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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.
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.
About the College of Journalism and Communications (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 University of Florida
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: Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
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