Coordinator, Career Readiness and Employer Partnerships
nku· Northern Kentucky University
About this role
Position Title:
Coordinator, Career Readiness and Employer Partnerships
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The Coordinator, Career Readiness and Employer Partnerships is the primary liaison between the College and the Norse Network Hub, connecting employers with faculty, staff, and students to expand career opportunities and strengthen employer partnerships.This position coordinates employer engagement activities, communicates opportunities across the College, and supports initiatives that align academic programs with workforce needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Employer Engagement
- Serve as the College's primary contact for employer engagement activities with the Norse Network Hub.
- Connect employers with appropriate faculty, programs, and departments.
- Identify and communicate employer partnership opportunities that support student career development and experiential learning.
Collaboration & Programming
- Coordinate employer events and engagement activities within the College, including information sessions, networking events, classroom presentations, and employer visits.
- Collaborate with faculty, Career Services, and Hub staff to expand employer involvement in student learning and career readiness initiatives.
- Foster strong relationships among employers, faculty, and academic leadership.
Communication & Reporting
- Attend regular Hub meetings and share employer engagement updates.
- Track employer interactions and engagement activities using designated university systems.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing best practices and identifying opportunities to strengthen employer partnerships.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating programs, events, or partnership initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education, employer relations, workforce development, career services, or community engagement.
- Familiarity with Handshake, TeamDynamix, or similar CRM/event management systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
- Project and event coordination experience.
- Ability to work independently while building collaborative partnerships.
- Commitment to student success and employer engagement.
Please attach a resume, cover letter and references.
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Coordinator, Career Readiness and Employer Partnerships
nku
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