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The People Operations Employment Specialist supports the success of the university by managing and enhancing the employment experience of students, faculty, and camp staff. As manager of the Student Employment Program, the incumbent will lead, manage, and advance the Student Employment Program to accomplish student engagement, career development, experiential learning, and institutional function. This position will also partner with the Office of the Provost and other departments to provide a seamless and people-centered experience for candidates, faculty members, and camp staff by processing personnel actions and focusing on process improvement. In alignment with Stetson’s Strategic Priorities (https://www.stetson.edu/other/about/media/sp-brochure.pdf) , the Employment Specialist will serve as a facilitator and leader by promoting a people-centered and relationship-rich culture of inclusive excellence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administer student, faculty, and camp staff employment processes

• Strategically manage the function of the Student Employment Program in budgeting, position development, paperwork processing, and compliance

• Utilize NACE Career Readiness Competencies to further develop student employment positions into high-impact experiential learning opportunities

• Manage, support, and develop student employees working for the People Operations and Student Employment functions

• Ensure compliance with the Federal Work Study Program, state, and federal laws

• Collaborate with university-partners to streamline and create people-centered experiences

• Promote a diverse and inclusive hiring process while mitigating bias in the search process

• Assist employees and their supervisors through appropriate international hiring processes

• Process all faculty, camp, and student employment transactions such as new hires, employment changes, and terminations to ensure compliance with University policies

• Establish, organize, enter data, and maintain an electronic filing system which includes confidential materials and employment files

• Collaborate with the payroll department for timely and accurate payroll processing

• Report new hire I-9 form information to E-Verify and the State of Florida New Hire Reporting Center

• Interface with the public and employees of Stetson to provide general assistance and support with other People Operations/HR functional areas as needed

• Support the University’s Mission and Values (https://www.stetson.edu/other/about/mission-and-values.php) in their role

• Perform other site and position specific functions as assigned

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge in identifying and addressing the opportunities, challenges, and support mechanisms essential in a student-centered and relationship-rich higher education setting

• Understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and support needed in a student-focused and relationship-rich higher education environment

• Knowledge of relevant employment laws, regulations, and university policies

• Familiarity with career development principles and practices to support student employees’ professional growth

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with students, faculty, and staff

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment where deadlines, detail, adaptability, and accuracy are essential

• Ability to lead and manage processes and people effectively, fostering a positive and productive work environment

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues

• Sound judgment and discretion is necessary in this highly confidential position

• Commitment to inclusive excellence

• Possess a high degree of patience and the ability to support and guide people with limited employment experience through complex systems

Required Experience

• A bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of human resources staffing experience, student services, or a combination of degree, human resources experience, and office experience

• Proficient user of technology applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

• Experience with social media platforms for hiring initiatives and employment branding

• Desire to professionally learn and grow

  Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience working in an institution of higher education

• A master’s degree

• Experience supporting applicants and employees through complex processes

• Experience in recognizing and mitigating bias and/or inequity in employment processes

• A professional working proficiency in Spanish

• Experience using Banner/Ellucian or similar ERP

  Work Environment: Routinely work in an office setting during normal hours of operation for university offices.

  Salary Grade: 6