Industry Outreach Representative

Full Sail University; Aloma (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Sail University is seeking an Industry Outreach Representative to build industry relationships via cold calls, email, social media and networking. The role focuses on gathering employer requirements, promoting the Career Development process, recruiting employers, and maintaining ongoing partnerships.

You will document all interactions, coordinate with teams, and participate in occasional conventions or career events, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Prefer college graduate with experience within the Entertainment, Media, Gaming & Tech industry.

Responsibilities

• Gather all relevant information from the employer regarding their job openings and needs.
• Disseminate job lead information and update information to the team.
• Promote Full Sail’s Career Development process to prospective employers.
• Recruit potential employers and maintain relationships.
• Act as a point of contact between Career Development and employers.
• Document conversations and update the Grad Services & Alumni Team.

Skills

Cold calling

Social media

Networking

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Sales experience

Recruiting

Sourcing

Early career recruiting

Research Industry Standards

Education

College degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Google Docs

Zoom

Slack

Dropbox

Job description

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding!The Industry Outreach Representative should be comfortable building industry relationships through use of cold calls, email correspondence, social media & networking.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Gather all relevant information from the employer regarding their job openings requirements, needs, background and facilities.Disseminate job lead information, facility information and/or update information to the teamEnsure that all pertinent information on a company and their job openings is listed within the employer databank, maintain, and update correct company and contact information.Promote Full Sail’s Career Development process to prospective employersRecruit potential employers into the FS lead engineMaintain relationships with employers to ensure all of their needs are being met, follow up periodically.Act as a point of contact between Full Sail University Career Development and potential employers, while collaborating with strategic partnership, education faculty, international department within others to explore potential industry employment opportunities.Document all conversations and update the Career Development Grad Services & Alumni TeamPlay an active role in daily team meetingsAssist in creating lists, guidelines, memos, procedures, and forms for the progression of the departmentProvide concierge service for high-profile accounts, including but not limited to addressing all employers needs in a timely and efficient manner.Receive and respond to executive directivesAbility to Handle Special projects, Virtual & On Campus Presentations, Virtual Career Fairs and On Campus Career Fairs.Some travel may be required for selected convention visits & location-based Career Hiring Events.Other Responsibilities:Adhere to policies and procedures of Full Sail UniversityMaintain strict confidentiality of company and personnel informationDemonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organizationAdhere to company attendance standardsPerform other duties as assignmentsConvention visits, Location Career Hiring Event /some travel be requiredProvide concierge service for high-level accountsReceive and respond to executive directivesCoordinate special projects and scholarship/grants with Education or othersCollaborate with Strategic Partnership Team regarding possible Employer scholarship/grants information or collaboration with Education or others.Reports directly to the Team LeaderHas thorough understanding of Full Sail, its philosophy and commitment to educating our students.Researches and educates themselves on Industry Standards, changes, and potential companies prior to contacting via telephone.Contacts potential employers via telephone, email, or social media to determine their hiring requirements and needs, informs them about Full Sail and the Career Development Department services and process.Follows up to gather information to assist with potential opportunities.Receives calls and emails from employers for job leads and accurately posts job leads in internal engine and alumni site as appropriateHandles logistics of distribution of resumes and demos to employers for leadsMeets with team to discuss leads and employers as necessaryDocuments all conversations and any action taken (media kit, lead taken, eliminate from list of potential employers.May meet with prospective employers on site and may attend industry seminars, conventions, and conferencesDuties and assignments as assigned by the Team Leader.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoCompetencies:Knowledge of the gaming, simulations, and/or technology industriesMust be comfortable with cold-calling campaignsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong social networking skills for research and managementStrong organizational skillsAbility to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one timeAbility to handle adverse situationsAbility to work well within a teamAbility to professionally and patiently navigate through a collective decision-making process that may include several layers of permission and supervisorsAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to move with compassion and respect, while always maintaining a positive attitudeSelf-motivatedGood computer skills and the ability to communicate through verbal and written means are necessaryDevelop corporate partnerships to increase employer lead volume.Education and/or Experience:Prefer college graduate with experience within the Entertainment, Media, Gaming & Tech industrySales & Cold Calling experience a plusCustomer Services / Guest Relations ExperienceRecruiting practices, Sourcing & Early Career Recruiting Experience Preferred but not requiredSocial Media Campaign and communication experience.Military experience a plusCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:N/AComputer/Equipment Skills:Proficiency using software programs such as:MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Zoom, Slack, DropBox, Apple OS proficiency preferredVirtual Hiring Platforms familiarity.Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:Employee must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work is performed in an office environment and may include sitting for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active customer and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system; enter alpha-numeric data into a computerized system often while listening on the telephone. May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting to thirty (30) pounds.Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.