Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit
university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic
shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised
of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students
pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and
Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of
Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health
Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an
expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield
embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging
critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering
ethical and religious values.
Job Description:
Department: University Career Center
Primary Work Location: Kelley Center
Direct Supervisor: Vice Provost
Basic Function:
Unusual Work Conditions:
Some late-afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, to support School
and Center’s efforts with students or other branches of
university.
Education, Certification, License, and Experience
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in counseling or related field
preferred. 3-5 years progressive experience in career development
or closely related field, with student-oriented experiences.
Knowledge of Nursing, Public Health, health care industries a plus,
in addition to Handshake
Essential Functions:
- Teach Sophomore Success (Nursing, Public Health)
- 1:1 appointments (resume, cover letter, job search,
interviewing skills, Mock Interviews, questions, motivational
chats)
Review and correct resume & cover letters (separate from
1:1s)
Develop and present workshops, class visits as requested
Maintain and update contacts for CT Nursing Fair, and CT CRNA
Fair.
Send invitations and work closely with University Career Center
on registrations, payments, set-ups, etc.
Communicate frequently with Directors and Associate Directors
on fairs progress, hospital externship/job registration periods,
Hospital Information sessions, etc.
Identify healthcare systems, agencies in TX to invite to Austin
CRNA & ASDN Fairs, launch and continuously send reminders
Invite health systems and company participation to fairs and
Egan opportunities
Support Austin, TX Egan needs
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition specialists and nurse
managers on hiring needs and application dates
Curate employment, externship, internship opportunities and
alert students via Handshake mailings
Manage the SNA Alumni-Student Nursing Brunch and Panel- Solicit
alumni volunteers plan event, publicize
SNA Mock Interview Days – outreach to alumni “interviewer”
volunteers, create schedules, promote sign-ups with students,
manage day-of Zoom coordination
Nursing Leadership Presentation to Seniors
Outreach to hospitals to create new partnerships, clarification
on externship and New Grad recruiting timelines, etc.
Communicate externship, fellowship, new graduate opportunities
to students using Handshake
Work Schedule: 12-month role
Employee Type: Exempt (salaried)
Applicable to all positions:
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as
required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs
indicate.
Category:
Academic - Admin
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as
required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs
indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not
designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees
assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may
change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without
notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory
background check.
Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training.
Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents
including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the
"My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV.
You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section.
You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all
documents available before applying. Faculty Positions : If
you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine
them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable
contact in the job description. Staff positions : If you
need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to
upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu
