Career Center Employer and Community Engagement Coordinator

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Career Center Employer and Community Engagement Coordinator. - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Assist in leading the FAU Career Center's employer relations program development and efforts by reaching out to prospective new employers and managing current employer relationships through meetings, employer site visits, networking events, and cold calling. 

• In concert with the Assistant Director, Employer and Community Engagement, develops, implements, and assesses a comprehensive employer recruitment strategy in support of the Florida Atlantic University Career Center’s strategic planning goals and operational objectives.

• Secures employers for and provides logistical support for career events such as career fairs, tabling, on-campus interviewing, workshops, and class presentations.

• Develop, plan, and implement employer engagement activities and other assigned programs.

• Provide a high level of customer service to employers.

• Conduct employer meetings, educational sessions, and site visits to grow full-time job and experiential opportunities for Florida Atlantic University students.

• Educate Career Center staff on employment trends and opportunities in the local economy.

• Present the FAU Career Center’s engagement opportunities to assigned employers and constituents.  

• On behalf of the Career Center, establish and maintain partnerships with employers, faculty, alumni, and community members.

• Responsible for reviewing/approving jobs postings, employer contacts, career events, and campus recruiting schedules in Handshake.

• Become active in Professional Associations such as the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) and others as needed.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Sick Leave Pool Program. 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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