GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Coordinator of Employer & Academic Outreach works as a member of the Center for Student Experience and Career Development developing strong relationships with off-campus employers, FSU Alumni and Faculty.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Direct supervision of Student Coordinators of Careers (student staff).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Associate Director for Career Development

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employer and Alumni Outreach:

• Serve as primary contact for off-campus employers. Develop and maintain productive relationships with local, regional and national employers to increase and expand the number of internship and job opportunities for Framingham State students.
• Work with employer partners and professional associations to develop knowledge of local, regional and national career trends.
• Conduct on-site visits when necessary with current and prospective employer contacts and alumni to increase engagement with recruiting opportunities.
• Provide direct support of engaging with alumni.
• Arrange for alumni interactions with current students for career guidance and exploration.
• Provide individual alumni career support.

Academic Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for outreach and programming within academic departments.
• Serve as a general career and graduate school advisor, provide classroom presentations, and employer networking opportunities.
• Be current on trends within academic fields pertaining to career development and generate relationships with faculty and staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Connect with a variety of students and alumni and potential employers, review resumes and cover letters, and coach students about the career search and interview process.
• Responsible for Handshake job platform maintenance.
• Supervise the Student Coordinator of Careers that aid in Handshake management and peer career advising.
• Assists with creating and implementing career-related events including but not limited to Career Fairs, Networking Events, and the Employer Showcase Series.
• Assist in the hiring of professional, classified and student employees within the Center for Student Experience and Career Development.
• Maintain records in order to constantly evaluate programs and services to provide resource documents and data for year-end reports.
• Serve on Student Development and University-wide standing committees.
• Attend and aid in University functions of general importance to the student body (Orientation, Commencement, Black & Gold Beginnings, Homecoming & Family Weekend, etc.)
• Stay current on trends in higher education and career development through involvement in professional organizations, in-service training, and continued education.
• Work some evenings and weekend events, providing general event management support to the Center's events and programs.
• Serve as travel staff for student-led off-campus trips.
• Contribute efforts to move the Center for Student Experience and Career Development to be anti-racist, including evaluating and updating policies and procedures
• Designation as a Clery Campus Security Authority (CSA)
• Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Majority of work hours take place in an office environment requiring use of computer and telephone.
• Working both indoors and outdoors for certain events and activities, includes standing for periods of time, bending, crouching and any other body movements associated with event support.
• Some evening and weekend hours as events require.
• Some travel with student groups on buses, other provided transportation or own transportation needed.
• Remote work is allowed when not needed for certain events, activities, meetings and low student presence time periods on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 1-2 years of successful professional or graduate student level experience in a career services setting preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Personnel or related field, with graduate student experience.
• Preference of cultural competency student development theory and practice knowledge.

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a title of Staff Assistant. The starting salary for this position is $51,000.

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources. Furthermore, FSU employees may be required to wear a mask inside certain campus spaces.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.