Employer Relations Events Coordinator

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition

Generous paid leave

Wellness initiatives

Employer-funded Health Reimbursement账户

Employer-paid Short & Long Term Disabl

Employer-funded Employee Assistance PC

On-Campus Dining Discount + Parking

Campus Amenities Access

Fitness Center

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The University of Tampa is seeking an Employer Relations Events Coordinator to manage high-volume, year-round recruiting activities and coordinate employer relations across campus. You will support career fairs, on-campus interviews, and various employer engagement programs, partnering with academic and campus stakeholders.

This role reports to the Manager of Employer Development & Partnerships, requires strong customer service, event coordination experience, and proficiency with Workday and CRM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2 years related experience.
• Experience with event coordination, customer service, or Higher Education.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel skills required.
• Familiarity with Workday, 12Twenty/SpartanHIRE, and CRM tools.
• Willingness to travel locally and out of state.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics of career-related programs and career fairs.
• Coordinate internal employer relations and recruiting programs.
• Foster relationships with campus stakeholders.
• Support employer partners navigating campus engagements.
• Manage master events calendar and social media outreach.
• Supervise student staff in the Events & Marketing Internship.
• Expand online resources and attendance.
• Respond to inquiries with timely customer service.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Master’s preferred

Tools

Handshake CRM

Workday

SpartanHIRE

Database management

Job description

If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center.

Position Details

The Office of Career Services at The University of Tampa is hiring for an Employer Relations Events Coordinator. This position will manage high-volume, year-round recruiting activities for the Office of Career Services. They will coordinate internal employer relations and recruiting programs with organizations seeking to hire talent through a wide variety of programs, including on-campus interviews, employer branding events, and program integration. This position will also oversee the organization and implementation of high-profile career fairs each semester and other large-scale employer events. The position supports the employer engagement pipeline strategy by providing ongoing customer service and coordination for employer partners and connect them with the appropriate University stakeholder. The position reports to the Manager of Employer Development & Partnerships. As a member of the Division of Student Affairs, this position will uphold the values of diversity and inclusion, collaboration, personal responsibility, professionalism, community, and citizenship. The work of this position will intentionally align with strategic priorities to advance the mission and vision of Student Affairs, which results in student learning and support for students to grow as global citizens.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Oversee the logistics, management, and running of career-related programs, events, and activities, including career fairs, on-campus employer activities, and corporate/employer campus visits.

Manage and support the planning and execution of discipline/industry-focused fairs and Career Connections programs in collaboration with academic partners and the Manager of Employer Development and Partnerships.

Foster sustainable relationships with campus stakeholders to promote interaction with employers/industry partners, alumni, colleges, faculty, staff, and student groups.

In conjunction with the Manager of Employer Development & Partnerships, assist employer partners in navigating campus engagement opportunities to realize a campus-wide engagement strategy.

Support the development and management of increased focus on community partnerships in the Tampa Bay area in collaboration with the Manager of Employe Development and Partnerships.

Maintain a master events calendar and coordinate event efforts and scheduling in partnership with college/school counterparts to provide more transparency and visibility of Career Services events at The University of Tampa.

Supervise student staff within the Events & Marketing Internship who assist in marketing, event coordination, and management, while contributing to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Expand online resources and social media outreach in order to increase student involvement.

Promote employer and alumni engagement opportunities with students, faculty, and staff.

Serve as a point of contact for employer partners participating in Career Services programs/events by responding to inquiries, providing timely customer service, and engaging in educational and workforce programming.

Seek feedback through a formal evaluation process to improve programs and events and support continued employer engagement.

Oversee content creation and scheduling for various Career Services social media channels and create and implement student engagement strategies to increase awareness and attendance for events, fairs, and other resources.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree Required with 2 years related experience. Master’s preferred in related field.
• 2. Related experience in event coordination, customer service, or Higher Education preferred; orientation, residence life, or athletics.
• 3. High level of customer service; collaboration, exceptional work ethic; attention to detail; organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through ability.
• 4. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to speak effectively before groups.
• 5. Experience with career management technology (Handshake or similar CRM platform); career resource tools, project management, and social media applications preferred.
• 6. Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• 7. Proficient with Microsoft Office products and familiarity with online resume and job listing systems; Strong skills in Excel and database management experience.
• 8. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices, attend training and fully engage in learning and utilizing university-wide technology, specifically Workday, 12Twenty (SpartanHIRE), and other department-specific platforms.
• 9. Opportunities to travel locally and out of state to employer site visits and conferences.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer - Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Evenings and weekends may be required.

Benefits

• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal PlansFREE On-Campus Parking
• FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.

Valuing the community’s international heritage, The University of Tampa attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding. The University is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen.

Visa Sponsorship

The University of Tampa may consider Visa sponsorship for full-time Faculty tenure track and continuing term positions.