Career Events Coordinator

Engineering a world of possibilities

Colorado School of Mines Career Center – Golden, CO

Are you passionate about creating impactful student experiences and connecting future leaders with career opportunities? Join the Colorado School of Mines Career Center as our next Career Events Coordinator and help shape the future of career development on campus.
 

About The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement Events, the Career Events Coordinator plays a vital role in planning and executing signature career programming—including our renowned Career Days, which attract over 350 hiring organizations and 4,000+ students annually. This position supports a wide range of events such as workshops, panels, and professional development programs designed to prepare students for success.
 

️This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team that delivers high-impact programming and fosters meaningful connections between students and employers.

As the Career Events Coordinator, you'll lead the planning and execution of high-impact career programming at Mines, including our flagship Career Days and other student-facing events.

Key Duties Include:

• Event Management (85%)

• Coordinate logistics for career fairs, workshops, panels, and professional development events
• Manage registration, vendor contracts, room layouts, catering, and communications
• Collaborate on marketing materials and event design with campus partners
• Train and supervise volunteers and student staff
• Ensure compliance with safety and purchasing policies
• Collect and analyze event feedback to drive continuous improvement 

• Employer Relations (10%)

• Maintain relationships with preferred employers
• Support recruitment scheduling and employer engagement initiatives 

• Other Duties (5%)

• Contribute to Student Life and campus-wide initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for career fairs, workshops, panels, and professional development events
• Manage registration, vendor contracts, room layouts, catering, and communications
• Collaborate on marketing materials and event design with campus partners
• Train and supervise volunteers and student staff
• Ensure compliance with safety and purchasing policies
• Collect and analyze event feedback to drive continuous improvement 
• Maintain relationships with preferred employers
• Support recruitment scheduling and employer engagement initiatives 
• Contribute to Student Life and campus-wide initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in a relevant field
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects and events from start to finish
• Skilled in coordinating complex systems involving multiple stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate effectively with postsecondary staff and faculty
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience coordinating vendors, campus partners, and resources with clear priorities
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and in teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and related technologies
• Experience planning and executing career-related events
• Skilled in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with college recruiting practices and databases
• Understanding of STEM disciplines and related career pathways
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations for intern, co-op, and new graduate recruitment
• The above duties and qualifications are a summary. View full job description at (coming soon). 
• Total Rewards$55,000 - $62,000 (annual rate) 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and related technologies
• Experience planning and executing career-related events
• Skilled in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with college recruiting practices and databases
• Understanding of STEM disciplines and related career pathways
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations for intern, co-op, and new graduate recruitment
• The above duties and qualifications are a summary. View full job description at (coming soon). 
• Total Rewards$55,000 - $62,000 (annual rate) 

Preferred Qualifications

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
 

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass for regional bus and light rail train transportation.

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How To Apply

Priority review of applications will begin October 20, 2025 and continue until filled. Applicants must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and:

• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at  hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Contact recruitment@mines.edu with any questions about this opportunity.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 36 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2025).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 8,200 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look To Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.  Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
 

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

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