Job Description

Position Summary:

The Career Events & Engagement Coordinator supports student career outcomes in the College of Business by planning, executing, and improving high impact experiences for students to engage with employers, industry professionals, and career-ready experiences.

This is a full‑time, 12‑month special appointment with annual review for continuation. Historically, the position has been consistently renewed based on funding, business needs, and satisfactory performance.

Learn more about the College of Business: https://biz.colostate.edu/about

Essential Job Duties:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute large‑scale and high‑impact career engagement programming, including career fairs, networking events, and experiential programs.
• Provide best practice guidance and operational insight to academic departments, college partners, and student organizations hosting employer‑facing or career‑ready experiences (e.g., niche career fairs, networking events, industry treks).
• Support management of event‑related workflows and data within Handshake, Salesforce, and uConnect. Track and compile participation and engagement data.
• Participate as an engaged member in Career Management Center and relevant College and Campus-wide meetings, contributing to collaboration, shared goals, and a positive team environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision:

• This position does not have any supervision responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• This role may be required to work occasional evening events (ex. career fairs, programs, student organization engagement, or employer engagements).
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Career Management Center will not sponsor a visa for this position now nor in the future.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of experience planning and executing events for internal or external stakeholders.
• Experience interacting with external partners or clients in professional settings.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, career services, business, workforce development, or recruiting environments.
• Experience with Handshake, Salesforce, or similar event management or CRM platforms.
• Experience with Canva.
• Experience with student career development, employer engagement, or professional development programming.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to change.
• Experience providing guidance or support to partners outside one’s immediate team.
• Commitment to CSU’s Principles of Community.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, for full consideration, please apply by 11:59pm (MT) on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Applicants will be expected to provide:

• A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications.
• A resume.

Salary Range

$50,000-$55,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.