University Relations Coordinator

University Relations Coordinator

Location: Houston, Texas

Contract: 6 months

Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Support campus recruiting efforts, including pre-campus, on-campus, and post-campus strategies. Coordinate logistics for career fairs and recruiting events, including shipping materials, packaging, tracking, and returns. Ensure all materials are prepared, organized, and aligned with company branding standards. Set up and manage events in Yello, including scheduling, interview panels, and event details. Build and maintain relationships with universities, student organizations, and campus partners.

Coordinate candidate travel, accommodations, interview logistics, and expense tracking and reimbursements. Manage candidate tracking systems and distribution of applicants. Support University Relations Advisors and collaborate closely with the Program Lead. Assist with planning and execution of the summer intern program, including onboarding, project coordination, mentor assignments, intern events, field trips, presentations, performance evaluations, and offer processes.

Manage vendor relationships, invoicing, and expense tracking. Maintain inventory of university relations materials and giveaways. Track campus participation, recruiting metrics, and historical data. Assist with reporting for Talent Acquisition metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis. Ensure compliance with applicable hiring and Affirmative Action requirements.

Team and Work Environment

This is a tight-knit, collaborative team with strong energy and culture. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and recruiting operations while supporting key university hiring initiatives. The environment is fast-paced and requires strong organization, attention to detail, and adaptability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• 1 year of university recruiting or university relations experience preferred.
• Experience supporting or working alongside university relations or advising teams is highly valued.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with event management and recruiting platforms such as Yello and Handshake.
• Familiarity with Workday as an applicant tracking system.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.

Global Edge Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need