Employer Relations Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Employer Relations Coordinator

Job Type Full Time - 12 months

Division Student Affairs

Department Career, Leadership, and Service

Job Location Remote/Hybrid Option

Position Summary

The Employer Relations Coordinator for CLS will work as a member of the Career, Leadership & Service staff, focusing on building and maintaining relationships with external employers and organizations. Additionally, this role will continue to develop the strategies necessary to engage outside partners as they seek to recruit and connect with all Doane students and alumni. This individual will be the primary contact for employers and organizations seeking to connect with CLS and will work with campus partners to help connect opportunities. This is a hybrid position; the individual will work remotely and be located in the Lincoln or Omaha metro area to increase employer relations for Doane.

This position is funded by a Title III Strengthening Institutions Program Grant and offers a unique opportunity to impact how we support students from enrollment through graduation and into their careers. Given the nature of grant funding, employment is contingent on the continued availability of external funding.

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Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Doane University does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

FLSA Salaried (Exempt)

Salary

$55,000

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in employer relations, university career services, corporate talent acquisition/recruiting, alumni relations, business development, sales, or related relationship-management fields.

The successful applicant must demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, relationship-building, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is essential.
• Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, the ability to learn extensive requirements, policies, and procedures, and the use of various technology platforms are necessary.
• The ability to network and connect with many different types of people and build relationships back to the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.

• Experience utilizing career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, 12Twenty, Simplicity) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Demonstrated success in establishing corporate/community partnerships and building pipeline initiatives from inception to execution.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Valid Nebraska driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the college’s automobile insurance provider

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

Physical/Environmental/Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Full-time, standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week) with occasional evenings and weekends required for networking events, career fairs, and alumni activities.

Hybrid position based in the Lincoln or Omaha metro area, combining remote flexibility with regular campus visits, partner site visits, and community networking events.

Regular travel within Nebraska/Midwest for employer site visits, recruitment events, and conferences.

Travel Required Yes

Physical Requirements Sedentary work

Outdoor Exposure Primarily exposed to indoor elements

Background Check Required Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number STF208

Desired Start Date 12/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Review Start Date 11/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and free undergraduate and discounted graduate tuition. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://doane.peopleadmin.com/postings/2785

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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