Coordinator, Engineering/Career Services and Employer Relations

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island is hiring a Coordinator for Engineering/Career Services and Employer Relations in Kingston, Rhode Island. The role involves providing career advising and developing resources for engineering students, collaborating with academic departments, and serving as a liaison to employers.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position anticipates a salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 and is part of the Professional Staff Association union.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in career services, advising, recruiting, or employer relations.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide career advising and develop career readiness resources for engineering students.
• Teach a career preparation course and support job search strategies.
• Organize career fairs and networking events.

Skills

Career advising

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

University Of Rhode Island is hiring a Coordinator, Engineering/Career Services and Employer Relations. The role involves providing career advising and professional development programming to engineering students, collaborating with faculty and campus offices to enhance student career development, and supporting employer engagement by acting as a liaison to employers, alumni, and industry partners.

Highlights

• Provide group and individual career advising and develop career readiness resources for engineering students.
• Teach a career preparation course (ITR 300) and support internship and job search strategies.
• Collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and campus offices to promote career services and employer engagement.
• Serve as a primary contact for employers, alumni, and industry partners; organize career fairs and networking events.
• Collect and analyze data on student career outcomes and employer interactions; prepare reports for institutional needs.
• Bachelor's degree required; 3-5 years of relevant experience in career services, advising, recruiting, or employer relations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and written communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends; experience working with diverse student populations.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in higher education or related fields, STEM/engineering experience, and familiarity with career services platforms.
• Anticipated salary range: $70,000 - $75,000; position is full-time, exempt, and part of the Professional Staff Association union.