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Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) · 4 weeks ago

Student & Career Development Specialist

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) is seeking a Student and Career Development Specialist to support the Scholarship Foundation and Career Development team. This role involves managing scholarship applications, engaging with students, and overseeing marketing campaigns to promote the accounting profession.

AccountingEducationFinance

Responsibilities

Manage the application and administration processes for the Foundation's Scholarship Programs. This includes overseeing the application platform, collecting applications, compiling scholarship data for the Program Committee that oversees the scholarships, submitting marketing requests, and monitoring communications with scholars

Support student outreach and engagement through campus visits to attract college students to the profession and the FICPA

Manage the production of programs aimed at showcasing the accounting profession to high school students across the state

Produce the Student, Educator and Young CPA Newsletter and program and scholarship webpages, collaborating with the FICPA Scholarship Foundation and the Career Development Manager to provide updated material to members

Maintain accurate records of relationships with universities and colleges through organizations and educators

Assist with pre-and-post events needs for all Foundation and Career Development programs and initiatives by building agendas, bags, evaluations, printing material, sending speaker and attendee communications, and any other items necessary for a successful event

Facilitate invoice submissions and track expenses for the department and assist with expense report submissions

Oversee project management for planning and production of all electronic and print marketing/communication pieces

Compile materials supporting the work of the Young CPA and Accounting Careers and Education Committees

Provide support to the FICPA Scholarship Foundation and FICPA on projects as needed

Assist with the day-to-day tracking of the Scholarship Foundation campaigns and solicitors for contributions

Qualification

Event managementScholarship programsProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsVolunteer managementData collectionTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from high school or an equivalent certificate

Ability to travel within the state of Florida

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience with managing projects and events, scholarship programs, and volunteers

Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills - conversational and business professional

Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic/mobile device functions for data collection, and use a keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier

Able to receive and act on detailed information through oral and written communication

Must apply finger dexterity, sufficient corrected or uncorrected vision, hearing, oral communication and critical thinking on a regular basis to perform all duties and responsibilities

Requires extended periods of sitting, working on the computer, and using electronic telephone devices

Ability to travel via car. Must be able to travel for student outreach events and campus visits, or as required by the FICPA

May frequently be required to stand, walk, and occasionally use arms and hands to reach

May also require occasional lifting and carrying of 10-20 pounds

Must be able to work in the primary workplace location to ensure appropriate cooperation and collaboration with coworkers in an in-person capacity to best ensure support to the Association's membership

Preferred

Two to five years of membership association, not for profit, college student outreach and career assistance, or related professional experience preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience

Benefits

Half Day Friday's

100% Paid Employee Only Health Insurance + Dependent coverage contribution

Dental Insurance

401K w/Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company

Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA)

Founded in 1905, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the premier association for CPAs and accounting professionals in the Sunshine State.

Founded in 1905

Tallahassee, Florida, USA

51-200 employees