COORDINATOR ALUMNI & STUDENT CARE CAREER RELATIONS

UAB; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Coordinator for Alumni & Student Care Career Relations to advance student career readiness by coordinating alumni-driven mentoring, networking, and professional development programs.

The role also supports experiential learning initiatives such as Career Closet, Suit Up, and campus recruiting activities, with on-site responsibilities during standard daytime hours in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and program coordination skills are required or preferred.
• Experience in higher education, career services, alumni or employer relations, recruiting, or program management is desirable.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Alumni Networking & Engagement: coordinates alumni engagement and networking opportunities with campus partners.
• Employer Engagement & Outreach: supports employer outreach and connects employers with campus recruiting and student engagement.
• Career Closet & Suit Up: manages day-to-day operations, donations, promotions, and programming.
• Part-Time Employment & Recruiting: promotes part-time opportunities and supports employer outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Program coordination

Organization

Handshake

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Psychology, Higher Education or a related field

Tools

Handshake

Job description

COORDINATOR ALUMNI & STUDENT CARE CAREER RELATIONS – (T238737)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Description

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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

Organization

: 141004000 Career Center

Employee Status

Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite