Career Services Coordinator

About the Role

The Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center (DCDC) advances student success by connecting students with career development resources, meaningful experiences, employers, and opportunities. The Employer Relations and Industry Partnerships team serves as the primary bridge between DCDC and the employer community.

This Career Services Coordinator supports 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engagement and serve as a liaison among employers, DCDC, RCHM, and RCHM students and alumni.
• Provide timely, professional, and responsive communication and support to stakeholders 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 the planning and execution of events such as the Fall and Spring Rosen Career Fairs, Disney Day, and Universal Day.
• Collaborate with departments and partners to assist with event logistics, scheduling, promotion, and stakeholder communication.
• Provide guidance and support to employers, students, and faculty in the use of Handshake, MyKnightStar, VMock, and other systems.
• Document employer and student interactions and collect, maintain, and compile program data for reporting needs.
• 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.
• Assist with developing and maintaining employer relationships and connecting employers with appropriate recruiting and engagement opportunities.
• Provide individual and group career development services to assist students with 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 external and internal activities.
• Promote UCF as a source of talent, support employer recruitment and engagement, and communicate program impact.
• Contribute to the overall mission, goals, and operations of DCDC.
• Participate in DCDC meetings, programs, professional development activities, and center-wide events.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include special projects, supervision of student employees, committee service, and other operational or programmatic responsibilities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in higher education, employer relations, corporate recruiting, career services/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.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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, with 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.

Additional Application Materials Required

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Occasional early morning, nights, and weekends to support events and departmental needs.