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Recruiting Coordinator - Career Center

Employer
University of Mississippi
Location
Mississippi, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 24, 2023

Job Details





Definition of Class

This position is responsible for on-campus recruiting coordination, including interview scheduling. The incumbent serves as the primary liaison between recruiters, staff and students in the on-campus recruiting process, assists in creating effective recruiting programs, provides consultation and assistance to students in the execution of job search strategies, resume development, employer research, and scheduling of interviews.

Examples of Work Performed
  • Corresponds with potential employers via telephone, electronic mail, and conventional mail. Collects employer information and coordinates the employer literature library. Receives approves and posts job and internship listings.
  • Develops marketing plans to encourage new employer participation in Career Center activities and ensure the return of current employers.
  • Maintains the on-campus recruiting database; and provides statistical data, analysis, and reports.
  • Assists with planning and executing Career Day, Internship Fairs and other major events.
  • Coordinates and delivers activities associated with the internship program.
  • Maintains a computerized recruiting database and ensures information is updated on a periodic basis. Manages the software modules utilized for resume storage/retrieval and student interviews and makes suggestions to enhance the delivery of services to all clientele.
  • Negotiates interview dates and room availability with employers; schedules interviews; manages student interview sign-up process; prepares interview schedules; troubleshoots any problems that arise from on-campus interviews.
  • Arranges employer luncheons, information sessions, classroom presentations, and other public relations activities.
  • Develops and produces marketing materials for the Career Center. Assists with the on-going support of corporate sponsorship program to generate additional revenue for the department.
  • Maintains contact with students; notifies students of Career Center activities and potential employer interview schedules.
  • Serves as staff liaison to assigned school.
  • Conducts outreach activities including workshops and presentations on job search strategies/skills development, career center and on-campus recruiting orientation, internships, employment trends, and special topics for targeted populations; represents Career Center at various on- and off-campus events.
  • Collects statistical data for on-campus recruiting activities; organizes and analyzes statistical data in database; and produces statistical reports.
  • Serves as the spokesperson for the Career Center to outside media as it relates to student employment trends and news.
  • Consults with students regarding the creation and modification of professional resumes and cover letters.
  • Prepares work schedules for student recruiting assistants; provides supervision and direction for assigned individuals.
  • Disseminates information to academic and administrative offices on campus to increase awareness of the programs and services of the Career Center.
  • Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

  1. Facilitates relationships with Career Center constituents to publicize Employment Services provided by the department in an effort to increase career opportunities for students. Assists in developing and implementing revenue-generating programs.
  2. Coordinates Internship Program.
  3. Serves as staff liaison to assigned school.
  4. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the Career Center Interview Suite.
  5. Coordinates the on-campus recruiting program and manages computerized employer database and interview scheduling software system.
  6. Plans, schedules, implements employer outreach programs. Conducts career-oriented workshops and presentations.


Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

AND

Experience:
One (1) year experience related to the above-described duties.

Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information
To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Company

Ole Miss II

Founded in 1848, The University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. The University of Mississippi embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the University community.

The university’s path to becoming the flagship university it is today has been marked by two decades of accelerated growth and prosperity. Student enrollment at UM has increased over 40 percent over the past seven years — illustrating the growing reputation and national draw of the university. We were the 10th-fastest growing university among public doctoral institutions over the period of 2005–2015. Over the past few years, the university has instituted dynamic new academic programs and greatly expanded its campuses with the completion of multiple major construction projects.  The 2018 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of Best (Undergraduate) Colleges and Universities ranked the University of Mississippi No. 73 in the Top Public National Universities category.  The rankings reflect 15 indicators of academic excellence, including faculty resources, financial resources, and undergraduate academic reputation.  In 2016, indicating a major milestone, the university was elevated to the Carnegie R1 Highest Research Activity classification — placing it in the top 2.5 percent of colleges and universities nationwide. 

For ten consecutive years, The University of Mississippi has been voted by our staff as one of the great colleges to work for in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s survey, and has been widely recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in America by Newsweek, the Princeton Review and USA Today. Sometimes called the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” Oxford has been the home of William Faulkner, John Grisham, Willie Morris, Barry Hannah and many more outstanding writers. In recent years, it has become known for its award-winning chefs and restaurateurs. Oxford is often recommended by many publications as a bucket list place to visit.

We build leaders, serve our community and our neighbors, and compete to win. We are a literary mecca, a research center, a launchpad for careers across the professions, a home away from home, and so much more. We are Ole Miss.

Committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries and benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.

The University of Mississippi offers exciting opportunities for career development and continuous learning. Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and benefits just around the corner—no matter which department you’re a part of. It’s an exciting place to build a meaningful career at any level.

Our University, like all institutions, is only as strong as our people. Our faculty, staff, and students represent an exceptional group of people with a rich diversity of talents and backgrounds. There’s no better place to start a great career than in Oxford, Mississippi.

Ole Miss

 

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