Workforce Field Representative

Workforce Field Representative
Rasmussen University
Online/Remote (Twin Cities, MN)

Rasmussen University is seeking a Workforce Field Representative to plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact career and workforce-related events that connect students, alumni, employers, and community stakeholders. This role is responsible for delivering residential alliance–facing recruitment and hiring events, in-person career fairs, on campus tabling and alumni engagement programming both on campus and within the broader community.

The Workforce Field Representative works cross-functionally with Workforce Solutions, Career Services, Alumni Relations, Campus Leadership, and Corporate Marketing to ensure events are strategically aligned, professionally executed, and measurable in impact. This position plays a critical role in strengthening employer relationships, increasing student and alumni engagement, and supporting workforce development initiatives. Successful individuals may have the opportunity to advance into an Account Manager role. 

This role is based in Minnesota.

Responsibilities:

Account & Workforce Strategy Support

• Support workforce and alliance strategies by executing event-based opportunities that strengthen relationships and expand employer engagement.
• Maintain awareness of workforce trends, employer needs, and competitor activities to inform event design and outreach strategies.
• Capture feedback and outcomes from events to support continuous improvement and strategic planning.
• Document and share post-event insights, contacts, and identified opportunities to support account planning, follow-up outreach, and pipeline development.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute inquiry generating tabling events, alliance showcases, career fairs, and alumni engagement events, both in person and virtually.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for residential alliance–facing career fairs, ensuring alignment with employer workforce needs and student outcomes.
• Manage event logistics including venue coordination, registration, vendor communication, materials, travel, and on-site execution.
• Ensure events are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with University branding and engagement goals.

Event Planning & Execution

• Collaborate with prospective employers, corporate alliances, alumni, and community organizations to design meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Support alumni engagement initiatives by coordinating networking events, panels, career workshops, and alliance events to celebrate alumni.
• Facilitate employment tracking of alumni outcomes to support programmatic accreditation expectations.
• Provide a high level of customer service to employers, alumni, and alliances, resolving issues efficiently and professionally.

Project Management & Implementation

• Create and manage event timelines, priorities, and deliverables; adjust plans as needed to meet changing needs.
• Utilize Customer Management systems to document event activity, student/alumni communication, alliance interactions, attendance, and outcomes.

Compliance & Security

• Adhere to all university policies, including information security and data privacy standards.
• Comply with U.S. Department of Education Program Integrity Rules regarding Title IV institutions and incentive compensation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communication, Marketing or related field preferred.
• 1 year of sales experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to interact professionally with team members, stakeholders both physically and virtually.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Sets and maintains high performance standards for self that support the overall strategic plan and vision of the department and holds self-accountable for achieving results.
• Ability to work multiple projects at one time
• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines independently with minimal direction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
• Ability to travel in and out of state up to 75% of the time.

Benefits & Compensation:

Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well-being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.

Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance.  A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $41,700.00 to $54,200.00.  We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change.

Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. We offer a choice of plans for Medical, Dental and Vision, a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, employer paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and numerous voluntary plan options. We also have a continuing education benefit available for full-time employees offering a 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands*, a robust learning management system and individual development planning.  We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

*Some programs not available to residents of all states.  

About Us: 

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $41,700 - $54,200