Career Advisor

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 USFs 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 3000 bachelors masters 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.

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 collaboration with academic advisors this role will offer curricular recommendations aligned with students career goals helping ensure academic choices support postgraduation 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 Bachelors degree in Education Counseling or an academic field directly related to the career advisors 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 bachelors degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( 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 bachelors degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a masters 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.