COORDINATOR ALUMNI & STUDENT CARE CAREER RELATIONS

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a COORDINATOR ALUMNI & STUDENT CARE CAREER RELATIONS to advance student career readiness through alumni-driven engagement and mentoring. The role supports experiential learning initiatives like Career Closet and Suit Up, and connects students with part-time employment experiences on campus.

The position focuses on coordinating alumni engagement, expanding networking opportunities, and promoting part-time job opportunities, with a regular day shift

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Psychology, Higher Education or related field; 1 year related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates alumni engagement and networking opportunities to connect students with alumni for mentoring and professional relationships.
• Supports employer engagement by managing employer and job activity in Handshake and connecting employers with campus recruiting and student engagement.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - COORDINATOR ALUMNI & STUDENT CARE CAREER RELATIONS (T238737)

COORDINATOR ALUMNI & STUDENT CARE CAREER RELATIONS - (T238737)

Description

COORDINATOR ALUMNI & STUDENT CARE CAREER RELATIONS The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

This role advances student career readiness by building and coordinating alumni-driven engagement initiatives that expand mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities. It also supports key experiential learning and access programs, including the Career Closet and Suit Up initiative, as well as the Job Location & Development program that connects students to part-time employment experiences.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Alumni Networking & Engagement: Coordinates alumni engagement and networking opportunities, often in collaboration with UAB Alumni Affairs, that connect students with alumni for career exploration, mentoring, and professional relationship building.
• Employer Engagement & Outreach: Supports employer engagement efforts by managing employer and job activity in Handshake, conducting outreach, and connecting employers with campus recruiting and student engagement opportunities.
• Career Closet & Suit Up: Manages the Career Closet and Suit Up initiatives, including day-to-day operations, professional clothing donations, promotional efforts, and programming that expands student access to professional attire.
• Part-Time Employment & Recruiting: Promotes part-time employment as a valuable career-building experience and supports employer outreach and recruiting efforts that expand access to part-time job opportunities for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range

$40,000 – $45,000

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Psychology, Higher Education or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred

• Related degree fields may include Higher Education/Student Affairs, Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Human Resources, Psychology, or other related fields.
• Demonstrate strong communication, relationship‑building, organization, and program coordination skills, with experience in areas such as higher education, career services, alumni or employer relations, recruiting, community engagement, or program management.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite