Peace Corps Strategic Campus (Strat) Recruiter (Finance)

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. Include employees such as librarians, accountants, personnel, counselors, system analysts, coaches, lawyers, and pharmacists.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as this position requires a great deal of public speaking
• Ability to work independently
• Confidence in networking and outreach

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS

• Develop strong organizational skills
• Utilize and practice public presentation and promotion skills
• Experience working with a governmental agency, campus offices and organizations
• Networking opportunities with Peace Corps as with other governmental, community and professional organizations

Final selection is contingent on approval from the Peace Corps, as well as successfully passing a background check.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .Department: USF World

College/Division: 0-4900-001

Salary Plan: Temporary, Part Time (20 hours/week)

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $20.00hr

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, and developing relationships with key stakeholders on campus.

Depending on campus activities and recruitment events, evening and weekend hours may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Distribute agency approved brochures, posters, visual aids, and other Peace Corps recruitment materials to individuals, groups, associations, faculty, and targeted populations
• Complete class talks or presentations, some will target diverse populations on campus
• Complete application workshop(s), which coincide with Peace Corps' application deadlines
• Staff recruitment table(s) (e.g. university career fairs, other events with similar goals and/or tabling public, high-traffic areas on campus)
• Organize and facilitate retention events (e.g. send-off/welcome back volunteer parties, friends and family events, Peace Corps Week celebrations, and/or RPCV panels).
• Hold relationship-building meetings (weighted toward early in the fall semester) with different key on-campus and community stakeholders that align with Peace Corps' six sectors with the intention of gaining access to students
• Hold relationship-building meetings with different key on-campus diversity departments and leaders (multicultural/diversity offices, student transfer offices, student life offices, scholarship program offices, club leaders, Greek leaders, etc.) with the intention of gaining access to students
• Post and hold at least regular office hours per week to meet with potential and current applicants
• Digitally collect leads at events, or as directed by the designated Peace Corps representative
• Input partnership information, meetings and other pertinent details into specific Peace Corps systems, or as directed by the designated Peace Corps representative
• Meet application and lead goals set by the Peace Corps
• Write and submit an annual strategic plan, monthly, mid-year and final year reports
• Complete mandatory virtual Strat trainings
• Respond to Peace Corps and campus staff in a timely manner, as well as attend regularly scheduled meetings initiated by the Peace Corps
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

This position requires candidates have strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to see tasks through to completion with little supervision, as well as demonstrated event planning, public speaking and partnership-building experience.