Career Services Coordinator

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

4d•$42,367 - $51,899

About The Position

The Career Services Coordinator supports the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center (DCDC) and the Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) by coordinating employer and student engagement, delivering career development programming and services, supporting events, and fostering partnerships that connect students with career opportunities. The role serves as a liaison among employers, DCDC, RCHM, and RCHM students and alumni, and provides responsive stakeholder support through in-person appointments, phone, email, Teams, and other channels. The coordinator delivers career guidance and programming, supports recruiting and engagement activities, helps employers and students use relevant career systems, and maintains program interaction and outcome data for reporting. The position represents DCDC and RCHM at internal and external events and contributes to the center’s operations and broader mission. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional early mornings, nights, and weekends to support events and departmental needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 0 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education, employer relations, corporate recruiting, career services or career development, student services, hospitality, or a related environment.
Experience developing and delivering presentations, workshops, programs, outreach activities, or events.
Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with employers, students, faculty, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with diverse audiences.
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and follow established processes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and exercise sound judgment when responding to students, employers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate engagement and serve as a liaison among employers, DCDC, RCHM, and RCHM students and alumni; provide timely, professional support through in-person appointments, phone, email, Teams, and other communication channels.
Deliver workshops, outreach activities, and specialized career programming for students, faculty, staff, student organizations, and other stakeholders.
Support planning and execution of events, including Fall and Spring Rosen Career Fairs, Disney Day, Universal Day, and other programs; assist with logistics, scheduling, promotion, and stakeholder communication.
Guide employers, students, and faculty in using Handshake, MyKnightStar, VMock, and other DCDC and RCHM systems.
Document employer and student interactions; collect, maintain, and compile program data for monthly, annual, and other reporting; provide information and data to DCDC leadership and the designated RCHM point of contact.
Support engagement with local, regional, and national employers seeking to recruit UCF students and graduates; help develop and maintain employer relationships and connect employers with recruiting and engagement opportunities.
Provide individual and group career development services on resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, job-search strategies, career readiness, and articulating career competencies.
Identify students who may benefit from additional career development assistance and connect them with appropriate DCDC, UCF, or other resources.
Represent DCDC and RCHM at events, meetings, career fairs, trade shows, and other internal and external activities; promote UCF as a source of talent and support employer recruitment and engagement.
Participate in DCDC meetings, programs, professional development activities, and center-wide events, virtually or in person as appropriate.
Perform other assigned duties supporting DCDC and RCHM priorities, potentially including special projects, supervision of student employees, committee service, and operational or programmatic responsibilities.