Career Events & Engagement Coordinator

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Events & Engagement Coordinator supports student career outcomes in the College of Business by planning, executing, and improving high impact experiences for students to engage with employers, industry professionals, and career-ready experiences. This is a full-time, 12-month special appointment with annual review for continuation. Historically, the position has been consistently renewed based on funding, business needs, and satisfactory performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of experience planning and executing events for internal or external stakeholders.
Experience interacting with external partners or clients in professional settings.
Strong attention to detail with organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education, career services, business, workforce development, or recruiting environments.
Experience with Handshake, Salesforce, or similar event management or CRM platforms.
Experience with Canva.
Experience with student career development, employer engagement, or professional development programming.
Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to change.
Experience providing guidance or support to partners outside one’s immediate team.
Commitment to CSU’s Principles of Community.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale and high-impact career engagement programming, including career fairs, networking events, and experiential programs.
Provide best practice guidance and operational insight to academic departments, college partners, and student organizations hosting employer-facing or career-ready experiences (e.g., niche career fairs, networking events, industry treks).
Support management of event-related workflows and data within Handshake, Salesforce, and uConnect. Track and compile participation and engagement data.
Participate as an engaged member in Career Management Center and relevant College and Campus-wide meetings, contributing to collaboration, shared goals, and a positive team environment.
Other duties as assigned