Outreach Coordinator for Knight Division and OCCP

Categories: Southeast Region 4

Department:

College of Journalism

Institution:

University of Florida

Date Posted:

Apr 30 2024 3:55PM

Close Date:

Jun 30 2024
 

Position Description

Outreach Coordinator for Knight Division and OCCP Job No: 531206 Work Type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing Department: 23010000 - CJC-JOURNALISM/COMMUNICA-DEAN Job Description Classification Title: Academic Program Spec I - Outreach Coordinator for Knight Division and OCCP Job Description: The Opportunity: Are you an organized, charismatic problem-solver? The College of Journalism at the University of Florida is seeking an Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships (OCCP), and the Knight Division. In this role you will serve as a steward of the departments' outreach to prospective, applying, and current students. The Outreach Coordinator will interact with prospective students, monitor the progress of applicants, and assist with the coordination of student recruitment for CJC admissions and employer sponsored program attendance. Looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively across divisions and in a culturally diverse environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Duties

Key duties:

• Provides direct support to the OCCP administratively with employer and internal partner programs by tracking student participation, and leading student facing communications.

• Managing employer sponsored events and career fairs including student interview scheduling, room reservations, etc.

• Organize on and off campus recruitment events.

• Manage volunteer student ambassadors and collaborate with staff and faculty for recruitment initiatives.

• Set actionable and measurable goals and objectives for recruitment each cycle.

• Monitors program expenses, budgets and finances for recruitment programming and travel.

• Manage student prospect relationships through a database and utilize that data for targeted promotion.

• Ensure recruitment communication is clear on the website, printed materials, and other collateral.

• Propose improvements to processes based on interactions with stakeholders.

• Answer prospect questions with accurate and timely information that adheres to UF CJC brand guidelines through phone conversations, email correspondence and in-person meetings.

Application Process

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Please upload cover letter and resume for consideration

• For this position, contingencies of hire include:

• Valid driver license

• Ability to rent a vehicle

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Must pass a level 2 background check that allows you to interact with minors at public high schools

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 09 May 2024

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5221580

Institution Information

About the https://www.jou.ufl.edu/ (CJC) CJC has 74 full-time faculty members teaching in four departments: Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, and Media Production, Management and Technology. A recognized national leader in the field, the College is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). To learn more: https://www.jou.ufl.edu/ The University of Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome nominations from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and service mission including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. About the https://www.ufl.edu/ The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities, is categorized in the Carnegie Commission's top tier of research universities, and is ranked #5 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. UF has a student body of over 55,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities. About the City of Gainesville Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org/) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. The city is in a central location to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day's drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities. For additional information on Gainesville, FL and population demographics, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7nUKAFanM

Additional Information

Expected Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Contact Information

Human Resources

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Customer service skills

• Public Speaking and presentation skills (Recruitment experience is a plus)

• Comfortable talking to parents, students, prospects, and speaking to an audience

• Comfortable with persuasive and persistent messaging to engage students

• Attention to detail

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Salesforce or other CRM software

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Organization/Event management experience

• Comfortable operating presentation software