Location: Fort Myers,FL, USA
Job Summary
The Coordinator I, Career Events & Marketing supports and executes events, marketing, and communications for the Career Development Services offices. This position collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to increase awareness of career services and meet student participation goals. Demonstrates proficiency in event management and marketing strategies.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are limited to:
* Coordinates and supports events, marketing, and communications that connect students with employment opportunities and career services.
* Plans and assists with employer recruitment and career services activities, events, and logistics.
* Supports marketing efforts, print and digital, through planning and execution.
* Serves as a point of contact for all employers connecting with FGCU. Acts as a liaison to assist employers with campus engagement.
* Assists with planning and execution of reserved, on campus employer interviewing. Assists with annual employer trainings and best practice recruitment workshops.
* Oversees career services management software (Eagle Career Network, Simplicity) to review employers, maintain and update database, and generate reports.
* Oversees and manages the career email inbox.
* Meets face to face, over the phone, and virtually with employers to expand available services and opportunities for students.
* Analyzes and evaluates career related activities of students and alumni.
* Monitors compliance with college and departmental policies and procedures.
* Attends local chamber of commerce events and other local networking events as needed.
* May hire, train, evaluate and supervise OPS staff, volunteers, and student assistants.
Other Duties:
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
* This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
* Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
* Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in a higher education setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
* Knowledge of or ability to learn online recruiting platforms and other University approved software such as Simplicity, Handshake, Qualtrics, and Zoom.
* Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
* Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
* Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
* Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
* Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
* Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain personnel policies and procedures.
* Ability to manage and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to provide professional customer service.
* Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
* Ability to present to large groups.
* Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
Pay Grade 15