Employer Engagement Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Employer Engagement Coordinator Posting Number NFE03240P Department SDSU-Student Union & Activities Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

The Office of Career Development at South Dakota State University (SDSU) continues to grow, engage, and cultivate a career-everywhere culture. We are seeking a people-centered professional with enthusiasm for customer service and student support to join our team as a new Employer Engagement Coordinator. The successful candidate will work to enhance industry engagement which will help generate opportunities for students to gain professional skills, integrate academic learning with employment opportunities, and ultimately secure internships and jobs. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, South Dakota.

In the Office of Career Development career readiness is our passion, and we focus on two main goals; facilitating the transition from student to professional and helping students and employers connect. From students exploring career options and job possibilities to employers posting jobs and conducting on-campus interviews, we provide help both online and in person.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement, the position will help develop and coordinate employer outreach and engagement strategies to expand recruiting relationships with the University and cultivate relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to development of an employer outreach and engagement strategy to expand recruiting relationships with the University and generate opportunities for students to gain professional skills, integrate academic learning with work, and secure internships and jobs.
• Facilitate relationships between employers and the University community, including but not limited to students, faculty/staff, and additional stakeholders.
• Assist in design, coordination, and evaluation of a portfolio of innovative events and recruiting initiatives to address career needs and to connect employers with students and faculty/staff.
• Identify employer needs and recommend recruiting and marketing strategies based on knowledge of student and faculty/staff constituents, campus calendar, and market trends. Assess and provide feedback on effectiveness of efforts.
• Coordinate on-campus recruitment to address needs and resources, employer and student accessibility, and policy/procedure formulation.
• Communicate and uphold best practices, policies, and procedures related to student recruitment in alignment with the code of ethics of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), as well as federal and state legislation.
• Work with Career Development team and University partners (when appropriate) to manage in-person or virtual career fairs and additional events, including day-of-event execution.
• Assist in administration of career management and recruiting platform (e.g., Handshake); help develop strategies to increase active engagement by students and employers; and educate stakeholders on use of platform.
• Collaborate with Career Development team to conceptualize and implement marketing and communication strategies to build stakeholders' awareness of and engagement in programming initiatives and resources.
• Attend events, visit employer sites, and host organizations on campus for employer development and cultivation purposes.
• Provide individual and group support and programming to educate students on strategies for internship and job searches, evaluation of job offers, and negotiation of salary offers.
• Actively participate in and contribute to student success initiatives and events as identified by departmental and University leadership.
• Develop a successful social media campaign to implement across various social media platforms to engage students and employers with our services.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree earned by start date.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in employer relations, recruitment, human resources, career counseling, workforce development, business marketing/sales, or a closely related field. (Related internship experience will be considered.)
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• More than one year of experience working in employer relations, recruitment, human resources, career counseling, workforce development, or business marketing/sales, or related field.
• Experience working with career services in higher education.
• Previous employer engagement experience.
• Experience in student recruitment/talent acquisition from a business or higher education perspective.
• Experience utilizing career management and recruiting software technology (e.g., Handshake).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date 11/06/2026 Closing Date 11/29/2026 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $50,000. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

In addition to regular workday hours, this position requires the ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends and shifts longer than eight hours.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Becky Pistulka at Becky.Pistulka@sdstate.edu.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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N/A

Physical Requirements

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Sensory Requirements

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Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

When working at a career fair, this position may need to walk and/or stand on wood or concrete floors.

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below) If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Large-event venues (e.g. for career fairs)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Where did you hear about this position?
• LinkedIn
• SDBOR Employment Site
• South Dakota Department of Labor
• Employee Referral
• Department Announcement / Inside State
• Handshake
• Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) - Please specify
• Industry Conference
• Search Engine - Please specify
• Employment Agency - Please specify
• Newspaper - Please specify
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) - Please specify
• Radio - Please specify
• APLU
• List Servs - Please specify
• Alumni
• Other - Please specify

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Reference List

Optional Documents