Handshake & Student Career Engagement Specialist

Maharishi International University; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maharishi International University is seeking a Handshake & Career Engagement Coordinator in Fairfield, IA to lead Handshake administration and outreach efforts. This role connects students with employers, experiential learning, and Career Center services, coordinating campaigns and communications to support student success.

The coordinator will manage platform usage, develop promotional content, track metrics, and collaborate with leadership to align messaging with career services goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately 2 years of experience in marketing, communications, student engagement, career services, higher education administration, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to learn new software systems.
• Experience using digital communication platforms and online tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications, calendars and outreach schedules.
• Develop written content, graphics, and promotional materials.
• Showcase student success stories and employer partnerships.
• Maintain consistency across communication efforts.
• Serve as a primary administrator of the Handshake platform.
• Maintain employer, student, and system information as appropriate.
• Monitor system functionality and coordinate with campus partners regarding platform needs.
• Assist with implementation of Handshake features, updates, and best practices.
• Support employer engagement and event promotion within the platform.
• Generate reports and usage data as requested.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Technical aptitude

Digital communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Handshake platform

CRM systems

Job description

Maharishi International University is seeking a Handshake & Career Engagement Coordinator in Fairfield, IA to lead Handshake administration and outreach efforts. This role connects students with employers, experiential learning, and Career Center services, coordinating campaigns and communications to support student success.

The coordinator will manage platform usage, develop promotional content, track metrics, and collaborate with leadership to align messaging with career services goals and