Program Coordinator - Tech Career Accelerator Program

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

• Supports the Assistant Director with daily operations of the Tech Career Accelerator Program.
• Coordinates schedules, meetings, events, and calendars related to TCAP initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with the communication and marketing team at Bellini College to maintain program materials, timelines, workflows, and internal communications.

Career Readiness & Program Implementation

• Assists in coordinating embedded career readiness activities, workshops, and modules across academic programs
• Supports any logistics for career readiness tools such as digital badges, and skill-building initiatives.
• Coordinates with academic and career advisors to ensure smooth delivery of TCAP programming to students.
• Responds to any student inquiries related to internships, experiential learning, and TCAP participation

Experiential Learning & Employer Engagement Support 

• Coordinates logistics for internships, industry-sponsored projects, employer events, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Assists as a point of contact for employers and partners, supporting scheduling, onboarding, and communications.
• Assists with employer outreach, documentation, and relationship tracking under the direction of the Assistant Director.
• Supports events such as employer info sessions, career panels, networking events, and recruitment activities

Data Tracking, Reporting & Assessment

• Collects, maintains, and validates student participation and outcomes data related to internships, experiential learning, and employment.
• Assists with updating dashboards, reports, and metrics related to program participation and placement outcomes.
• Ensures accurate recordkeeping in career platforms, student data systems, and internal tracking tools.
• Supports assessment and reporting needs for college leadership, advisory boards, and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in higher education, workforce development, career services, experiential learning, employer engagement, program coordination, or related areas, such as tech recruiting
  OR
• Master’s degree and one (1) year of related experience as described
• 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 Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology-focused or career readiness programs.
• Experience coordinating experiential learning, internships, or employer partnership activities.
• Familiarity with university career platforms, student information systems, or data tracking tools.
• Experience working in an academic or college-level administrative environment.

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)

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.