Assistant Director, Employer and Community Engagement

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director of Employer and Community Engagement. This role is responsible for researching, identifying, recruiting, and securing prospective new employers who will hire FAU students and alumni, while assuring productive relationships with existing employers, partners, and sponsors. The Assistant Director will also conduct employer on-site visits and provide leadership and support for the development and implementation of employer-involved programs and events.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

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.
Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive employer recruitment strategy in support of the FAU Career Center’s strategic planning goals and operational objectives.
Secure employer participation and coordinate and support logistics for career events.
Manage on-campus employer engagement programs such as tabling, employer of the day, and on-campus interviews.
Develop, plan, and implement employer engagement activities and other assigned programs.
Provide a high level of customer service to employers.
Conduct employer meetings 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.
Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, faculty, alumni, and community members.
Review and approve job postings, employers, career events, and campus recruiting schedules in Handshake.
Become active in Professional Associations such as the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, and SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management), and others as needed.
Attend community events hosted by organizations such as the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach County Business Development Board to stay informed on workforce and economic development trends while engaging directly with employers.
Collaborate with on-campus partners, such as the Faculty, the Office of Student Activities and Involvement, and the Office of Greek Life, to develop events and initiatives that connect employers with students.
Support initiatives within Student Affairs.
Support Career Center Events, initiatives, and special programs, and deliver FAU Career Center programs within the broader FAU community.
Manage employer meetings, coordinate site visits, plan events, and oversee data collection and analysis.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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).