Employer Recruiting Operations – 15 %
- Coordinate employer recruiting activities including employer
site visits, information sessions, campus interviews, networking
events, employer tabling, recruiting logistics, and employer
participation in Career Services programs. Ensure employers 15
receive timely communication, scheduling assistance, and
operational support throughout the recruiting process.
Career Fairs & Event Coordination - 15%
- Coordinate the operational planning and implementation of
career fairs, employer networking events, and recruiting programs.
Manage employer registration, event logistics, communication,
scheduling, materials, and follow-up while collaborating with
Student Affairs partners to deliver successful employer engagement
events.
Internship & Experiential Learning Support - 10%
- Assist employers and students with internship opportunities by
coordinating internship postings, promoting experiential learning
opportunities, supporting faculty partnerships, and assisting with
internship-related initiatives that increase student participation
in work-based learning.
Employer Systems, Data Assessment - 10%
- Maintain employer information within Handshake and other career
technologies, ensure accurate employer records, prepare reports,
monitor employer engagement metrics, assist with departmental
assessment efforts, and support continuous improvement initiatives
through accurate data collection and reporting.
Career Coaching Support - 10%
- Provide career coaching support during high-demand periods by
assisting students with resumes, interviewing, networking,
internship preparation, job search strategies, and
employer-informed career readiness. Refer students to the Career
Development Specialist for ongoing coaching needs when
appropriate.
Career Services & Student Affairs Programming -
10%
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in Career Services and
Student Affairs events including orientation, commencement,
recruitment events, student engagement initiatives, career
programming, and university-sponsored activities that promote
student success and career readiness.
Department Operations & Special Projects - 5%
- Support departmental operations by assisting with marketing
initiatives, maintaining departmental procedures, coordinating
special projects, participating on university committees,
supporting strategic initiatives as assigned, and performing
related duties necessary to accomplish departmental goals. Other
duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business
Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Communications, Higher
Education, Student Affairs, Public Administration, Organizational
Leadership, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in employer relations,
career services, recruiting, workforce development, higher
education, student services, human resources, event coordination,
business development, or a related field.
- Experience providing professional customer service and building
collaborative relationships with internal and external
stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or
operational activities while managing multiple priorities and
deadlines.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
Outlook, and PowerPoint) and learning new technology systems.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal,
written, and interpersonal communication.
- In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant
education, experience, and/or certifications may be
considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business
Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership,
Counseling, Marketing, or a related field.
- Professional experience in a college or university Career
Services, Student Affairs, Admissions, Alumni Relations, Workforce
Development, or Human Resources office.
- Experience coordinating employer recruiting events, career
fairs, internship programs, or employer engagement
initiatives.
- Experience utilizing Handshake or comparable career management
systems and customer relationship management (CRM) software.
- Experience supporting departmental assessment, data collection,
reporting, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience working with STEM students, technical employers, or
industry partners.
- Experience providing career coaching, resume reviews, mock
interviews, or career readiness programming.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge
- Principles and best practices of employer relations, career
services, internship development, and university recruiting.
- Career readiness competencies and student career development
practices within higher education.
- Student Affairs philosophy, student engagement, and student
success initiatives.
- Employer recruitment processes and hiring practices.
- Internship and experiential learning program
administration.
- Event planning, program coordination, and project management
principles.
- Customer relationship management practices and employer
communication strategies.
- Labor market information, workforce trends, and employment
resources.
- Career management platforms such as Handshake or comparable
systems.
- Microsoft 365 applications, virtual meeting platforms, and
database management systems.
- Assessment methods, data collection, reporting, and continuous
improvement practices.
- University organizational structure and the ability to
collaborate across academic and administrative departments.
- Principles of customer service, confidentiality, and
professional ethics.
Skills
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with employers,
students, faculty, alumni, and community partners.
- Coordinating employer recruiting activities, career fairs,
networking events, and employer information sessions.
- Organizing multiple projects while effectively managing
competing priorities and deadlines.
- Delivering presentations, facilitating workshops, and
communicating information to diverse audiences.
- Preparing professional correspondence, reports, marketing
materials, and employer communications.
- Utilizing career management systems, CRM software,
spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.
- Collecting, organizing, and interpreting data to support
departmental assessment and decision-making.
- Providing career coaching related to resumes, interviewing,
networking, internship preparation, and job search strategies.
- Exercising initiative, problem-solving, and sound professional
judgment in daily operations.
Abilities
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with
employers and campus stakeholders.
- Coordinate multiple employer engagement activities
simultaneously while maintaining high levels of customer
service.
- Interpret university policies and procedures and communicate
them effectively to internal and external constituents.
- Work independently while exercising sound judgment and
appropriate decision-making.
- Analyze operational issues and recommend practical solutions to
improve employer services and departmental processes.
- Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism
and attention to detail.
- Represent Career Services and Florida Polytechnic University in
a positive, professional manner.
- Maintain accurate records and confidential information while
utilizing appropriate technology systems.
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary Student
Affairs environment.
- Support Career Services operations through a willingness to
assist with departmental and university initiatives as needed.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- This position requires a criminal background check, which may
include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute
§435.04.
- This position is subject to federal and state privacy
regulations.
- Willing to travel locally for employer visits and university
events as needed.
- Willing to work frequent evenings and weekends in support of
university programs and events.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is salary exempt. The
normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.;
however, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be
required.
TARGET HIRING SALARY: $50,200 - $52,000, commensurate with
experience.
LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Full-time/On-site
Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be
considered for this position.
Application Deadline Date: The position may be open for 14
days with a minimum of 7 days; however, application reviews will
begin immediately.
Application Process:
In addition to completing the online application, all applicants
are required to upload the following as attachments to the
application (preferably in PDF format):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three (3) Professional References
If any of these three items are missing, you will not be
considered for the position.
References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a
finalist for the position.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access
institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide
equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to
all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for
admission, students, and others affiliated with the University)
without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,
religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status,
veteran status or genetic information.
Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An
appointment is not final until proof is provided.
FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION
Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take
advantage of a variety of
health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help
meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family.
This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts,
medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.
Health benefits are administered through
People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as
pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire
enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and
dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.
RETIREMENT
Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required
selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans,
our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their
future.
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OTHER BENEFITS
EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA
Conveniently located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland
is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses
and attractions. Click
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to explore Lakeland, Florida.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:
Required attachments are listed on each posting.
Please be
sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before
continuing through the application. Once your application
has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional
attachments will not be considered.
An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during
the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the
official transcripts are required upon hire.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States
require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript
evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an
accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached
with the application and submitted by the application
deadline.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of
the job announcements.
This position requires a background check, which may include
a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute
§435.04.
