Employer Relations & Events Manager

Florida Institute of Technology • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Employer Relations & Events Manager develops and manages employer events and activities that facilitate part-time, internship, and professional job opportunities for Florida Tech students and graduates. The role also manages outreach and social media for the Career Services Office and oversees general administrative activities.

The manager plans, coordinates, and implements employer recruiting activities, including information sessions, interviews, networking events, and Career Fairs. The position manages front-office operations and Panther Careers, develops marketing strategies to increase employer participation, coordinates student outreach, and collects event data and statistics. The manager also supports other Career Services areas with special events and periods of high workload.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience planning, promoting, and executing large in-person and virtual events.
• Computer proficiency, including virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Teams and marketing software such as Canva.
• Strong social media and marketing skills, using tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to promote events.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and flexible hours, including evenings when required.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology as required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in higher education, career services, or human resources/recruiting.
• Experience with career services management systems such as Career Forge, Symplicity, or Handshake.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement employer recruiting events, including information sessions, interviews, networking events, and related activities.
• Organize, promote, and execute semester Career Fairs, including identifying potential employers, creating marketing materials, and managing registrations and payments.
• Manage front-office operations and provide excellent customer service to students, employers, and the campus community.
• Supervise daily operations of Panther Careers, including approving employers and jobs, communicating with employers, creating and updating events, and managing student profiles and communications.
• Plan, develop, and implement marketing strategies to increase employer participation in campus recruitment activities, including participation in community events and employer site visits.
• Coordinate student outreach to increase engagement and participation in career events.
• Collect and compile data and statistics on employer and student events.
• Assist other Career Services areas with special events and high workloads.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager