Corporate Relations and Employer Engagement Coordinator

Overview The Career Services Department in the College of Liberal Arts is hiring a Coordinator of Corporate Relations and Employer Engagement . This position coordinates the planning, implementation, and organization of special events and programs designed to increase engagement, heighten awareness, and enrich a continuing relationship with the college or school's stakeholders, which includes alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities Develops, cultivates, and maintains strategic relationships with corporate partners, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders. Identifies employer needs and align corporate partnerships with academic programs, student skills, student internship needs, and workforce demands. Maintains a portfolio of corporate partners and track engagement activities, outcomes, and partnership growth. Develops and expands internships, job shadowing, and experiential learning opportunities for students across college programs. Coordinates the internship development process, including employer outreach, opportunity development, student preparation, and employer communication. Tracks employer engagement, internship placements, partnership activities, and student outcomes. Participates in and contributes to employer engagement initiatives, including career fairs, networking events, employer panels, information sessions, and industry-focused programs. Connects students with industry partners, internship opportunities, and career resources. Collaborates with faculty, academic departments, alumni relations, advancement, career services, and college leadership to support external engagement goals. May be responsible for teaching academic courses, seminars, and/or workshops related to career planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree -no specific discipline. 2 years of experience in public relations, donor relations, program management, or professional event planning. Budgeted salary range: $58,000-$67,000 Contract Type Continuing Why Work at Auburn? Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. Posted Date 10/23/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Auburn University