Career Coach

College of Business:

Relevant

Our faculty and staff seek to provide our students with the education and experiences they need to succeed in today’s market. Whether in the classroom or delivering a talk at the Dean’s Speaker Series, faculty members are engaged in the latest research and program development.

Engaging

A true culture of engagement sets the College apart from other business schools. With hundreds of events, activities, programs, organizations, and resources available, students can identify their passion, practice their pitch, network with industry leaders, jumpstart a career, or even launch a business before graduating. We push our students to get out of their comfort zones to try new things, communicate and collaborate with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences, and take risks.

Inspiring

As the top provider of talent in Central Florida, our goal is to connect our corporate partners and the business community with our talented students and distinguished faculty and to serve as the resource to network and grow your business.

The Opportunity:

The Career Coach is responsible for working with students to achieve targeted graduation and employment outcomes created by the College. The position is responsible for working with students regarding: (1) choosing an appropriate path of academic study, (2) implementing academic and administrative regulations of the College and University, (3) facilitating application of Career Professionalism curricula, (4) facilitating appropriate professional development activities, (5) connecting students to other supporting College and University resources when appropriate, (6) matching appropriate professional and internship vacancies to students in their cohort, and (7) other duties as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, facilitate, and evaluate various programs focused on assisting in successfully integrating into the University environment. Focuses on students’ career development by working with students, alumni, and/or potential employers in both a classroom or one-on-one setting.

• Act as a liaison with the appropriate College and University department(s) to assist with formulating and implementing policies and procedures related to academic and professional development advising of students.

• Facilitate student applications of the Career Professionalism Modules by meeting with students, providing direction/resources, and monitoring progress. This includes providing advice/feedback on career research tools: assessments, career plans, resumes, interviewing, networking, job expo activities, and internships.

• Provide counseling to students, and develop programs and activities to assist students with career development. Facilitate student advisory sessions (30-35) per week and more during peak times. Schedules will include limited evening “drop-in” times as well as occasional weekends and travel to regional campuses.

• Assist as necessary with employer development activities.

• May be responsible for assisting with the facilitation of the college Internship courses as needed including, but not limited to, promotion, maintenance, and grading of assignments.

• Prepare/conduct workshops and presentations on behalf of the College including, but not limited to, Open House, Orientation, Workshops, Major Fairs, and in-classroom presentations.

• Execute FERPA and University rules/regulations of student privacy when working with students. May facilitate incoming requests from employers for referrals to student organization academic liaisons upholding FERPA.

• Utilize software such as Workday, PeopleSoft, Salesforce. and MyKnight Star, and may be responsible for degree certification.

• Participate in regular meetings with Chairs and department faculty to provide information on career and advising sessions.

• May be responsible for the training and supervision of the student assistant staff.

• All other duties as assigned within the job scope.

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. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of full-cycle recruitment experience.

• Demonstrated experience in career coaching, including resume reviews, LinkedIn reviews, mock interviews, and job search strategies.

• Proficient in providing one-on-one and group advising sessions, with a focus on career planning and professional development.

• Experience hosting and delivering engaging presentations and workshops to a wide range of participants.

• Experience developing and managing initiatives aimed at enhancing career readiness.

• Familiarity with software such as Workday, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, and MyKnight Star.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter and a resume.

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Some evening and weekend work may be required as necessary. This is a fully in-person position with no remote days.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

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 13 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 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

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