Student Program Coordinator - Greenville

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Harper General Contractors seeks a Student Program Coordinator to join our growing HR team.

The HR department serves as the face of the company in its interactions with employees, candidates, and external stakeholders and is responsible for upholding and promoting the company’s values, culture, and ethical standards in every engagement. We are committed to maintaining respect, integrity, and professionalism always. Additionally, we support the company's mission while managing key HR processes, including scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, orientation, HRIS maintenance, paid time off and leave management, enforcement of company policies, performance review administration, employee recordkeeping, meeting and event coordination, and other administrative duties.

• Partner with business unit leaders to confirm internship and co-op hiring needs.
• Post student opportunities and review and screen applications.
• Register for, coordinate, and attend college career fairs and other recruiting events.
• Plan and coordinate recruiting events hosted by Harper.
• Serve as a point of contact for college and university partners.
• Coordinate recruiting materials and merchandise; partner with Marketing on social media and other external materials.
• Prepare Harper employees who represent the company at campus events and coordinate their follow-up with prospective candidates.
• Schedule interviews and candidate visits; collect interview feedback and coordinate next steps with hiring teams.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruiting process and maintain timely follow-up.
• Prepare and issue internship and co-op offer letters and track candidate responses.

• Coordinate approved student placements, start dates, pre-employment requirements, and communication before arrival.
• Complete student hiring steps in the HR system and coordinate setup with Payroll, IT, Safety, Fleet and Equipment, and other departments.
• Plan and conduct orientation, including schedules, presentations, materials, and accommodations when needed.
• Provide students with follow-up information and resources after orientation.
• Prepare supervisors to receive students through advance communication, training sessions, and program resources.
• Serve as a primary contact for students and supervisors; answer routine questions, monitor the student experience, and elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Coordinate mid- and end-of-rotation assessments and follow up with students and supervisors on feedback or support needs.
• Coordinate student offboarding, including the return of company property, HR system updates, and communication with applicable departments.
• Support business unit and HR discussions about returning students and full-time opportunities; coordinate communication and follow-up on approved decisions.

• Plan and coordinate student events, including round tables, information sessions, jobsite tours, volunteer activities, and end-of-rotation presentations.
• Manage event logistics, invitations, attendance, and regular student communications, including the Student Program Newsletter.
• Lead the employee committee that supports student learning and engagement.

• Maintain the Student Program calendar and track key recruiting, onboarding, programming, and offboarding deadlines.
• Maintain the Student Program’s SharePoint resources, guides, FAQs, process manuals, and materials for students and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate student records, candidate and recruiting…