Career Services Coordinator

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a Career Services Coordinator for the CWEP program within the Dixon Career Development Center. The role focuses on providing comprehensive program support, marketing and recruiting activities, and maintaining accurate student and program records.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 0+ years, along with strong Microsoft Office and HR system skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 0+ years; equivalent combination per Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Experience with databases or HR platforms such as Handshake or Workday is preferred.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple processes and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive program support for CWEP, including requisitions review, candidate referral, interview coordination, and HR-related processes.
• Coordinate orientation/onboarding, verify documents, monitor background checks, and ensure compliance.
• Serve as CWEP payroll timekeeper and manage Workday transactions.
• Maintain accurate CWEP records including student files and payroll data.
• Support marketing and recruitment of CWEP via outreach, career fairs, and sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support CWEP, DCDC, and department priorities.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Applicant tracking systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Handshake

Workday

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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.

The Opportunity:

The UCF Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program (CWEP) is housed within UCF Career Services and provides undergraduate and graduate students with year-round, paid opportunities to gain hands-on professional experience aligned with their academic and career goals. For more than 40 years, UCF and Lockheed Martin have partnered through CWEP to help students develop real-world skills and experience while contributing to meaningful work within the organization.

The Career Services Coordinator provides comprehensive program support for CWEP, supporting students throughout the employment lifecycle, program marketing and recruiting, maintaining accurate student and program records, conducting marketing and recruiting activities, and supporting the administrative processes necessary for the effective operation of CWEP.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive program support for the UCF Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program (CWEP), including reviewing hiring requisitions, sourcing and referring qualified candidates, coordinating interviews, communicating employment offers to students, managing applicant tracking activities, and facilitating HR-related hiring processes.
• Coordinate and process orientation and onboarding requirements for new CWEP students. Review, verify, and notarize required documentation; monitor completion of background checks and drug screenings; and ensure all employment requirements are completed accurately and timely.
• Serve as a primary resource for CWEP students regarding timekeeping, payroll, program policies and procedures, internal transfers, and other employment-related matters. Serve as the CWEP payroll timekeeper and submit and manage CWEP-related transactions and requisitions in Workday.
• Create and maintain accurate CWEP program records, including individual student employment files, payroll and compensation information, and other required program documentation. Ensure records are complete, current, and maintained in accordance with university and program requirements.
• Support the marketing and recruitment of students for CWEP by promoting program opportunities, conducting outreach to prospective applicants, participating in recruitment activities, and representing CWEP at career fairs, information sessions, campus programs, and other events.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of CWEP, DCDC, and departmental priorities.

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:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with databases, applicant tracking systems, or student/HR platforms such as Handshake or Workday.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple processes, and meet established deadlines.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.29-$24.86. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• This is a Contracts & Grants (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
• Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
• 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 H1B 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 theUCF 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.

Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Career Services

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-09-2026-12-00-AM

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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