Industry Partnership & Recruiting Coordinator

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a full-time, benefited, non-exempt Industry Partnership & Recruiting Coordinator to join the Construction Management program on the Chico State campus. This role is based in Langdon Hall 100 and requires California residency; sponsorship for H-1B visas is not available.

About the Role

The Industry Partnership & 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 the primary point of contact for industry recruiters, employers, alumni, professional organizations, and advisory partners. Responsibilities include coordinating recruiting programs, major industry events, internship and full-time employment pathways, and tracking outcomes to improve recruiting effectiveness and advance program goals.

Responsibilities

• Industry Partnerships & Employer Relations (35%)
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for construction industry recruiters, employers, alumni, professional organizations, and external stakeholders.
  • Develop, maintain, and expand strategic relationships with construction employers and industry stakeholders to 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.
• 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, 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 to 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 employment pathways.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to support internship placement, student-industry engagement, and recruiting-related programming.
  • Track internship and employment outcomes, employer participation, event attendance, and other recruiting metrics; prepare reports and analyze results to improve programs and support assessment needs.
  • Collect feedback from students, employers, and other stakeholders to identify recruiting trends, workforce needs, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Communications & Program Operations (10%)
  • Develop and distribute employer- and student-facing communications related to recruiting, industry engagement, events, and career opportunities.
  • Coordinate relevant website, social media, job-board, and public-facing content and collaborate with program or university communications staff as appropriate.
  • Support budget tracking, vendor coordination, event purchasing, and other administrative processes associated with industry relations and recruiting programs.
  • Supervise or coordinate student employees/assistants supporting recruiting and industry engagement activities.
  • Represent the program at department, college, university, and external meetings or committees and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in construction, employer relations, recruiting, career services, workforce development, program/project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employers, industry partners, students, faculty, staff, and other external constituents.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, organizational, customer service, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent events, projects, timelines, and priorities with a high degree of independence and professionalism.
• Experience using databases, customer relationship management systems, spreadsheets, or other systems to manage contacts, recruiting activity, and program information.
• Valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or passport for domestic air travel and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally to support employer engagement activities, recruiting events, industry meetings, student competitions, and related programs. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support career fairs, recruiting events, employer advisory meetings, and other program activities.
• Ability to perform standard office and event-support duties, including communicating effectively in person and by telephone; operating computers and standard office equipment; reading and reviewing digital and printed materials; and working in office and event environments.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move throughout event and meeting spaces as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and transport event materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional experience in the construction industry, construction recruiting, workforce development, or higher education employer relations.
• Experience planning career fairs, large-scale employer engagement events, information sessions, or interview programs.
• Experience supporting an industry advisory board or council, alumni network, development/advancement activity, or other external partnership program.
• Experience working with college students and supporting internship or full-time employment pathways.

Benefits

• Employer-paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability.
• Options for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, including 1 personal holiday.
• Vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year).
• Sick leave (up to 12 days/year).
• Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).

Pay

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position is expected to work 30 hours per week.