Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

Title: Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

Employee Classification: Marketing Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Strat Partner & Innov

Department: DAL-Ctr Exp Learn & Career Success-500150

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas launched the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (CELCS) in 2025. The Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (CELCS) at UNT Dallas serves as a dynamic hub to prepare students for meaningful careers and lives through hands-on learning and professional development.
The CELCS works to serve this purpose by
• partnering with faculty as key stakeholders to co-design initiatives that integrate academic rigor with career readiness
• helping students develop "power skills" and character to thrive in a global workforce, connecting academic learning with real-world experience through internships, service-learning, and study abroad programs,
• providing tools, resources, and guidance for career exploration, resume building, interview preparation, and job placement,
• collaborating with employers and community organizations to create impactful experiential learning opportunities,
• and providing resources and support to integrate experiential learning into courses and student organizations.

Position Overview

The Marketing and Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in promoting the experiential learning programs and services of the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (CELCS) at UNT Dallas to the Dallas Community. The Employer Engagement Coordinator is responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with employers, industry partners, and community organizations to enhance career development and experiential learning opportunities for UNT Dallas students and graduates. This position supports the Center’s mission by connecting students to internships, jobs, and career-related experiences that align with their academic and professional goals. This is a new position reporting to the Director, Employer Engagement and Partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and two years of experience in communications, marketing, advertising, or public relations; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:
• Employer engagement strategies and workforce development practices
• Career readiness and experiential learning models
• Regional labor market and industry trends
Skills:
• Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement
• Event planning and coordination
• Professional communication and presentation
• Data tracking and reporting
Abilities:
• Collaborate across departments and with external partners
• Represent UNT Dallas professionally in employer and community settings
• Adapt to changing priorities and student needs
• Promote equity and inclusion in employer engagement efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education or workforce development.
• Familiarity with labor market trends and regional employer networks.
• Familiarity with career readiness competencies.
• Knowledge of experiential learning and career development best practices.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Identify, initiate, and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers across diverse industries.
• Promote UNT Dallas students and programs to employers through outreach, presentations, and networking events.
• Develop employer engagement strategies that align with workforce trends and student career interests.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employer inquiries and partnership opportunities.
• Plan and execute employer-facing events such as career fairs, networking mixers, employer panels, and recruitment days.
• Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations to support co-hosted events and initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality employer and student experiences at all CELCS events.
• Assist in expanding internship, micro-internship, and job shadowing opportunities for students.
• Work with faculty and staff to integrate employer partnerships into academic programs and experiential learning initiatives.
• Support the development of service-learning and community-based learning opportunities with nonprofit and civic partners.
• Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, engagement activities, and partnership outcomes.
• Track job and internship postings, student applications, and hiring outcomes using career services platforms (e.g., Handshake).
• Contribute to impact reports and presentations that highlight employer engagement success and student career outcomes.
• Use data insights to enhance student experiences in internships, service learning, and career development.
• Use data insights to enhance employer engagement and partnership development.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm in-person

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.