Peace Corps Strategic Campus (Strat) Recruiter

Job Description

Include in this category persons employed for the primary purpose of performing academic support, student service and institutional support activities and whose assignments would require either college graduation or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background. Includes employees such as librarians, accountants, personnel, counselors, system analysts, coaches, lawyers, and pharmacists.

Department: USF World
College/Division: 0-4900-001
Salary Plan: Temporary, Part Time
Hiring Salary/Range: $20.00/hr

Overview

The Peace Corps Strategic Campus (Strat) Recruiter will increase awareness of Peace Corps Volunteer opportunities on campus through a variety of recruitment activities, including but not limited to:

Delivering class or club presentations
Tabling in public, high-traffic areas on campus and/or at career fairs.
Organizing and facilitating application workshops and retention events.
Developing relationships with key stakeholders on campus.

Evening and weekend hours may be required depending on campus activities.

Responsibilities May Include:

Distribute agency-approved brochures, posters, visual aids, and other Peace Corps recruitment materials. Complete class talks or presentations, some targeting diverse populations on campus. Facilitate application workshops aligned with Peace Corps deadlines. Staff recruitment tables at university events or career fairs. Organize and facilitate retention events (e.g., welcome/send-off parties, Peace Corps Week, RPCV panels). Conduct relationship-building meetings with key stakeholders across campus (including diversity offices and student orgs). Maintain regular office hours for meeting prospective applicants. Collect leads digitally and input partnership data into Peace Corps systems. Meet application and lead goals set by the Peace Corps. Write and submit a strategic plan and regular reports (monthly, mid-year, final)

Attend mandatory virtual Strat trainings
Respond promptly to Peace Corps and campus communications. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV)
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to complete tasks independently
Demonstrated experience in event planning, public speaking, and partnership-building
Confidence in networking and outreach.

Educational/Professional Benefits

Develop strong organizational skills. Practice public presentation and promotional skills. Gain experience working with a government agency and campus partners. Network with Peace Corps and other governmental and community organizations.

Additional Information

Final selection is contingent on Peace Corps approval and passing a background check
May be subject to Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process via hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu

About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the U.S. has risen faster in U.S. News & World Report rankings. USF serves over 50,000 students across its Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee campuses and is recognized as a Preeminent State Research University.

Working at USF

With over 16,000 employees, USF is one of Tampa Bay’s largest employers. USF fosters development and advancement through:

Ongoing development and career opportunities
Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, Retirement plan options, tuition program, and generous leave policies.

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