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Working TitleCareer Coordinator for Walter Scott, Jr. COE

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202501132AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$56,000-59,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date10/10/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/15/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Career Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs with strong and broad-reaching relationships and responsibilities throughout campus, including the academic colleges. Divided into three units (Career Education; Employer Relations; and Operations), the Career Center not only provides career-related-advising and -services to students, it fills many additional functions critical to the success of the university and students, including, but not limited to, campus-wide career fair coordination and job/internship postings, employer relations, institutional career outcome reporting, and student employee development leadership. The Career Center is responsible to a variety of internal and external stakeholders and leverages those relationships to help students investigate the many available professional opportunities with special consideration for finding paths that meet their skills, goals, values, and unique background experiences.

The Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering ( WSCOE ) at Colorado State University is a dynamic and diverse college comprising approximately 170 faculty, 300 postdoctoral scholars and research scientists, 95 academic and administrative staff, 2,500 undergraduate students, and 1,050 graduate students. The College is home to four academic departments serving both graduate and undergraduate students, two departments with graduate-only programs, two interdisciplinary degree-granting programs, and a federal cooperative research institute. WSCOE prides itself on its “hands-on” experiential approach to engineering education, offering extensive laboratory and team-based coursework alongside research opportunities. A significant focus is placed on the success of undergraduate students.

The Engineering Success Center within the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering provides support and resources to current and prospective engineering undergraduate students. This unit is responsible for undergraduate recruiting efforts, retention initiatives, academic advising, access initiatives, career support services, administering scholarships, and coordinating WSCOE events. The Engineering Success Center is the first point of contact for many incoming students and their families.

Position Summary

The Career Coordinator (CC) is a full-time position shared by the Career Center and The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering that reports directly to the Career Education Manager for WSCOE . This position will be responsible for supporting student and employer engagement at career-related events and will serve students through in-person and virtual formats. The CC will advise students on job searching related topics (resumes, cover letters, interviewing strategies) in one-on-one advising appointments and group settings. This role is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with engineering-related employers recruiting CSU students for jobs and internships and creating employer outreach strategies. The CC 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. 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.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Direct experience working in student success initiatives or the engineering industry (minimum one year of full-time experience, or two years of part-time experience)

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Current knowledge of engineering-related industries for student career development and experiential learning opportunities

+ Direct experience in a higher education career services environment (experience as a graduate student is acceptable)

+ 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

+ Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute flexibly to team-based initiatives

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryCareer Education

Duty/Responsibility

+ Serve students by providing one-on-one career advising in appointment-based and group formats on related to job and internship search skills (networking, resume, cover letter, interviewing, job offer negotiation)

+ Partner with the Career Education Manager to design and lead innovative career programming, workshops, and events for undergraduate and graduate students by applying knowledge of student interest areas, diverse identities, and exploring student needs related to career education

+ Promote experiential learning opportunities to students, academic advisors, and faculty members through the WSCOE website; group workshops; career programming, and individual meetings with students

+ Provide career advising and event support for Career Center events and initiatives

+ Manage the academic requirements and performance evaluation for students enrolled in ENGR 389 Engineering Cooperative Experience

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategoryWSCOE Career Events Coordination

Duty/Responsibility

Manage logistics for Engineering Career Event partnership between the Career Center and the WSCOE

+ Coordinate WSCOE Career Fair logistics including volunteer sign-up, print marketing materials, managing supplies, etc.

+ Coordinate an on-site career fair staffing plan to ensure there are prepared ESC staff to steward employers, triage issues, and support logistical needs

+ Lead WSCOE Career Fair assessment process (pre- and post-fair surveys and feedback) in collaboration with Career Center staff

+ Assist with tracking and inventorying expenses and supplies for WSCOE Career Fair based on projected fair budget

+ Serve as primary contact for WSCOE faculty, staff, and student inquiries regarding the fair

+ Communicate with WSCOE staff, student organizations, faculty, and Career Center staff to strategically recruit employers to the WSCOE Career Fair

+ Collaborate with Career Education Manager and Career Center Employer Relations Team in support of the Engineering Career Fair

+ Strategize and recruit employers to the WSCOE Career Fair based on WSCOE , students, and industry feedback and needs

Lead other career event programming efforts for WSCOE students

+ Invite industry partners to participate in WSCOE career events; recruit employers for employer-related events

+ Coordinate WSCOE career events and employer involvement that foster engineering students’ career development (e.g. career panels)

+ Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to secure event venues, catering services, materials, and all essential event-related resources

+ Manage employer requests to visit the college including scheduling visits and setting up visit details

Percentage Of Time40

Job Duty CategoryEmployer Relations Management

Duty/Responsibility

+ Identify engineering employer contacts, develop relationships, and initiate new employer partnerships through the Rams Recruitment Services Program, partner with employers to customize their recruitment needs to connect them with talent in the WSCOE

+ Communicate CSU policies, Career Center employer relations guidelines and standard processes, in alignment with National Association of Colleges and Employers ( NACE ), and federal/state law to ensure fair and equitable recruiting processes for employers and students

+ Consult with engineering employers on a variety of issues including experiential education best practices, student concerns and feedback, use of Handshake, and Parker Dewey micro-internship opportunities

+ Coordinate with the Director of Employer Relations in the Career Center to respond to any high-level engineering employer partnership or development requests

+ Conduct assessments of student recruitment, branding and marketing packages with engineering employers ensuring expectations were met and adjust services as appropriate

+ Develop and disseminate information about engineering employer engagement opportunities within the Career Center, WSCOE , and across campus, connecting students, staff, and faculty with career development opportunities

+ Promote the benefits of recruiting CSU students to engineering employers; market different services such as Career Fairs and events, alumni and industry expert panels, industry-specific networking opportunities, employer site visits, on-campus interviews, and educational workshops

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative Duties

Duty/Responsibility

+ Attend workshops, conferences, seminars, or other opportunities that enhance knowledge of career services and/or engineering related industries

+ Attend weekly Career Center meetings & WSCOE Engineering Success Center meetings

+ Participate in regular supervision meetings

+ Participate in regular Employer Relations Team meetings

+ Support additional Engineering Success Center initiatives as needed, particularly during periods of high activity or when new programs are being launched

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactJill Putman, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

Optional Documents