University Relations Coordinator

Key Responsibilities
Support campus recruiting efforts, including pre-campus, on-campus, and post-campus strategies. Coordinate logistics for career fairs and recruiting events, including shipping materials, packaging, tracking, and returns. Ensure all materials are prepared, organized, and aligned with branding standards. Set up and manage events in Yello, including scheduling, interview panels, and event details. Build and maintain relationships with universities, student organizations, and campus partners.


Coordinate candidate travel, accommodations, interview logistics, and expense tracking and reimbursements. Manage candidate tracking systems and distribution of applicants. Support University Relations Advisors and collaborate closely with the Program Lead. Assist with planning and execution of the summer intern program, including onboarding, project coordination, mentor assignments, intern events, field trips, presentations, performance evaluations, and offer processes.


Manage vendor relationships, invoicing, and expense tracking. Maintain inventory of university relations materials and giveaways. Track campus participation, recruiting metrics, and historical data. Assist with reporting for Talent Acquisition metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis. Ensure compliance with applicable hiring and Affirmative Action requirements.


Team and Work Environment
This is a tight-knit, collaborative team with strong energy and culture. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and recruiting operations while supporting key university hiring initiatives. The environment is fast-paced and requires strong organization, attention to detail, and adaptability.


Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience. At least 1 year of university recruiting or university relations experience preferred. Experience supporting or working alongside university relations or advising teams is highly valued. Strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with event management and recruiting platforms such as Yello, which is a major plus, and Handshake. Familiarity with Workday as an applicant tracking system is a plus. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.