Coordinator of Employer & Academic Outreach

Company Description:

Framingham State University is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the MetroWest suburbs of Boston, which integrates an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs. Founded in 1839, FSU enrolls about 4,000 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate and professional students. FSU offers 35 bachelor's degrees with 55 specialized concentrations, 63 minors, and 26 master's degree programs, in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our community takes pride in empowering student success by providing a superior education, leading research and innovation opportunities, and a strong first-year experience.

At FSU, we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence, encouraging a supportive, diverse and collaborative learning environment, and providing culturally relevant education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and that we are the only public institution in Massachusetts recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community, providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Principal Bagnall found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Coordinator of Employer & Academic Outreach works as a member of the Center for Student Experience and Career Development developing strong relationships with off-campus employers, FSU Alumni and Faculty.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Direct supervision of Student Coordinators of Careers (student staff).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Associate Director for Career Development

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employer and Alumni Outreach:

• Serve as primary contact for off-campus employers. Develop and maintain productive relationships with local, regional and national employers to increase and expand the number of internship and job opportunities for Framingham State students.
• Work with employer partners and professional associations to develop knowledge of local, regional and national career trends.
• Conduct on-site visits when necessary with current and prospective employer contacts and alumni to increase engagement with recruiting opportunities.
• Provide direct support of engaging with alumni.
• Arrange for alumni interactions with current students for career guidance and exploration.
• Provide individual alumni career support.

Academic Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for outreach and programming within academic departments.
• Serve as a general career and graduate school advisor, provide classroom presentations, and employer networking opportunities.
• Be current on trends within academic fields pertaining to career development and generate relationships with faculty and staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Connect with a variety of students and alumni and potential employers, review resumes and cover letters, and coach students about the career search and interview process.
• Responsible for Handshake job platform maintenance.
• Supervise the Student Coordinator of Careers that aid in Handshake management and peer career advising.
• Assists with creating and implementing career-related events including but not limited to Career Fairs, Networking Events, and the Employer Showcase Series.
• Assist in the hiring of professional, classified and student employees within the Center for Student Experience and Career Development.
• Maintain records in order to constantly evaluate programs and services to provide resource documents and data for year-end reports.
• Serve on Student Development and University-wide standing committees.
• Attend and aid in University functions of general importance to the student body (Orientation, Commencement, Black & Gold Beginnings, Homecoming & Family Weekend, etc.)
• Stay current on trends in higher education and career development through involvement in professional organizations, in-service training, and continued education.
• Work some evenings and weekend events, providing general event management support to the Center's events and programs.
• Serve as travel staff for student-led off-campus trips.
• Contribute efforts to move the Center for Student Experience and Career Development to be anti-racist, including evaluating and updating policies and procedures
• Designation as a Clery Campus Security Authority (CSA)
• Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Majority of work hours take place in an office environment requiring use of computer and telephone.
• Working both indoors and outdoors for certain events and activities, includes standing for periods of time, bending, crouching and any other body movements associated with event support.
• Some evening and weekend hours as events require.
• Some travel with student groups on buses, other provided transportation or own transportation needed.
• Remote work is allowed when not needed for certain events, activities, meetings and low student presence time periods on campus.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 1-2 years of successful professional or graduate student level experience in a career services setting preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Personnel or related field, with graduate student experience.
• Preference of cultural competency student development theory and practice knowledge.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a title of Staff Assistant. The starting salary for this position is $51,000.

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources. Furthermore, FSU employees may be required to wear a mask inside certain campus spaces.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the university's efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials.

For primary full consideration, application materials must be received by November 14, 2022.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.

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