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Career, Alumni & Industry Engagement (CAI) at the Kogod School of Business seeks a part time employee to serve as Industry Engagement Programs Coordinator, under the supervision of Applied Learning & Employer Engagement Specialist. Providing end-to-end planning, outreach, and execution, services for confirmed employer engagements: the Finance/Marketing Treks, BAE Treks, and the Career Expo/Fair. The employee will support the Applied Learning & Employer Engagement Specialist with the full lifecycle of the two treks — from employer outreach and itinerary design through on-site execution and student interaction — and will additionally provide employer outreach, program management, and on-site execution for the Career Expo, coordinating closely with the Industry Engagement team.  

Essential Functions:

1.) Planning Trek & Career Expo Infrastructure

• Trek plans and run-of-show for the Finance/Marketing Trek (Sept 6 - 7) and the BAE Trek (Sept 14 - 15), including itineraries, timelines, and milestone schedules.

• Career Expo (Fair) program plan for September 17, including event format, floor plan/layout, exhibitor schedule, and staffing plan.

• Employer/host-site confirmations and target list for both treks, and employer/exhibitor target list for the Career Expo, aligned to Kogod's Master Employer List and CAI industry priorities.

• Logistics templates and transportation plan for both treks (routing, host confirmations, day-of schedules). 

• Student recruitment, application, and selection process for each trek.

• Per-event budget framework and expense-tracking structure for both treks and the Career Expo.

2.) Employer & Host-Site Outreach

• Outreach to confirm and finalize host companies for both treks, including speaker line-ups and site access arrangements. 

• Employer/exhibitor outreach and recruitment for the Career Expo, including registration, table/booth assignments, and confirmations. 

• Negotiation and confirmation of trek logistics with host organizations (scheduling, agenda, access requirements). 

• Relationship management with alumni, employer, and industry contacts supporting trek hosting and Career Expo participation. 

• Monthly outreach status report summarizing confirmed hosts/exhibitors and readiness for each event. 

3.) Student Connection & Trek Execution

• Under the supervision of the Applied Learning & Employer Engagement Specialist, Schedule pre-trek coaching sessions covering company research, professional presence, and networking preparation for both treks.

• Determine and train on-site execution and chaperoning of the Finance/Marketing Trek (Sept 6 - 7) and the BAE Trek (Sept 14 - 15), including day-of logistics, timing, and issue resolution.

• Post-trek debrief sessions and structured student feedback collection for each trek.

• Trek execution report for each trek: attendance, employer feedback, and student outcomes.

4.) Career Expo (Fair) Program Management & Execution

• End-to-end program management of the Career Expo, including employer/exhibitor confirmations, student registration, and event communications. 

• On-site execution of the Career Expo, including exhibitor check-in, floor management, staffing coordination, and issue resolution.

• Student preparation materials and pre-event communications to drive attendance and readiness.

• Post-event report: exhibitor/employer count, student attendance, and participant feedback.

5.) Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Monthly KPI dashboard covering trek and Career Expo participation, employer conversion, and student engagement outcomes. 

• Per-event and cumulative budget/expense tracking report.

• Risk and issue log with recommended actions.

Competencies:

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

• Prioritizing and Organizing.

• Supporting Coworkers.

• Serving Customers.

• Displaying Creativity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part Time

• 10 - 20 hours per week depending on season.  

• This is a temporary part-time position ending on or before 03/09/2027.

Salary Range:

• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

Travel Required:

• Yes, travel is required for this position.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Other Details

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• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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