Assistant Director, and Community Engagement

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director of Employer and Community Engagement (Boca Raton, FL). Reporting to the Director of Employer and Community Engagement, the Assistant Director will research, identify, recruit, and secure prospective new employers, while maintaining productive relationships with existing employers, partners, and sponsors. Responsibilities include managing employer on‑site visits, supporting employer‑involved programs, coordinating career events, and maintaining employer engagement programs.

• Lead the FAU Career Center’s employer relations program development; reach out to prospective employers and manage current employer relationships through meetings, site visits, networking events, and outreach.
• Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive employer recruitment strategy in support of the FAU Career Center’s strategic goals.
• Secure employer participation and coordinate logistics for career events in collaboration with the Event and Marketing Specialist.
• Manage on‑campus employer engagement programs such as tabling, employer of the day, and on‑campus interviews; monitor registrations and provide updates.
• Provide customer service to employers and conduct employer meetings and site visits to grow job and experiential opportunities for students.
• Educate Career Center staff on employment trends and local economy opportunities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, faculty, alumni, and community members.
• Review and approve job postings, career events, and campus recruiting schedules in Handshake.
• Represent the Career Center in professional associations and community events to inform workforce trends.
• Collaborate with on‑campus partners (Faculty, Office of Student Activities and Involvement, Office of Greek Life) to develop employer‑student engagement initiatives.
• Support Career Center events, initiatives, and special programs; manage meetings and events, and handle data collection and analysis.

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field and at least two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of appropriate experience.

• Salary: $60,000 annually.
• Location:
  
  Boca Raton, FL.
• Work Days and
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm (some evenings and weekends as needed).

• Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program.
• State retirement options including tax‑deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, paid winter break at President’s discretion.
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible staff including tuition assistance after 6 months of full‑time employment.
• Additional benefits for in‑unit faculty and eligible spouse/children as applicable.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.