Career Specialist

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks an Employer Engagement Career Specialist to plan, coordinate and execute employer engagement and recruitment initiatives within the career and talent development office. The specialist partners with senior staff to ensure high-quality delivery of programs that strengthen employer and student engagement.

Key duties include coordinating the Professional Attire Program, managing Handshake/CRM data, expanding internship and employment opportunities,

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years related experience or Bachelor's with 4+ years.
• Experience in customer service, higher education, recruiting or employer relations support.
• Experience with event planning and Handshake or CRM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational aspects of the Professional Attire Program, including event support, donations coordination, and collaboration with fundraising partners.
• Serve as the primary contact for college/school liaisons to collaborate on employer recruitment strategies, support proactive employer engagement and outreach activities.
• Maintain employer relationship management systems (e.g., Handshake, CRM platforms), ensuring data accuracy and timely communication. Assist with troubleshooting access issues for students and employers.
• Expand high quality internship and employment opportunities for FIU students by supporting strong, consistent employer engagement.
• Provides individualized and group consultation to companies interested in recruiting at FIU through presentations, site visits and marketing.
• Enhance employer experience and retention by providing day-to-day support for employer engagement initiatives.
• Assist with on-campus recruiting activities such as information sessions, interviews, tabling, and networking events. Coordinate event logistics including room reservations, catering, materials preparation, registration, and day-of event support.
• Provide administrative and operational support for special projects and departmental initiatives as needed.
• Ensure employer engagement and recruiting activities align with applicable university policies and local, state, and federal regulations related to recruitment and employment practice.

Skills

Customer service

Higher education experience

Recruiting

Employer relations

Event planning

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake

CRM systems

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Employer Engagement Career Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of employer engagement and recruitment initiatives within the career and talent development office. The specialist plays a key role in advancing employer partnerships by supporting relationship management, coordinating engagement activities, and ensuring high quality delivery of recruiting programs. Working closely with senior staff, the specialist ensures the smooth delivery of programs and services that enhance employer and student engagement.

• Coordinate operational aspects of the Professional Attire Program, including event support, donations coordination, and collaboration with fundraising partners.
• Serves as the primary contact for college/school liaisons to collaborate on employer recruitment strategies, support proactive employer engagement and outreach activities.
• Maintain employer relationship management systems (e.g., Handshake, CRM platforms), ensuring data accuracy and timely communication. Assist with troubleshooting access issues for students and employers.
• Expand high quality internship and employment opportunities for FIU students by supporting strong, consistent employer engagement.
• Provides individualized and group consultation to companies interested in recruiting at FIU through presentations, site visits and marketing.
• Enhance employer experience and retention by providing day-to-day support for employer engagement initiatives.
• Assist with on-campus recruiting activities such as information sessions, interviews, tabling, and networking events. Coordinate event logistics including room reservations, catering, materials preparation, registration, and day-of event support.
• Provide administrative and operational support for special projects and departmental initiatives as needed.
• Ensure employer engagement and recruiting activities align with applicable university policies and local, state, and federal regulations related to recruitment and employment practice.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and two (2) years of related experience; OR Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, higher education, recruiting or employer relations support.
• Experience with event planning and/or CRM systems (e.g., Handshake) preferred.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$54,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Other Information

Travel to FIU Campus

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affiantive Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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