Flpoly
Career Specialist
JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
Computer VisionBrand StrategyNegotiationRecruitingHRCustomer SupportCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No.
- Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.
- The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings.
Responsibilities
- Career Readiness Documents
- Coach students in developing professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, portfolios, and personal branding materials while educating them on applicant tracking systems (ATS), current recruiting practices, and employer expectations.
- Develop and deliver career development workshops, classroom presentations, and student organization programs that promote career readiness and professional development.
- Maintain accurate records of student engagement, appointment activity, career readiness outcomes, and assessment data to support departmental planning, accreditation efforts, institutional reporting and continuous improvement.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- Career Readiness Documents - Coach students in developing professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, portfolios, and personal branding materials while educating them on applicant tracking systems (ATS), current recruiting practices, and employer expectations.
- Assessment & Reporting - Maintain accurate records of student engagement, appointment activity, career readiness outcomes, and assessment data to support departmental planning, accreditation efforts, institutional reporting and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.
- This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.
- All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.
- This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.
Nice to have
- Two or more years of experience in university career services
- Microsoft Office, career management systems, virtual communication platforms, career assessment tools, and labor market information resources
Skills
- Career readiness competencies, student development, and higher education best practices
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong coaching, advising, and active listening skills
- Ability to present information effectively to both individuals and groups
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and customer service
- Coach students through career exploration and professional development
- Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
- This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
- NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is salary exempt.
Compensation
- Prepare students for internship and employment interviews through mock interviews, behavioral and technical interview coaching, networking strategies, salary negotiation, professional etiquette, and employer hiring practices.
Benefits
- Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family.
- This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.
- Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans.
- People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility.
- Florida Poly offers great options for retirement.
- From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future.
- Discounts & Perks
- To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays.
- Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave.
- Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
- Workshops & Career Education
- Annual Leave
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity/equal access institution.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
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