Experiential Learning Coordinator

The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD), reporting to the Division of Student Success, is the university's centralized career planning and employment assistance service for USF students and alumni. The programs in the CCPD are designed to help students and graduates assess, explore, develop, and implement their career goals, gain employability skills and career‑related experiences, prepare for a successful transition into graduate/professional school or the labor market, and connect with employers to obtain part‑time jobs, internships, cooperative education, and professional employment.

CCPD holds the values of community, excellence, integrity, service, and well‑being at the core of all they do.

• Coordinate, manage, and implement Experiential Learning Programming, such as internships, the Cooperative Education program, educational programs and events, and other opportunities.
• Assist students in preparing for experiential opportunities (e.g., CPT eligibility); provide student/faculty support for experiential learning High‑Impact Practices (e.g., Badging program, ePortfolio).
• Support and guide campus and community constituents and employers; collect, analyze, and maintain program statistics and prepare reports.
• Facilitate 1-2 distance learning internship/co‑op courses per semester to award credit for experience, including building courses, grading, and delivering feedback to students.
• Support the overall success of the Center for Career & Professional Development, serve on or lead various committees as indicated, and represent CCPD in meetings.

• 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, or a related role interfacing with students and employers in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of labor market trends, and state/federal labor laws related to the recruitment and hiring process.
• Knowledge of relationship management with diverse stakeholders.
• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of related experience.

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or a related field.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

The University of South 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. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

Position eligibility is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S. and conforms to the requirements of Senate Bill 1310 regarding substitution of work experience for postsecondary education requirements.