Special Programs Coordinator - Employer Relations and Strategic Events

Special Programs Coordinator - Employer Relations and Strategic Events

Employer Relations SPC

Richardson

$50,000 - DOQ

Monthly

Regular full-time

The University Career Center at UT Dallas is seeking an experienced and relationship-driven Special Programs Coordinator to lead strategic employer engagement and recruiting event coordination, with a strong focus on cultivating relationships with small to mid-sized employers. This role will design and implement outreach strategies, manage recruiting event logistics (including career fairs and industry networking events), and enhance the employer experience to ensure strong partnerships and high-impact student connections.

This position supports expanding employer engagement initiatives, filling a critical operational and coordination need for career fairs, networking programs, and specialized employer events and programs. The ideal candidate brings program coordination experience in employer relations, business development, or recruiting, and excels at building and maintaining external partnerships.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 3-5 years experience providing support to programs or projects or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, or related discipline
• Experience in employer relations, recruiting, staffing, or business development
• Proven success in managing events, programs, or projects involving external stakeholders
• Proficiency with recruiting platforms (e.g., 12
  
  Twenty) and customer relationship management (CRM) tools
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, especially with small and mid-sized business partners
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Professionalism and confidence in representing the university to employers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adjust to shifting priorities
• Analytical mindset with comfort using data for planning and evaluation

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Take a lead role in planning, executing, and refining the university's recruiting events, including multi-industry career fairs, networking nights, and on-campus employer engagement.
• Manage the coordination of Just in Time and Niche Career Fairs each semester.
• Develop targeted engagement strategies for small and mid-sized employers, understanding their unique talent needs and aligning opportunities with UTD student strengths.
• Serve as the main liaison for employer partners, providing end-to-end support, from initial outreach to event follow-up and relationship management.
• Serve as the liaison to the Career Development Team to coordinate Employer Classroom Visits.
• Utilize platforms like 12
  
  Twenty and CRM systems to manage employer accounts, approve job postings, and provide guidance and technical support to recruiting partners.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop campaigns and materials that drive awareness and attendance among employers and students.
• Collect and analyze data on employer participation, hiring outcomes, and event effectiveness to inform strategic improvements.
• Support the development of scalable engagement models and best practices tailored to small business and startup ecosystems.
• Foster partnerships with campus departments and regional organizations to identify new employer prospects and align event programming with market demand.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be able to travel to off-campus employer sites, and attend professional development opportunities and other relevant events. Must possess the willingness and ability to work an unconventional work schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW…