and budgets for events with college/university partners.
• Provide guidance on registration, scheduling, logistics, accessibility, and event participation; troubleshoot issues and connect employers with resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Customer service

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Employer Engagement Coordinator to coordinate campus recruiting and employer engagement activities for Gies students.

The role supports employer inquiries, coordinates recruiting events, administers Handshake workflows, and liaises with campus partners to connect employers with opportunities and resources. This is a full-time Civil Service position requiring strong organizational and collaborative skills.