Employer Relations & Operations Coordinator

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) University Career Services office seeks an Employer Relations & Operations Coordinator to support employer engagement, operational excellence, and high-quality recruiting experiences. Reporting to the Director, this position serves as a key point of contact for employers recruiting UNL students for part-time, internship, and full-time opportunities and plays an essential role in ensuring smooth, consistent recruiting operations across campus.

This role combines employer relations with hands-on coordination and financial management. The Employer Relations & Operations Coordinator regularly communicates with employers to build and strengthen relationships with organizations that hire UNL students; develops employer recruitment connections and resources; manages campus recruiting processes and employer activity; and supports logistics for career fairs and recruitment events. The position also monitors departmental budgets, generates career fair invoices, and tracks payments and outstanding balances. In addition, the Employer Relations & Operations Coordinator supports office operations, responds to inquiries from students, employers, and campus partners, and supervises student workers. This position is ideal for a highly organized, customer service-oriented professional who enjoys balancing relationship-building with detailed operational work in a collaborative, student-centered environment.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of customer service or office related experience.
• Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Experience working with budgets or financial information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently using strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets, the internet, email, and online calendars, are necessary.
• Ability to use or learn new technology is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business.
• Experience working in an educational setting is desirable.
• Experience with Handshake or other career services or customer relationship management technology preferred.