Career Services Coordinator

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

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 provides individual and group career development services, including guidance on resumes and cover letters, interviewing, job-search strategies, career readiness, and articulating career competencies. The role also supports employer recruiting and engagement, coordinates events and outreach, helps stakeholders use career-related systems, and documents program activity and outcomes. The position contributes to DCDC and RCHM operations, participates in center activities and professional development, and may take on special projects, student employee supervision, committee service, and other assigned responsibilities. The anticipated hourly range is $20.29–$24.86 ($42,367–$51,899 annually); the final rate is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are not available. UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless the posting states otherwise.

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).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are not available.
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

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 managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, maintaining accurate records, and following 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, and responsive 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 the Fall and Spring Rosen Career Fairs, Disney Day, Universal Day, and other programs.
Collaborate with departments and partners on event logistics, scheduling, promotion, and stakeholder communication.
Guide and support 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 needs.
Provide program activity, engagement, and student success 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.
Assist with developing and maintaining employer relationships and connecting employers with recruiting and engagement opportunities.
Provide individual and group career development services covering 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, support employer recruitment and engagement, and communicate the impact of DCDC and RCHM programs and partnerships.
Contribute to DCDC's mission, goals, and operations, and participate in 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 other operational or programmatic responsibilities.