Career Advisor

• Job Identification 41577
• Job Category Academic
• Posting Date 09/12/2025, 09:34 AM
• Apply Before
  09/26/2025, 09:34 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
• Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
• Essential Personnel No

Job Description

A key focus of this position is to help students get
degree-related internships in their junior-year summer and high-paying, degree-related jobs on graduation. Secondarily, the position
supports establishing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with community and industry partners. Essential knowledge includes
career counseling theory and job search methodology; ability to create, develop, and conduct career education programs focused on technical
degree programs; ability to develop strategic alliances with the academic and employment community; an understanding of labor market trends
and the legal and ethical issues regarding advising, student records, and employment are critical to success in the position. Written and
verbal communication skills, active listening, ability to multitask, and work in a team setting are also required. This role demands a deep
understanding of the tech industry and job market, and a passion for helping students overcome academic and professional challenges so that
they can be successful on graduation.

Opened in 2025 and powered by a University of South Florida record $40 million gift from Arnie
and Lauren Bellini, USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is the first in Florida, and among the
first in the nation, to unify AI, cybersecurity, and computing within a single college. More than 65 faculty members focus on cutting-edge
research and educating 3,000+ bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students across 15 degree programs in computer science, cybersecurity, AI,
information technology, and computer engineering. The college emphasizes industry-relevant education and experiential learning to prepare
students for real-world challenges. It also serves as the central hub for AI and cybersecurity research and teaching at USF, collaborating
with colleges and units across the university.

Responsibilities

Conduct group and individual career advising
sessions to support student academic success and career goals. Work to identify and address barriers hindering student progress towards an
internship. The ultimate goal is to ensure that all students secure degree-related employment in a company or government agency, or gain
acceptance to graduate school, by the time they graduate.

Support upper-level Bellini College students in identifying and pursuing
their post-graduation goals. Advise students for job searches by helping them find employment opportunities and providing guidance on resume
writing and technical and behavioral interview preparation. This role may also involve coordination with other staff and units on campus,
organizing on-campus events with companies and government agencies to connect students with potential employers. This role will entail
engaging with student organizations to coordinate company events focused on hiring.

Develops and facilitates career-related
workshops, seminars, classroom presentations, online workshops/presentations, programs, and events. These include but are not limited to,
self-assessment and exploration, resume, CV, and cover letter writing, internship, and job search strategies, navigating networking,
successful interviewing, and graduate school application strategies.

Collaborates with personnel within the Bellini College and
beyond to identify, develop, and deepen relationships with employers and alumni to increase student access to opportunities.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida
is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives
to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized
USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. 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.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research
university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF
Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the
Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738
million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and
shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete
in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal
Notices

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

Applicants have rights
under Federal Employment Laws:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable
accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s)
is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the
application/interview process.