Student Recruiting Coordinator (HR Specialist I)
About The Position
The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Student Recruiting Coordinator to play a key role in shaping the student hiring experience across campus. This is an exciting opportunity to help implement and support a new, streamlined student employment process, partnering with departments campus-wide to deliver an exceptional recruitment and onboarding experience. This position supports the full lifecycle of student recruitment, from job posting through onboarding, while also helping train campus partners on best practices and systems. You’ll collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and work with departments across campus to ensure efficient, compliant, and positive hiring experiences. You will also play a key role in rolling out new student hiring processes and driving adoption across campus, making this a highly visible and impactful position.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years
- Strong customer service skills across in-person, phone, and written communication
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruitment workflows simultaneously
- Clear and professional written communication
- Ability to explain complex processes to diverse audiences and “meet people where they are”
- Patience, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset
Nice To Haves
- Prior State Service Experience working in Human Resources
- Experience working at an institute of higher education, preferably in a Human Resources environment
- Prior experience using Workday highly preferred
- Experience running pre-employment background checks via 3rd party vendor relationships
- Experience navigating HR systems (especially Workday)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate recruitment processes for student positions, including drafting and posting job announcements and supporting hiring workflows
- Support hiring managers and search committees from recruitment through offer
- Train campus partners on Workday and student hiring best practices
- Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience through proactive communication
- Maintain applicant tracking systems (Workday/NeoGov), ensuring compliance and documentation
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to build effective and inclusive recruitment strategies
- Support onboarding and orientation of student employees
- Partner with campus stakeholders to ensure new hires feel prepared, welcomed, and successful
- Help improve onboarding programs based on feedback and evolving needs
- Generate recruitment metrics and reports
- Provide HR administrative and front-facing support as needed
- Assist with background check processes and general HR operations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
- State retirement plan (PERA)
- Parental Leave
- Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional growth and training opportunities
- Access to technology and equipment
- Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a world-class recreation center
- Interaction with an international population and cultural events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
