Corporate Relations and Employer Engagement Coordinator

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The Career Services Department in the College of Liberal Arts is hiring a Corporate Relations and Employer Engagement Coordinator. The position coordinates the planning, implementation, and organization of special events and programs designed to increase engagement, heighten awareness, and enrich ongoing relationships with college stakeholders, including alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff.

The coordinator builds and maintains corporate and community partnerships, develops student internship and experiential learning opportunities, and connects students with employers and career resources. The role collaborates with academic departments and other college units to support external engagement goals and may teach courses, seminars, or workshops related to career planning.

Applicants must combine their cover letter and resume into one document and upload it under the “Resume Upload” section. The maximum file size is 5 MB. The budgeted salary range is $58,000–$67,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; no specific discipline is required.
• Two years of experience in public relations, donor relations, program management, or professional event planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain strategic relationships with corporate partners, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Identify employer needs and align corporate partnerships with academic programs, student skills, internship needs, and workforce demands.
• Maintain a portfolio of corporate partners and track engagement activities, outcomes, and partnership growth.
• Develop and expand internships, job shadowing, and experiential learning opportunities across college programs.
• Coordinate internship development, including employer outreach, opportunity development, student preparation, and employer communication.
• Track employer engagement, internship placements, partnership activities, and student outcomes.
• Participate in and contribute to employer engagement initiatives, including career fairs, networking events, employer panels, information sessions, and industry-focused programs.
• Connect students with industry partners, internship opportunities, and career resources.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, alumni relations, advancement, career services, and college leadership to support external engagement goals.
• May teach academic courses, seminars, and/or workshops related to career planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The employer describes generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level