Strategic Corporate Relations & Engagement Coordinator

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Services Department of the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University seeks a Coordinator of Corporate Relations and Employer Engagement to plan and implement events and programs that deepen engagement with alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff.

The role focuses on expanding internships, coordinating employer outreach, tracking partnerships and outcomes, and collaborating with faculty and advancement teams. Budgeted salary range: $58,000-$67,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of experience in public relations, donor relations, program management, or professional event planning.

Responsibilities

• Develops, cultivates, and maintains relationships with corporate partners and community stakeholders.
• Identifies employer needs and aligns partnerships with academic programs, internships, and workforce demands.
• Maintains a portfolio of partners and tracks engagement activities and outcomes.
• Expands internships, job shadowing, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Coordinates internship development, including outreach, opportunity development, and communication.
• Tracks engagement, placements, partnership activities, and student outcomes.
• Participates in career fairs, panels, information sessions, and industry programs.
• Connects students with industry partners, internships, and career resources.
• Collaborates with faculty, alumni relations, advancement, and college leadership.
• May teach courses, seminars, or workshops related to career planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Donor relations

Program management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Career Services Department of the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University seeks a Coordinator of Corporate Relations and Employer Engagement to plan and implement events and programs that deepen engagement with alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff.

The role focuses on expanding internships, coordinating employer outreach, tracking partnerships and outcomes, and collaborating with faculty and advancement teams. Budgeted salary range: $58,000-$67,000 yearly.