Employer Relations and 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.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

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.