Career Development Coordinator, Health Professions

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As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission of unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

College or Health Professions and Sciences:

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) is home to nationally recognized programs focused on health and wellness ― and a respected faculty dedicated to teaching innovations and research partnerships. The college offers accredited programs in athletic coaching, athletic training, communication sciences and disorders, physical therapy, and social work. CHPS also offers one of UCF’s largest majors, health sciences, as well as popular programs in sport and exercise science within the field of kinesiology. Through coursework, field experience, and inter-professional education, our students develop high-demand skills in healthcare and cultural competency for working with diverse populations.

The Opportunity:

The UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences is seeking qualified candidates for a Career Development Coordinator. This position provides academic and administrative support for programs and services provided by undergraduate affairs at the College of Health Professions and Sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate academic success workshops, programs, and initiatives for undergraduate students in the college.

• Develop, coordinate, and manage career readiness and development initiatives and programs, and research engagement for undergraduate students in the college.

• Develop, coordinate, and manage experiential learning initiatives and events for undergraduate students in the college.

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain up-to-date information on the application process and admission requirements for graduate programs in health professions.

• Manage and coordinate the process of updating and training student support staff on pre-health professions preparation, application, and admission process. That includes the development of a structured process to ensure up-to-date training of staff members who work with CHPS students.

• Coordinate and communicate with student support offices at UCF in planning college-specific student engagement initiatives.

• Develop reports and analyze data to evaluate and improve student professional development and career readiness programs and initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned and as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree, and 2+ 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:

• Experience in developing and coordinating undergraduate student success initiatives and programs at a university level.

• Experience in working with pre-health professions students, and knowledge in career preparation and application process to graduate health professions programs.

• Experience in developing and coordinating career readiness and professional development events and initiatives for students in undergraduate health majors at a university level.

• Experience in preparing marketing material for student success programs.

• Experience in developing reports and assessments of student success programs.

• Excellent collaboration skills, working as a team member, and motivating others.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Along with your application, a cover letter and resume are required.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefits packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave 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, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

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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Department

College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) - Office of Student Success (OSS)

Work Schedule

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

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$42,367.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

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.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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