University of South Florida in
Director of Industry to Campus Connections
University of South Florida in, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Director of Industry to Campus Connections (Finance)
Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
reports to the Division of Student Success and serves as the university’s centralized career planning and employment assistance service for USF students and alumni. CCPD’s programs help students and graduates assess, explore, develop, and implement their career goals, gain employability skills and career‑related experiences, and connect with employers to obtain part‑time jobs, internships, cooperative education, and professional employment.
Responsibilities
Serve on the CCPD leadership team to align office goals with university initiatives and employment trends.
Supervise and coach the team to align activities with the strategic goals and mission of Career Services.
Lead the Industry to Campus team to create a strategic engagement plan for industry partners to connect with students and increase graduate hiring.
Create recruitment policies and procedures to serve as best practices for campus and community.
Identify, advertise, and secure sponsorship opportunities for industry connections to brand themselves on campus and create partnerships.
Work across unit teams to proactively research, identify, plan, and implement existing immersive programs and talent recruitment events, and innovate new models.
Oversee student employment and JLD functions of the office.
Collaborate with the Career Services leadership team to facilitate external engagement across the university and foster new and expanded relationships based on trust, collaboration, execution, and value creation.
Work closely with the Assistant Director of Industry to Campus Connections and Director of Strategic Initiatives to support talent requests from strategic partners.
Host career fairs and participate in Career Services events, representing the unit with the Chamber of Commerce and university committees related to employer development at local, state, regional, and national meetings.
Facilitate an Employer Summit each summer to provide professional development to community recruiters and foster connection to USF.
Work Breakdown
60%: Engage with employers and alumni to support efforts to connect with USF students. Host events, panels, career fairs, and activities for student interaction and serve in the Chamber of Commerce and industry‐connected groups to connect with Tampa employers.
20%: Supervise the Assistant Director of Industry to Campus Connector, Assistant Director of Internship Development, and Student Employment/JLD Coordinator and train to accomplish goals outlined by the strategic plan of the office and Director of Industry Connections.
15%: Create policies, goals, and sponsorship opportunities for employer engagement at USF.
10%: Identify ways to assess engagement and impact of industry connections and report findings to leadership and university Deans.
5%: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum :
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of 7 years of related exempt level experience, including 5 years of managerial experience. Experience leading a team, project, program, or function.
Preferred :
Dynamic leader with excellent organizational and relationship skills, fostering collaboration and trust with external partners.
Strategic mindset related to achieving goals, able to communicate vision and translate ideas into operational goals effectively.
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, process‑driven environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with lean staff support.
Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage time‑sensitive problems in a constructive, positive manner.
Exceptional degree of emotional intelligence and ability to establish credibility, work collaboratively, and influence outcomes with a wide range of stakeholders.
Outstanding relationship skills and ability to build rapport with internal and external constituents.
Benefits The University offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan options, tuition assistance, generous leave, and numerous employee perks and discounts.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Compliance and Federal Notices Applicants are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process. For more information, visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage.
EEO Statement This job description does not constitute an employment contract. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Other Information SB 1310 eligibility statements and additional recruitment details are provided in the official University job posting.
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reports to the Division of Student Success and serves as the university’s centralized career planning and employment assistance service for USF students and alumni. CCPD’s programs help students and graduates assess, explore, develop, and implement their career goals, gain employability skills and career‑related experiences, and connect with employers to obtain part‑time jobs, internships, cooperative education, and professional employment.
Responsibilities
Serve on the CCPD leadership team to align office goals with university initiatives and employment trends.
Supervise and coach the team to align activities with the strategic goals and mission of Career Services.
Lead the Industry to Campus team to create a strategic engagement plan for industry partners to connect with students and increase graduate hiring.
Create recruitment policies and procedures to serve as best practices for campus and community.
Identify, advertise, and secure sponsorship opportunities for industry connections to brand themselves on campus and create partnerships.
Work across unit teams to proactively research, identify, plan, and implement existing immersive programs and talent recruitment events, and innovate new models.
Oversee student employment and JLD functions of the office.
Collaborate with the Career Services leadership team to facilitate external engagement across the university and foster new and expanded relationships based on trust, collaboration, execution, and value creation.
Work closely with the Assistant Director of Industry to Campus Connections and Director of Strategic Initiatives to support talent requests from strategic partners.
Host career fairs and participate in Career Services events, representing the unit with the Chamber of Commerce and university committees related to employer development at local, state, regional, and national meetings.
Facilitate an Employer Summit each summer to provide professional development to community recruiters and foster connection to USF.
Work Breakdown
60%: Engage with employers and alumni to support efforts to connect with USF students. Host events, panels, career fairs, and activities for student interaction and serve in the Chamber of Commerce and industry‐connected groups to connect with Tampa employers.
20%: Supervise the Assistant Director of Industry to Campus Connector, Assistant Director of Internship Development, and Student Employment/JLD Coordinator and train to accomplish goals outlined by the strategic plan of the office and Director of Industry Connections.
15%: Create policies, goals, and sponsorship opportunities for employer engagement at USF.
10%: Identify ways to assess engagement and impact of industry connections and report findings to leadership and university Deans.
5%: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum :
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of 7 years of related exempt level experience, including 5 years of managerial experience. Experience leading a team, project, program, or function.
Preferred :
Dynamic leader with excellent organizational and relationship skills, fostering collaboration and trust with external partners.
Strategic mindset related to achieving goals, able to communicate vision and translate ideas into operational goals effectively.
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, process‑driven environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with lean staff support.
Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage time‑sensitive problems in a constructive, positive manner.
Exceptional degree of emotional intelligence and ability to establish credibility, work collaboratively, and influence outcomes with a wide range of stakeholders.
Outstanding relationship skills and ability to build rapport with internal and external constituents.
Benefits The University offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan options, tuition assistance, generous leave, and numerous employee perks and discounts.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Compliance and Federal Notices Applicants are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process. For more information, visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage.
EEO Statement This job description does not constitute an employment contract. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Other Information SB 1310 eligibility statements and additional recruitment details are provided in the official University job posting.
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