Employer Relations Specialist

Florida Polytechnic University•JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus, FL

4d•$50,200 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Polytechnic University, a premier STEM institution, seeks an Employer Relations Specialist to coordinate employer engagement. This role serves as the primary operational contact for employers, manages employer records and recruiting technologies, coordinates recruiting events and information sessions, supports career fairs, promotes internship opportunities, and provides career coaching during peak periods. The Specialist will develop strong employer relationships through consistent communication and excellent customer service, implementing initiatives set by the Career Services Program Director. The position also contributes to departmental assessment, Student Affairs programming, and university initiatives aimed at enhancing student career readiness and graduate success.

Requirements

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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary operational contact for employers by responding to inquiries, coordinating employer communications, maintaining positive working relationships, assisting employers with recruiting needs, and providing exceptional customer service.
Support the Career Services Program Director by implementing employer engagement initiatives and maintaining consistent communication with employer partners.
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 receive timely communication, scheduling assistance, and operational support throughout the recruiting process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.