Coordinator Experiential Learning & Engagement (Finance)
Dept Number/Name: 4-5218-000 / Student Services
College Division: Sar/Man-Academic Advising
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 9451 / Career Counselor
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Position Number: 00056067
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The USF Sarasota-Manatee Center for Career and Professional Development is a catalyst for excellence and innovation in career readiness and industry engagement. Our team inspires USF Bulls to take an active role in their career development by leveraging engaging programs, meaningful experiences, and comprehensive services, which are provided in partnership with employers, faculty, staff, and the global community. We support the university?s mission of delivering a world-class educational experience to promote the success of our talented and diverse USF Bulls.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Coordinator of Experiential Learning & Engagement on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus coordinates, manages, and implements Career Coaching, Experiential Learning Programming, such as internships, student employment, educational programs and events, and other opportunities. This position facilitates employer engagement to assist with recruitment and ensure strategic partnerships, signature programs, key employer relationships, new initiatives, internship opportunities, and externally sponsored activities, foster new and expand existing relationships across the university and beyond based upon a culture of trust, collaboration and execution, and value creation. The role will assist students in preparing professionally and coordinates career fairs, graduate, school fairs, on campus interview and other career programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate, manage, and implement Career Coaching, Experiential Learning Programming, such as the Internship, student employment, and events, and internship programs; Maintain effective processes and data systems in support of programming; assist with the leadership of experiential learning events and activities; Provide back-up support for HIP course review as part of GenEd Council course approval process.
Collaborate with the Campus Director to facilitate employer engagement, student recruitment, and ensure strategic partnerships, signature programs, key employer relationships, new initiatives, internship opportunities, and externally sponsored activities foster new and expand existing relationships across the university and beyond based upon a culture of trust, collaboration and execution, and value creation.
Assist students in preparing professionally, using career tools and planning for experiential opportunities (e.g., CPT eligibility, workshops, training, etc.); provide/develop student/faculty information, resources, and support for experiential learning High-Impact Practices (e.g., badging program, ePortfolio, Engaged Student Employment, etc.); support/guide campus and community constituents and employers in accessing or navigating experiential learning programming and resources
Partner with other university departments and offices to aid student access to student employment, experiential learning programs, events, and activities; assist departments in scheduling Career Center provided workshops and programs for the Career Readiness Badging Program and expand implementation of High-Impact Educational Practices and the Engaged Student Employment Program. Coordinates logistical and administrative support for career fairs, graduate school fairs, on campus interviews, and career programs. Utilizes technologies for registration, check-in and follow-up surveys.
Deliver effective and engaging presentations and workshops to faculty/staff, students, and the community on career readiness topics. Audiences may be students, faculty, academic advisors, or outside community members. Professional presentations at local, state, regional, and national conferences are strongly supported and encouraged. Keep accurate data and records on students served, presentations, and other career events. Maintaining confidentiality in keeping with the FERPA and Student Affairs professional standards is a requirement.
Support the overall success of Career Center as indicated or needed. Serves on or leads various committees/workgroups/etc. on a team, department, division, or campus-wide level as indicated. Represents Career Center in meetings on- or off-campus, and at professional conferences/meetings as needed. Assists with Career Center events and activities, and performs other duties as requested and required.
Performs other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM: The position requires a Master's degree in Career Counseling, Career Education, College Student Affairs, MBA or related field or a Bachelor's degree in those same fields with a minimum of two years of directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Skills/Knowledge:
- Knowledge of student and development theories, implementation of high-impact educational
- practices, educational best practices, client record management, and job search techniques
- Experience in student and employer coaching, student and employer programming, and/or experience in a career center of a college/university or working with students in a higher education setting, or relevant role interfacing with students and employers.
- Knowledge of labor market trends, and state/federal labor laws related to the recruitment and hiring process
- Knowledge of relationship management with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in standard office applications/software, and the demonstrated ability to utilize computer applications
- and databases, manage data, spreadsheets, and documents, and create reports for the execution of work responsibilities.
- Knowledge of assessment instruments and interpretation of results
- Knowledge of experiential education theory and best practices
USF Sarasota
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 38689
Posting Date: 02/06/2025
Posting End Date: 02/23/2025
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