Student Recruiting Coordinator (HR Specialist I)
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Salary
$4,853.33 - $5,208.67 Monthly
Location
Golden, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GLA - JR108631 - 05/26
Department
Colorado School of Mines
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
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Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1500 Illinois St. Golden, CO 80401
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Human Resources: recruitment@mines.edu or 303-273-3250
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions."
Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder.
MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
State retirement plan (PERA)
Parental Leave
Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
Life and Disability Insurance
Professional growth and training opportunities
Access to technology and equipment
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Access to a world-class recreation center
Interaction with an international population and cultural events
Description of Job
Make an impact on the student experience from day one.
The Colorado School of Mines is seeking aStudent Recruiting Coordinatorto play a key role in shaping the student hiring experience across campus. This is an exciting opportunity to help implement and support anew, streamlined student employment process, partnering with departments campus-wide to deliver an exceptional recruitment and onboarding experience.
If you thrive in a fast-paced HR environment, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, and are passionate about creating efficient, people-centered hiring processes-this role is for you.
Why Join Mines HR?
At Mines, HR is astrategic, consultative, and service-driven partnerdedicated to supporting faculty, staff, and students across campus. You'll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and providing outstanding service that directly contributes to campus success.
About the Role
This position supports thefull lifecycle of student recruitment, from job posting through onboarding, while also helping train campus partners on best practices and systems. You'll collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and work with departments across campus to ensure efficient, compliant, and positive hiring experiences.
You will also play a key role inrolling out new student hiring processes and driving adoption across campus, making this a highly visible and impactful position.
What You'll DoRecruitment & Hiring Support (Primary Focus)
Coordinate recruitment processes for student positions, including drafting and posting job announcements and supporting hiring workflows
Support hiring managers and search committees from recruitment through offer
Train campus partners on Workday and student hiring best practices
Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience through proactive communication
Maintain applicant tracking systems (Workday/NeoGov), ensuring compliance and documentation
Partner with Talent Acquisition to build effective and inclusive recruitment strategies
Onboarding & Experience
Support onboarding and orientation of student employees
Partner with campus stakeholders to ensure new hires feel prepared, welcomed, and successful
Help improve onboarding programs based on feedback and evolving needs
Reporting & Operational Support
Generate recruitment metrics and reports
Provide HR administrative and front-facing support as needed
Assist with background check processes and general HR operations
What Makes This Role Unique
Be part of implementing anew student hiring model across campus
Work with stakeholders at all levels-from students to senior leaders
Gain exposure tofull-cycle recruiting, HR systems, and talent strategy
Join a collaborative HR team focused onservice, innovation, and continuous improvement
Growth & Opportunity
This role offers a strong foundation for careers in:
Talent Acquisition
HR Generalist roles
HR Operations or Systems (Workday)
Higher Education HR
Work Environment
Full-time, Monday-Friday, standard business hours
Located inGolden, Colorado
Collaborative, customer-focused HR team supporting the full Mines community
Please note: This position may be eligible for hybrid work, following the completion of a training period. All hybrid work arrangements are subject to approval and may be revoked based on performance and business need.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H4G1XXHUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST I (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eZ1BMZXZGaVlmVms/view?resourcekey=0-jrSUHwaEbuMe-xSx0dytFQ)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only:
Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior State Service
Experience working in Human Resources
Experience working at an institute of higher education, preferably in a Human Resources environment
Prior experience using Workday highly preferred
Experience running pre-employment background checks via 3rd party vendor relationships
Key Skills for Success
Strong customer service skills across in-person, phone, and written communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruitment workflows simultaneously
Experience navigating HR systems (especially Workday)
Clear and professional written communication
Ability to explain complex processes to diverse audiences and "meet people where they are"
Patience, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed, and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
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.
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 rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Employer
State of Colorado
Address
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Website
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