
The Coordinator of the Tech Career Accelerator Program (TCAP) provides operational, administrative, and programmatic support to the Assistant Director of TCAP. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day program activities, supporting employer engagement and experiential learning logistics, maintaining data and reporting processes, and ensuring seamless execution of TCAP initiatives across Bellini College degree programs. The coordinator will support the Assistant Director by being the point of contact for students, employers, faculty, advisors, and institutional partners, ensuring efficient communication, scheduling, documentation, and follow-through. This role is essential to the successful implementation, tracking, and continuous improvement of TCAP programming.
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.
Hiring Range: $65,000-$75,000* Dependent on experience
Program Operations & Administrative Support
Career Readiness & Program Implementation
Experiential Learning & Employer Engagement Support
Data Tracking, Reporting & Assessment
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Special Skills/Training:
Strong organizational and project coordination skills; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities; proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools; experience supporting programs in higher education, career services, workforce development, or employer engagement; ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative units; professionalism when engaging students, employers, faculty, and external partners; and a proactive, service-oriented approach to problem solving.
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)
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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.