University of Florida · 2 weeks ago
Consultant for Industry Engagement
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Florida is seeking a Consultant for Industry Engagement to execute an employer engagement strategy that aligns with the Center’s strategic priorities. This role involves fostering connections between employers and students, managing recruitment activities, and supporting employer-related trainings and events.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Executes employer engagement strategy that aligns with the Center’s strategic priorities to advance career development, experience and recruitment opportunities for students
Responsible for increasing the number of recruiting companies through emails, phone calls and consultations
Assist in fostering connections between thousands of employers and the UF community
Develops and maintains relationships with employers to increase recruitment activity at the University of Florida
Assist in maintaining quantitative and qualitative records detailing various types of interactions for use in assessment and reporting purposes to demonstrate impact
Responsible for tracking engagement for industry stakeholders
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of employment trends and appropriate career development information
Serves as a coach conducting consultations and presentations to aid organizations in developing their recruitment strategy
Oversees the employer module of Gator CareerLink and approvals of industry recruitment service requests, including validating new employer accounts, approving job postings, and coordinating interview and employer-hosted-event requests
Collaborates with team members to effectively arrange on-campus employer recruitment activities
Communicates with and provides employers quality customer service regarding requests
Develops regular reports on employer Gator CareerLink activity and communicates relevant recruitment services data and engagement information with the career center team
Responsible for providing support for the center's employer-related trainings, programs, and signature events
Support includes logistics and dissemination of relevant content and other items as appropriate
Leads standard operating procedures enhancements and trainings to center staff for areas of responsibility related to Gator CareerLink and industry reports
Supports the day-to-day management of traditional recruiting programs to advance industry engagement and strategic industry success outcomes to advance the mission of the career center
Day-to-day administrative operations of traditional recruiting programs include the on-campus interview program, information sessions, employer-hosted events, campus career fairs, and job postings
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience
Certified Career Services Practitioner (CCSP) within first year of employment
Preferred
Master's degree in marketing, social sciences, student personnel, or human resources (HR)
Two (2) years of experience (minimum) in stakeholder engagement, marketing, sales, HR, career development, or career coaching
Experience working with many populations
Knowledge of industry relations, employment trends, student development, career services, marketing, and outreach strategies
Skilled in computer applications
Facilitative skills - Interpersonal skills
Good presentations skills, listening skills, helping skills, relationship management, and program development
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.83MKey Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
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Chris Cowen
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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