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Student Services Coordinator, Kissimmee, FL
A private university client is hiring a Bilingual Student Services Coordinator for its Kissimmee, Florida campus, a full-time role that promotes career development training for students and employment opportunities for graduates. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. A search conducted by Excelon Associates.
Student Services Coordinator Role Overview
Excelon Associates is conducting a search on behalf of a private university client for a Student Services Coordinator based at the client's Kissimmee campus. The Coordinator actively promotes and develops career development training for students and employment opportunities for graduates, and the posting requires bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
What does a Student Services Coordinator do? A Student Services Coordinator at a career-focused college connects students and graduates with employment. The role places students in the field for which they are trained, develops jobs and internships with employers, runs a Life Skills program, maintains student and graduate records, tracks placement statistics, and prepares students through exit interviews and portfolio reviews.
The position sits at the center of the Kissimmee campus placement operation, serving a diverse Central Florida student body where communicating effectively in both English and Spanish, verbally and in writing, is a stated requirement. The Coordinator maintains the job bank database and graduate records, prepares annual reports required by regulatory agencies, and supports the Career Services Director in achieving required placement statistics, in line with standards and hiring data published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Key Responsibilities
Placement and Employer Outreach
- Work to place students in the field for which they are trained.
- Conduct market outreach along with job and internship development.
- Develop and maintain employer and community contacts.
- Manage and update the job bank database.
Career Development Programming
- Provide career development opportunities for students on an ongoing basis.
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance a Life Skills program as part of the curriculum.
- Prepare students for and conduct exit interviews and portfolio reviews.
- Actively participate in on-campus events, programs, and promotions, and assist with coordination of the annual graduation ceremony.
Records and Reporting
- Prepare student files and ensure completion of all necessary documentation.
- Maintain an accurate database of student and graduate files, and proactively follow up with and track all graduates.
- Assist with preparation of annual reports as required by regulatory agencies.
- Support the Career Services Director in achieving required placement statistics.
Qualifications
Education and Language
- Completed Bachelor's degree, preferably in counseling, human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Experience and Availability
- Prior related experience in the staffing industry or a related industry preferred.
- Prior teaching experience in a postsecondary institution preferred.
- Persuasive communication skills with an orientation toward results.
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet business objectives.
Benefits
Core Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 12 paid holidays, paid time off, and a paid volunteer day.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Short-term life insurance, with supplemental life insurance options.
- Growth opportunities and a talent referral program.
- Education assistance and professional development benefits.
- Paid day off on your birthday for full-time employees after two years.
No-Cost Benefits
- Group life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- MetLaw discount legal assistance services.
- TicketsAtWork exclusive entertainment and services discounts.
Who Thrives as a Student Services Coordinator
This role rewards a connector who works in two languages. The strongest candidates counsel students and coordinate with families and employers in English and Spanish with equal ease, and they build employer relationships that turn into real placements for graduates.
It is also a coaching seat. People who do well here enjoy guiding students through resumes, interviews, exit interviews, and portfolio reviews, and they keep the Life Skills program fresh and practical for every cohort, with postsecondary teaching experience a welcome plus.
Finally, the work is measured. Placement statistics, graduate tracking, and regulatory reporting all run through this desk, so the best fit stays organized, follows up proactively, and works to results, including evenings and weekends when campus events and deadlines call for it.
About Excelon Associates and the Client
Excelon Associates is a retained executive search firm founded in 2007, headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, with offices in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida, and a dedicated recruitment practice across higher education. This search is being conducted by Excelon Associates on behalf of a private university client.
The client's Kissimmee campus fosters a community devoted to academic excellence, innovation, and human development, supported by a culture of teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning. Employees enjoy professional growth opportunities, career stability, and the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that changes lives through education. You can browse current open roles, review recent campaigns, or explore the firm's higher education recruitment practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this Student Services Coordinator role based?
The role is based in Kissimmee, Florida, at the client's campus, working directly with students, graduates, and local employers.
Is Spanish required for this role?
Yes. The posting requires bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Who is the employer, and who is running the search?
The employer is a private university with a campus in Kissimmee, Florida. The search is being conducted by Excelon Associates, and all inquiries and applications should be directed to Excelon Associates. The client's identity is shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process.
What experience is required?
A completed Bachelor's degree, preferably in counseling, human resources, or business administration. Staffing industry experience and prior postsecondary teaching experience are both preferred, alongside persuasive, results-oriented communication.
What are the schedule expectations?
This is a full-time position. The Coordinator should be able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to support campus events, career fairs, and placement deadlines.
How do I apply?
Apply directly through the live posting using the Apply Now button, or submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Excelon Associates. All inquiries are held in confidence.
Is this an equal opportunity search?
Yes. Excelon does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply for This Student Services Coordinator Role
This search is being conducted by Excelon Associates on behalf of a private university client in Kissimmee, Florida. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest to Excelon Associates. All inquiries are held in confidence.
Apply NowThe client is an equal opportunity employer and values all applications. Excelon does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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