Office of Student Care Services:
The Dean of Students Office encompasses Student Care Services, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Legal Services. Its mission is to foster a campus environment characterized by integrity, civility, accountability, student success, and well-being. To achieve this, the office offers a variety of resources, educational programs, and support services for the university community.
The Opportunity:
UCF’s Student Success and Well-Being Office of Student Care Services is currently accepting applications for a Student Care Coordinator I. This position is responsible for addressing the wide scope of needs of university students facing academic challenges, mental or emotional health issues, psychological concerns, financial difficulties, disciplinary matters, and social adjustments, including family and relationship dynamics. This role involves various interventions, referrals, and follow-up services.
Key responsibilities include meeting with students, conducting assessments, managing care, and collaborating with faculty, healthcare providers, parents, community partners, and colleagues within the Division of Student Success and Well-being.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct student support such as identifying and supporting students in need.
Meet with students to develop care plans and follow-up with students to ensure their student success and wellbeing.
Serve as a care manager for students in distress.
Recommend students of concern directly to the Director.
Collect, evaluate, and record all facts pertaining to reports of student of concern.
Formulate intervention plans to minimize and/or resolve problems with students of concern.
Provide referrals to support services within the university as well as community agencies.
Follow up on prior cases to ensure compliance with recommendations.
Coordinate efforts for compliance with university mandated-assessment policy for Baker Act and Marchman Act students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related social/behavioral science field.
1-3 years experience working in a higher education setting or related field.
Experience providing support to individuals navigating personal, academic, or social challenges.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including faculty, healthcare providers, and external agencies.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Are Benefits Important to You?
State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Student Rights and Responsibilities - OPS
Hours of Work
Part time
Work Schedule
30 hours per week within the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Type of Appointment
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Hourly Rate
$20.29 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
10-10-2025-12-00-AM
Benefits Eligibility
State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email [email protected].
For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].
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