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The Coordinator of Employer Connections provides operational and administrative support for employer engagement and recruiting services for the Industry to Campus Connections team within the Center for Career & Professional Development. This position coordinates employer communications, recruiting operations, event logistics, data management and tracking, and process improvement initiatives to support a high-quality experience for employers, students, alumni, and campus partners.
The position will report directly to the Assistant Director, Industry Connections. This role works closely with the Center for Career & Professional Development team and across the University, employers, and alumni partners.
Responsibilities
25%: Coordinate the team's employer engagement communications and operational workflows, including oversight of the recruiting inbox, development and maintenance of communication templates, employer correspondence, and timely responses to employer, student, and campus partner inquiries. Coordinate communication processes and standards to ensure a high-quality and consistent employer experience.
20%: Oversee employer-facing recruiting services operations within Handshake and related systems, including job posting support, event coordination, employer contact management, and maintenance of employer and recruiting data. Maintain the Industry to Campus Connections website content and other employer-facing resources to ensure accurate and current information.
15%: Coordinate operational logistics for employer engagement activities, including information sessions, employer visits, tabling requests, on-campus interviews, and recruiting events. Collaborate with the Operations and Marketing team to support scheduling, communications, employer logistics, room reservations, and event execution.
15%: Generate, maintain, and analyze reports, tracking tools, and operational data related to employer engagement activities, recruiting services, and team initiatives. Utilize enterprise systems and reporting tools to support operational planning, data accuracy, and informed decision-making.
10%: Support the development, documentation, and implementation of operational processes, workflow improvements, communication templates, and team resources to promote consistency and operational
effectiveness across the Industry Connections team and the Center for Career & Professional Development. Assist with advisory committee logistics, including meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up activities as needed.
10%: Provide cross-functional support for departmental initiatives and operational needs, including coverage and guidance for front desk operations as needed to ensure continuity of services and a positive experience for students, employers, alumni, and campus partners.
5%: Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• This position requires a Bachelor's degree, with at least one year of related experience.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.