Program Manager - Events

Florida International University   Miami, FL   Full-time     Education
Posted on May 21, 2024
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About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Manages department career events team, and has oversight over recruitment program, employer branding initiatives and corporate sponsorship program, to enhance employer engagement and grow internships and employment opportunities to impact employment outcomes of students and alumni.
  • Manages department career events team, and has oversight of the planning of on-campus career fairs and other career related events such as, Career fairs, graduate school fair, employer planes, industry nights, dining etiquette dinners, employers institute etc.
  • Also, provide support for CTD events hosted at the campus locations.
  • Supports initiatives related to employer relations, manage on- campus recruitment program, employer information sessions, on- campus tabling, on-campus interviews, employer sponsored events, networking events, and more.
  • Manages employer sponsorship program including, marketing and promotion of program and deliverables.
  • Provides individual and group consultations to companies interested in recruiting at FIU through presentations, site visits and intentional communication.
  • Manages reports and budgets related to all career events.
  • Assists in developing policies and procedures related to events and general employer engagement activities.
  • Serves as the merchant accounts primary contact. Handles sensitive cardholder information and/or processes credit card transactions for the department, such as assisting employers with credit card payment for career fair and other employer events.
  • Supervises and schedules student assistants and/or administrative personnel.
  • Serves as the departmental spokesperson on matters related to Special Events.
  • Maintains and adheres stay, local, and national laws as it relates to career and talent recruitment.
  • Represents the office at local, national and international conferences.
  • Provides individualized and group consultation to companies interested in recruiting at FIU through presentations, site visits and marketing
  • Prepares scheduled and ad hoc reports as well as written communication related to events and employer recruitment activities.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience.

Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of labor market trends is preferred.
Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$52,000 - $60,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Expanded Background Check

Other Information
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.