Dixon Career Development Center, Employer Relations and Industry Partnerships:

The Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center (DCDC) advances student success by connecting UCF students with career development resources, meaningful experiences, employers, and opportunities that support their transition from college to career. Through career education, experiential learning, recruiting programs, graduate and professional school preparation, and partnerships across the university and employer community, the DCDC helps students explore career possibilities, build career readiness skills, and connect with opportunities. Employer Relations and Industry Partnerships serves as the primary bridge between DCDC and the employer community, cultivating relationships that expand internships, employment opportunities, and industry engagement for students.

The Opportunity:

The Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center (DCDC) provides comprehensive career development and employer engagement programs and services to support UCF students in making informed career and employment decisions. This Career Services Coordinator supports DCDC and the Rosen College of Hospitality Management by coordinating employer and student engagement, delivering career development programming and services, supporting events, and fostering partnerships that connect students with career opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate engagement and serve as a liaison among employers, the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center (DCDC), the Rosen College of Hospitality Management (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, Universal Day, and other programs. Collaborate with departments and partners and 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 utilized by DCDC and RCHM. Document employer and student interactions and collect, maintain, and compile program data for monthly, annual, and other reporting needs. Provide information and data to DCDC leadership and the designated RCHM point of contact to demonstrate program activity, engagement, and student success.
• 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 the impact of DCDC and RCHM programs and partnerships.
• Contribute to the overall mission, goals, and operations of DCDC. Participate in DCDC meetings, programs, professional development activities, and center-wide events, either virtually or in person as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of DCDC and RCHM priorities, which may include special projects, supervision of student employees, committee service, and other operational or programmatic responsibilities.

Minimum 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 pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, 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:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. When applying please have all your documents ready to upload at the same time. Once the submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.29 - $24.86 hourly ($42,367 - $51,899 Annually). The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options 
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 
• Education assistance 
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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