Employer Relations Coordinator for the College of Natural Sciences

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Employer Relations Coordinator (ERC) is a .5 position that reports directly to the Director of Employer Relations in the Career Center. This position will be responsible for supporting employer and events engagement for CNS. This role is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with CNS-related employers recruiting CSU students for jobs and internships and creating employer outreach strategies.

The ERC will leverage the Rams Recruitment Services Program to create effective recruitment packages for employers, facilitate employer recruitment, employer intake, strategy, and reflection meetings, and coordinate on-campus engagements for employer partners. This role will also support industry-focused employer events, site visits, panels, and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, collaboration, and a willingness to contribute to broader college priorities as needs evolve. Hours may vary during a few select weeks.

This person will not work on university observed holidays. This is an in-person position with some remote workdays possible. There will be no relocation assistance available for this position.

For full consideration, please apply by Monday, November 23, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).

Essential Job Duties:

Develop and execute employer relations strategies that build partnerships with natural sciences employers and support recruitment and revenue goals.

Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with employers to expand recruitment opportunities for College of Natural Sciences (CNS) students.

Consult with employers to customize recruiting solutions and connect them with qualified student talent through career services programs.

Ensure employer recruiting practices comply with CSU policies, NACE standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Serve as a primary liaison for CNS employer partners by providing guidance on recruitment platforms, experiential learning opportunities, and student engagement best practices.

Promote and market employer engagement initiatives, including career fairs, networking events, employer panels, site visits, workshops, and on-campus interviews.

Assess employer satisfaction and recruitment outcomes, evaluate service effectiveness, and recommend improvements to employer engagement programs.

Plan, coordinate, and manage CNS career events by recruiting industry participants and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Facilitate employer visits and special programs, including career panels, networking events, and annual initiatives such as the Hackathon.

Collaborate with Career Center and CNS staff while maintaining professional expertise through team participation, supervision meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Experience: Direct experience working in HR, employer recruitment, talent acquisition, College of Natural Sciences related industries, higher education or related field (minimum one year of full-time experience, or two years of part-time experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills, follow-through, management of multiple projects and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated expertise building and maintaining relationships.
• Demonstrated program and event planning experience.
• Additional Information: Search Contact: Esther Kemp, esther.kemp@colostate.edu.