Employer Relations Coordinator

Doane University; United States; Híbrido; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Tuition benefits (free undergraduate,

Discounted graduate tuition

Descripción de la vacante

Doane University is seeking an Employer Relations Coordinator within the Career, Leadership, and Service division to build and maintain relationships with external employers and organizations. The role serves as the primary contact for partnerships and connects opportunities for Doane students and alumni.

This hybrid position operates from the Lincoln or Omaha metro area with occasional travel across Nebraska and the Midwest.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in employer relations or related fields.
• Experience in university career services, corporate talent acquisition/recruiting, alumni relations, or business development.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain relationships with external employers and organizations.
• Develop strategies to engage outside partners to recruit and connect with Doane students and alumni.
• Serve as the primary contact for employers seeking to connect with CLS.
• Collaborate with campus partners to connect opportunities for students and alumni.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Networking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Herramientas

Salesforce

Handshake

12Twenty

Simplicity

Descripción del empleo

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and free undergraduate and discounted graduate tuition. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Employer Relations Coordinator

Job Type

Job Type Full Time - 12 months

Division

Department

Department Career, Leadership, and Service

Job Location

Job Location Remote/Hybrid Option

Position Summary

The Employer Relations Coordinator for CLS will work as a member of the Career, Leadership & Service staff, focusing on building and maintaining relationships with external employers and organizations. Additionally, this role will continue to develop the strategies necessary to engage outside partners as they seek to recruit and connect with all Doane students and alumni. This individual will be the primary contact for employers and organizations seeking to connect with CLS and will work with campus partners to help connect opportunities. This is a hybrid position; the individual will work remotely and be located in the Lincoln or Omaha metro area to increase employer relations for Doane.

This position is funded by a Title III Strengthening Institutions Program Grant and offers a unique opportunity to impact how we support students from enrollment through graduation and into their careers. Given the nature of grant funding, employment is contingent on the continued availability of external funding.

View full job description

Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Doane University does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

FLSA

Salary $55,000

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in employer relations, university career services, corporate talent acquisition/recruiting, alumni relations, business development, sales, or related relationship-management fields.

The successful applicant must demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, relationship-building, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is essential.
• Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, the ability to learn extensive requirements, policies, and procedures, and the use of various technology platforms are necessary.
• The ability to network and connect with many different types of people and build relationships back to the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.

• Experience utilizing career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, 12Twenty, Simplicity) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Demonstrated success in establishing corporate/community partnerships and building pipeline initiatives from inception to execution.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Valid Nebraska driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the college’s automobile insurance provider

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

Physical/Environmental/Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Full-time, standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week) with occasional evenings and weekends required for networking events, career fairs, and alumni activities.

Hybrid position based in the Lincoln or Omaha metro area, combining remote flexibility with regular campus visits, partner site visits, and community networking events.

Regular travel within Nebraska/Midwest for employer site visits, recruitment events, and conferences.

Travel Required

Travel Required Yes

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements Sedentary work

Outdoor Exposure Primarily exposed to indoor elements

Background Check Required Yes

Posting Number

Posting Number STF208

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Review Start Date

Review Start Date 11/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and free undergraduate and discounted graduate tuition. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

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