University Relations Coordinator

Danos; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos in Houston is seeking a University Relations Coordinator to support campus recruiting and intern programs. You’ll coordinate logistics, manage candidate tracking, and partner with university relations teams to streamline operations.

Responsibilities include event planning, travel arrangements, scheduling, data reporting, and ensuring compliance with policies. The role requires hands-on organization, strong communication, and a collaborative, fast-paced team mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience.
• 1+ year of university recruiting or university relations experience.
• Experience supporting advising or university relations teams is a strong plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with recruiting/event platforms (Yello preferred, Handshake a plus).
• Familiarity with Workday or other ATS systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements including hair follicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel, accommodations, interview logistics, and expense tracking.
• Manage candidate tracking systems and applicant distribution.
• Coordinate logistics for career fairs and recruiting events (shipping, tracking, setup, returns).
• Assist with planning and execution of summer intern programs.
• Set up and manage events in Yello (scheduling, interview panels, event details).
• Mange vendor relationships, invoicing, and expense tracking.
• Partner with University Relations Advisors and Program Leads.
• Onboarding, project coordination, mentor assignments.
• Intern events, field trips, and presentations.
• Performance evaluations and offer processes.
• Track recruiting metrics and campus participation data.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly Talent Acquisition reporting.
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies and Affirmative Action requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Yello

Handshake

Workday

ATS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a University Relations Coordinator to support campus recruiting and intern program operations. This role serves as a key operational and logistical partner supporting university recruiting efforts and intern programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel, accommodations, interview logistics, and expense tracking and reimbursements.
• Manage candidate tracking systems and applicant distribution.
• Coordinate logistics for career fairs and recruiting events (shipping, tracking, setup, returns)
• Assist with planning and execution of summer intern programs.
• Set up and manage events in Yello (scheduling, interview panels, event details)
• Mange vendor relationships, invoicing, and expense tracking.
• Partner with University Relations Advisors and Program Leads
• Onboarding, project coordination, mentor assignments
• Intern events, field trips, and presentations
• Performance evaluations and offer processes
• Track recruiting metrics and campus participation data
• Assist with monthly and quarterly Talent Acquisition reporting
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies and Affiantive Action requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 2+ years of professional experience
• 1+ year of university recruiting or university relations experience
• Experience supporting advising or university relations teams is a strong plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with recruiting/event platforms (Yello preferred, Handshake a plus)
• Familiarity with Workday or other ATS systems preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements including hair follicle