Employer Relations Coordinator, University Career Center

Reporting to the Associate Director of Employer Relations, the Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing the University of Virginia’s mission to prepare students for lives of purpose and impact by cultivating meaningful, outcomes-driven partnerships with employers.

As part of the University Career Center, this position serves as a strategic connector between employers, students, and career services partners within UVA’s decentralized career ecosystem. The Coordinator manages a portfolio of employer relationships, supports recruitment and experiential learning opportunities, manages logistics related to employer-hosted programming, and collaborates across schools, colleges, and administrative units to ensure equitable access to high-quality career opportunities for all UVA students.

Responsibilities

Employer Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of local, regional, national, and global employers recruiting UVA students.
• Develop and maintain employer relationships that align with UVA’s academic strengths, student interests, and institutional priorities.
• Design customized engagement strategies that support internships, full-time hiring, experiential learning, and employer visibility on Grounds.
• Conduct employer outreach through meetings, site visits, events, and virtual engagement.

Recruiting Support

• Partner with employers to plan and deliver recruiting activities such as career fairs, information sessions, networking events, employer-in-residence programs, and industry-focused initiatives.
• Manage On-Grounds Interviewing logistics for organizations within assigned portfolio and provide overall hospitality support for the program.
• Develop and communicate guidelines, policies, and procedures that ensure access and opportunity for students.

Campus Collaboration & Decentralized Engagement

• Collaborate closely with partners embedded in UVA’s schools and colleges to coordinate employer engagement efforts and reduce duplication.
• Serve as a liaison to designated academic units, student affairs partners, and alumni engagement colleagues to align employer outreach with curricular and co-curricular initiatives.
• Share employer insights, workforce trends, and hiring needs with campus partners to inform programming and strategic planning.

Access & Employer Education

• Advance UVA’s commitment to access and inclusion by promoting inclusive and equitable recruitment practices.
• Educate employers on strategies to broaden access to opportunities for all students.
• Support outreach to employers whose values align with UVA’s mission and commitment to the public good.

Data, Assessment & Systems

• Maintain accurate employer engagement records, notes, and outcomes data in UVA’s career management system (e.g., Handshake).
• Track employer participation, student engagement, and hiring outcomes to inform strategy and reporting.
• Use data and assessment to continuously improve employer engagement practices and student outcomes.

Strategic Initiatives & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to Career Center initiatives focused on employer engagement, industry alignment, and applied learning.
• Stay informed on labor market trends, recruiting practices, and employer engagement innovations relevant to UVA students.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree required
• Experience: 1+ years of relevant professional experience required
• Licensure/Certifications: None

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a large public research university.
• Familiarity with inclusive hiring practices and equity-centered employer engagement.
• Knowledge of experiential learning models and internship programs.
• Experience using Handshake or similar platforms.

Key Competencies

• Relationship & Account Management
• Collaboration Across Organizational Boundaries
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Equity-Minded Practice
• Data-Informed Decision Making
• Adaptability & Initiative

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range The anticipated hiring range is $52,000-$55,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits .
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 4 days on campus and one day remote per week, with additional on-site presence as needed, in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

About UVA and the Community

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin after June 14, 2026

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

How to Apply

Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R0084047 . Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required. The hiring manager will also make reference phone calls.

Contact

• For questions about the position, please contact Kate Melton at skm3f@virginia.edu
• For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .