Career Center Fellow - External Relations

Wofford College is a place where thought leads, where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.

Wofford College’s Career Center invites applications for Career Center Fellow – External Relations (CCF). The CCF should be interested in working in the fields of career development, higher education, event planning, external and/or alumni/employer relations, and/or process management.The CCF will assist the Director of External Relations .The CCF will be a full member of the Career Center staff.

The CCF is a full-time, on-campus position working 37.5 hours a week with regular office hours of 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The position is focused on learning and can be a 1- or 2-year fellowship.Graduates from 2023-2025 are encouraged to apply.

Tasks could include:

• Serve as a point of contact for employers and alumni inquiring about engagement opportunities with students

• Maintain accurate records of all external partner interactions in the CRM database

• Follow up promptly with inquiries and requests from employers, alumni, and campus partners

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing career-focused events, including employer information sessions, networking events, and career fairs

• Provide on-site support at career center and alumni events, managing registration, greeting guests, and ensuring smooth operations

• Collaborate with the alumni office to support special initiatives and large-scale events

• Create and distribute communications to external stakeholders about upcoming opportunities and events

• Help identify and cultivate new employer relationships to expand student internship and job opportunities

• Collect and organize feedback from events to inform future programming

• Support the development of materials promoting career services to external constituents

• Contribute to social media content highlighting employer and alumni partnerships

• Other duties as assigned as they arise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 0-3 years of professional experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite

• Experience with event planning preferred

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events

FELLOWS WILL:

- Gain hands-on experience with event planning, customer relations, and communications in a career services setting

- Build skills in areas such as sales, events, marketing, and communications

- Have the opportunity to attend a professional development conference or event during the fellowship

APPLICATION

For full consideration, please be sure you are applying through Workday on the Wofford College website at: https://wofford.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Wofford

Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

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