Career Advisor at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL

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. In collaboration with academic advisors, this role will offer curricular recommendations aligned with students’ career goals, helping ensure academic choices support post‑graduation plans. 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. 

Minimum Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or an academic field directly related to the career advisor's specific responsibilities, with two years of experience in career advising, career counseling, or related academic functions within higher education. .

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Preferred Requirements

In addition to the minimum requirements, preferred is a background in either human resources or technical recruiting in the tech area with an interest in transitioning to a more academic role. 

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: 

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 affirmative action 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.