Career Liaison for Colleges of Fine Arts, Music, and Motion Picture Arts at FSU

Department

FSU Career Center

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison to a specified academic unit. This includes Research specific career development needs for the students in that academic unit. Plan, implement, and conduct outreach workshops, presentations & programs to educate and inform students, faculty/staff, and administrators about internship programs & services and employability skills. Advise/counsel students individually or in groups regarding various types of work experience opportunities, resources, registering for services, and job search strategies. Provide accurate data collection for student engagement in experiential learning opportunities, e.g., internships, shadowing, co-ops, and volunteer experiences.

Assist in facilitating, promoting, and expanding interaction with business/industry, government, and nonprofit employers to create and increase career-related work experience opportunities, e.g. co-ops, internships, volunteer, and summer employment.

Support and assist in the development, direction, administration and promotion of university-wide experiential learning/education program for undergraduate students.  This includes Assist with coordination and development of co-op/intern events and special programs, e.g., Part-time Job Fair, Internship Panels, and Career Exploratory Network events.  Advise/counsel students individually or in groups regarding various types of work experience opportunities, resources, registering for services, and job search strategies.

Assist in delivering other core Career Center programs including teaching the career planning class, career advising, and employer development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

• Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community, and the ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret academic program requirements and provide advice.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. And the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions and the knowledge of career counseling tools and resources.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of career counseling and development.

University Information

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Mid $40s based on experience, commensurate with experience and education.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Cover Letter required.  Please attach to the application.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.