Career Coach, Experiential Learning & Internships - Employer Focused at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Career Coach, Experiential Learning & Internships - Employer Focused. - Boca Raton, FL.

The FAU Career Coach, Experiential Learning & Internships is a multifaceted role that engages students, alumni, faculty, staff, employer partners, and the community. This position develops and executes programs that support experiential learning objectives, creating positive pathways for student and employer engagement through job shadowing programs, internships, micro-internships, and co-op opportunities. The coordinator will build internal and external connections, assisting students in identifying and preparing for their future careers.

Summary of responsibilities:

Student Engagement:

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  Partners with the Career Education and Career Coaching team to enhance programs and applications that prepare students for their careers, focusing on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies.

  
  


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  Develops, delivers, and facilitates experiential learning workshops and programs for students, faculty, and staff.

  
  


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  Provides comprehensive services for students and alumni, including resume building, critiques, internship searches, micro-internship and job shadow applications, job search strategies, career exploration, and interview preparation.

  
  


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  Assists students with job shadowing and internship course registrations, managing student assignments and employer evaluations for Co-op and Internship Courses, and liaising with faculty instructors.

  
  


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  Guides students in utilizing career-related and internship course technology platforms such as Handshake, Canvas, Big Interview, Jobscan, Focus 2, and others.

  
  


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  Coaches students through the reflective process following experiential education and assists in assessing next steps.

  
  

Program Management - Employer Engagement & Internship Development/Tracking:

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  Develops strategic employer outreach and marketing plans to identify potential employer contacts, researching opportunities for job shadowing, off-campus internships, part-time employment, and fellowships.

  
  


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  Implements an Employer Education Program to educate employers on internship program development, job shadowing, and hiring international students.

  
  


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  Supports a robust on-campus internship program by identifying and advocating for internship positions campus-wide and conducting outreach to FAU departments to increase on-campus internships.

  
  


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  Educates employers on best practices for establishing and operating internship programs.

  
  


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  Collaborates with FAU Career Center College Liaisons to develop, track, and execute internship programs.

  
  


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  Collects and reports internship engagement and employment data.

  
  


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  Builds and maintains relationships with new and existing employers, proactively following up and scheduling virtual and in-person meetings to strengthen partnerships.

  
  


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  Promotes career fairs and specific events to employers based on recruiting needs.

  
  


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  Reviews international internship programs and opportunities for students, establishing relationships with relevant employers.

  
  


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  Supports Career Center Events, initiatives and special programs, and delivers FAU Career Center programs within the broader FAU community.

  
  


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  Conducts presentations on Career Center services (internship search strategies, how to succeed at your internship, micro-internships, etc.) to students, families, and faculty.

  
  


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  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

  
  

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

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  Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

  
  

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  State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

  
  

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  State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

  
  

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  Flexible work arrangement plans -
  https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

  
  

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  Sick Leave Pool Program

  
  

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  Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).

  
  

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  Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -
  https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

  
  

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  Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

  
  

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at
https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience required.


Must have strong multitasking skills while managing student appointments, employer interactions, internship data reports, and other projects as needed.


Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:


Experience in a recruiting or career development environment.
Salary:$50,000 per year.
College or Department:Division of Student Affairs: FAU Career Center
Location:Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends as needed.
Application Deadline: 2024-12-03
Special Instructions to Applicant: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:


Resume



OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:


Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.





PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:


Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.





REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:


Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. Apply Now