Industry Partnership & Recruiting Coordinator; opens window

Office Hours
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Monday–Friday

Mailing Address
Chico State Enterprises
25 Main Street, Suite 203
Chico, CA

POSITION: Industry Partnership & Recruiting Coordinator

STATUS: Full-Time / Benefited / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

DEPARTMENT: Construction Management (CM)

LOCATION: Chico State Campus;
Langdon Hall 100

RECRUITMENT : 466

RESIDENCY :
Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

The Construction Management (CM) program is highly collaborative and student-focused, serving approximately 700 undergraduate students. The program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and is nationally recognized for its strong industry partnerships and student placement outcomes.

POSITION SUMMARY: The industry partnership and recruiting coordinator will develop and strengthen relationships between the Construction Management program and the construction industry while leading employer recruiting and student-industry engagement activities. The position serves as a primary point of contact for industry recruiters, employers, alumni, professional organizations, and advisory partners; coordinates recruiting programs and major industry events; supports internship and full‑time employment pathways;

and tracks outcomes to improve recruiting effectiveness and advance program goals.

The role works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners to expand employer participation, increase career opportunities, and enhance the visibility and impact of the Construction Management program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Industry Partnerships & Employer Relations (35%)

• Serve as a primary point of contact for construction industry recruiters, employers, alumni, professional organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and expand strategic relationships with construction employers and industry stakeholders that support student recruiting, internships, full‑time employment, program engagement, and collaboration opportunities.
• Recruit new employer partners and deepen engagement with existing partners through regular outreach, meetings, site visits, and participation in industry events.
• Maintain accurate employer and industry contact information, engagement history, and recruiting activities in appropriate databases or systems.
• Support the Construction Management Industry Advisory Council through member engagement, meeting coordination, golf tournament planning, communications, and strategic initiatives, as assigned.

Recruiting Programs & Industry Events (35%)

• Manage the construction management recruiting calendar and coordinate employer information sessions, interviews, classroom or student‑organization engagement, and other on‑campus recruiting activities.
• Plan and execute career fairs and other large‑scale recruiting or networking events, including employer outreach and recruitment, registration, communications, logistics, student promotion, and day‑of‑event coordination.
• Promote internship and full‑time employment opportunities to students through email, department website, digital calendars, and other communication channels.
• Develop strategies that connect employers with students and increase employer participation in recruiting programs throughout the academic year.
• Coordinate facilities, interview spaces, event services, and other operational needs associated with recruiting activities.

Student Placement, Career Connections & Outcomes (20%)

• Provide students with information about construction management career opportunities, employer recruiting processes, internships, and full‑time…