Brandon serves as Assistant Director of Employer Relations & Events in Career Opportunities and Employer Relations (COER) at Missouri S&T. He leads employer engagement strategy, develops corporate partnerships, and oversees career fairs and recruitment events that connect students and alumni with meaningful employment opportunities.
Prior to joining Missouri S&T, Brandon built a strong foundation in leadership and organizational strategy through more than 15 years of professional experience managing teams, coordinating large-scale initiatives, and working across diverse organizations. His background in operations, employee management, and strategic planning informs his approach to building sustainable employer partnerships and delivering impactful students to employer experiences.
Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree in human resource management and is passionate about workforce development, strengthening industry collaboration, and creating clear, accessible pathways from education to employment.
Employer Relations

Your company has impact at S&T
Each year, innovative, driven, & prepared students show up to see employers & what they have to offer!
Information sessions offer employers a chance to introduce their company to students on campus while providing students the perfect networking opportunity.
information session request form
Explore other opportunities such as:
- Career Fair participation
- Employer Day events
- COER Workshops
- Other campus visits
COER puts in meaningful effort to maintain a welcoming environment for employers to meet with students, host events on campus, & feel confident in their recruitment choices.
Partner with us & register for Career Fair
We watch as hundreds of these partnerships come to life as employers & students network together at Career Fair!
Explore Sponsorship Opportunities
Your employer brand Your company brand has impact at Missouri S&T. Check out the different avenues to do so!
Explore Sponsorships
Plan a Campus Visit
Your one-stop-shop for lodging, food and travel conditions.
Visit Campus
CareerForge
Post your job listings, sign up for Career Fair, & more with CareerForge.
Go to the Career Forge Info Page
Learn More About the Career Fair
The Career Fair is the best way to network with and recruit with thousands of our students
Network and Recruit
Employer Student-Hiring Opportunities
As an employer, taking part in co-ops, internships and externships can help build a trusting relationship between your company and our students that can empower achievement and ready them for the workplace before they graduate.
- Co-op Placements
- Internship Placements
- Externship Placements
Co-op Placements
Students work full-time co-ops for one or for a combination of semesters, such as spring/summer or summer/fall, which allows 8-9 months of work experience. Co-ops are eligible for pay and academic credit.
Internship Placements
Internships are summer only, degree-related employment. Internships are eligible for pay and academic credit.
Externship Placements
Job Shadows are not eligible for pay or academic credit. Students work in a corporate setting for 1-5 days during Winter 219 (January 2-12).
Brandon Jones
Assistant Director of Employer Relations & Events
- brandonjones@mst.edu
- Phone: (573) 431-4230
- 301 Norwood Hall