Career Coach, Experiential Learning & Internships - President’s Internship Program for Communit[...]

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Career Coach of Experiential Learning & Internships for the President’s Internship Program for Community Impact in Boca Raton, FL. The FAU Career Coach, Experiential Learning & Internships – President’s Internship Program for Community Impact (PIPCI), is a multifaceted role that engages students, alumni, faculty, staff, employer partners, and the community. Develops and executes programs that support experiential learning objectives, creating positive pathways for student and employer engagement through job shadowing programs, internships, micro-internships, and experiential learning opportunities. The Career Coach will build internal and external connections, helping students identify and prepare for their future careers.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Student Engagement: Manages the recruitment of students for the PIPCI program. Manages the HR processes (onboarding) for students within the PIPCI program, including placement and evaluation of PIPCI participants. Verifies student eligibility for PIPCI and serves as liaison with Human Resources office on campus. Tracks the outcomes of each Class of PIPCI participants, including post-graduation placement/salary. Coordinates and delivers Orientation sessions for PIPCI participants, in collaboration with the additional team members who work on the PIPCI program in the Career Center. Partners with the Career Education and Career Coaching team to enhance programs and applications that prepare students for their careers, focusing on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies. Develops, delivers, and facilitates experiential learning workshops and programs for students, faculty, and staff. Provides comprehensive services for students and alumni, including resume building, critiques, internship searches, micro-internship and job shadow applications, job search strategies, career exploration, and interview preparation. Assists students with job shadowing and internship course registrations, managing student assignments and employer evaluations for Internship Courses, and liaising with faculty instructors. Guides students in utilizing career-related and internship course technology platforms such as Handshake, Canvas, Big Interview, Jobscan, Focus 2, and others. Coaches students through the reflective process following experiential education and assists in assessing next steps.
• Program Management - (PIPCI): Manages the recruitment of employers for the PIPCI program. Communicates with employers on HR processes for PIPCI students, providing updates on the students’ statuses. Coordinates and delivers Q&A sessions for PIPCI employers to answer any questions they may have about the program. Promotes career fairs and specific events to employers based on recruiting needs. Develops strategic employer outreach and marketing plans to identify potential employer contacts, researching opportunities for job shadowing, off-campus internships, part-time employment, and fellowships. Collaborates with FAU Career Center College Liaisons to develop, track, and execute internship programs. Collects and reports internship engagement and employment data. Builds and maintains relationships with new and existing employers, proactively following up and scheduling virtual and in-person meetings to strengthen partnerships.
• General: Supports Career Center Events, initiatives, and special programs, and delivers FAU Career Center programs within the broader FAU community. Conducts presentations on Career Center services (internship search strategies, how to succeed at your internship, micro-internships, etc.) to students, families, and faculty. Exhibits strong multitasking skills while managing student appointments, employer interactions, internship data reports, and other projects as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Salary: $50,000 - $51,500 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department: Student Affairs: President’s Internship Program for Community Impact

Location: Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8a.m. - 5p.m. Some nights and weekends required.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at

Contact

To contact Human Resources, please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email to

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