Office of Professional Development - College of Business

Office of Professional Development - College of Business
The Office of Professional Development (OPD) provides academic advising, career coaching services and study abroad resources to students in the College of Business. Staffed by experienced Human Resource professionals, our Career Coaches help students develop their career plans from the day they start classes in the college. The College of Business focuses on supporting our students’ academic and professional careers through our expert Advising Team (A-Team), Career Coaches and Study Abroad Program Team who can help set students up for success after graduation.
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Academic Success Coaching Team
The College of Business’
Academic Success Coaching Team
is the result of a partnership between the College and the UCF Division of Student Success and Wellbeing. This highly competent team is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for College of Business students. The team works with internal and external partners to provide academic and college engagement resources and is the primary academic advising and success coaching team for business students. Students will receive information and guidance through individual appointments, classes, workshops and collaborative partnerships with other student support teams and offices throughout the college and campus community. Students can take advantage of these opportunities as early as their new student orientation. Meetings with your assigned Academic Success Coach can be scheduled through myKnightStar.
Academic Success Coaches are available to:
Review General Education Program and major requirements
Explain UCF policies and procedures, to assist with course registration
Refer to other campus offices
Help students craft and execute their timely graduation plan
We provide these opportunities through scheduled appointments, group advising and technology-based advising. The team encourages business students to take advantage of critical career exploration and professional development programming provided by the college and our Career Coaches. You and your assigned Academic Success Coach will work together, from orientation to graduation, to establish your goals, design your academic plans and monitor your success. Your assigned Academic Success Coach is both your academic advisor and your success coach and will be with you from start to finish!
Our goals are to:
Help students make informed decisions about their major selection
Assist students to successfully navigate the curriculum associated with their chosen major
Aid students in the pursuit of internships and other professional development opportunities
Encourage students to take advantage of engagement-related programming in the college
Support students with their goal of graduation in a timely manner
See an Academic Success Coach for
Schedule Planning
Registration Errors
Graduation Checks
Academic Guidance
Make an Appointment*
Advising
Advising is by appointment only, outside of posted walk-in dates. Check
OPD Resource Course
for walk-in times and availability.
Meet the Academic Support Team
Professional Staff
Erin Aldinger
Academic Success Coach
Cody Archer
Academic Success Coach
Zoee Baggett
Academic Success Coach
Chandini Balwant
Academic Success Coach
Marie Burke
Academic Success Coach
Jasmine Carter
Academic Success Coach
Sam Clark
Academic Success Coach
Jeff Davis
Program Manager, Study Abroad
Troy Hahr
Curriculum Alignment Coordinator
Joyce Hernandez Gonzalez
Academic Success Coach
Ray Kennard
Assistant Director, Academic Success Coaching
Imamia Murshed
Student Advocate, Future Alumni Empowerment Coordinator
Nakia Randell
Academic Success Coach
Diana Taylor
Academic Success Coach
Stephanie Thompson
Academic Success Coach
Jessica Webber
Academic Success Coach
Dolin Wegner
Academic Success Coach
Advising Team (A-Team)
Peer Advising Staff
Amanda Ruiz Feliz
Advising Team Member
Salma Morinsola Mustapha
Advising Team Member
Isabella Negron
Advising Team Member
Justin Rosen
Advising Team Member
Career Coaches
Career Coaches are dedicated to helping business students “get to the one” — academically and professionally.
Focusing on professional development, Career Coaches work with students to help them formulate a plan for building a successful career. We also have specialized coaches who act as a liaison between employers and business students for networking opportunities, internships and potential jobs. Utilizing their previous human resources and recruiting experience, the coaches ultimately assist students with search strategies and ways to obtain employment upon graduation.
Each major has an assigned Career Coach. Students can attend a Career Cluster Session and make one-on-one appointments with their designated Career Coach.
See a Career Coach for
Resume Reviews
Mock Interviews
Major Exploration
Career Exploration
Types of Appointments
Career Cluster Sessions
Group sessions focused on foundational material related to:
Interviewing*
Resume Review (part I)*
Networking
Professional Etiquette
CPA/MSA/MBA
*Attendance at these sessions is required to schedule one-on-one mock interview and/or resume review appointments.
One-on-One Appointments
30-minute individualized coaching sessions:
Resume Review (part II): A deeper dive into resume improvements.
Mock Interview: An individualized interview session for a specific position or company.
Major Exploration: This non-academic appointment to help students identify the right major for their career goals. Does not include schedule planning.
To schedule a One-on-One Appointment with your Career Coach, click below:
Make a One-on-One Appointment*
To sign up for a Career Cluster Session, go to
Office of Professional Development Resource Course in Webcourses
. Through Webcourses, College of Business students have exclusive access to the Office of Professional Development Resource Course, which aids in their academic success and career search.
Meet the Coaches
Amber Bonachi
Career Coach
Mary H. Key
Career Coach - Career Development
Student Advocate & Empowerment
Imamia Murshed
Student Advocate & Empowerment Coordinator
The role of Student Advocate & Empowerment Coordinator is to support our students both in the classroom and in their personal lives. Students often experience “non-academic” challenges or life stressors that can adversely impact their academic success. The Student Advocate & Empowerment Coordinator aims to encourage and “empower” students to acquire and/or refine the skills necessary to navigate the full range of life issues they may encounter to reach their full potential.
To support CBA students throughout their time at UCF with their academic and non-academic pursuits a CBA Future Alumni Empowerment Webcourse has been created to achieve that goal.
To be added to the Webcourse or for empowerment-related inquiries, please email
CBAEmpowerment@ucf.edu
Employer Relations Team
Help BUSINESS students obtain internship and full-time positions. This involves a variety of things such as: providing students with job search strategy and support, seeking out new opportunities to promote to students, developing key relationships with students and employers to build a strong network in the business community, helping align students’ skills and career goals with open positions, performing company site visits, and more.
Types of Appointments
One-on-One Appointments (30 mins)
For students who:
Have been admitted to their major (required to attend)
Have a polished resume (required to attend)
Are ready to seek internship or career opportunities
What we provide:
A status check to gauge your level of readiness in regards to internship/job placement
An opportunity to share your career interests
An opportunity to showcase your skill sets and personal attributes that are desirable to employers. Your professional demeanor matters.
Time to establish an ongoing relationship with the ER team so we can better target and recommend you for future opportunities
A chance to learn about current openings and upcoming recruitment needs for a select group of employers
What we don’t offer:
Guaranteed internship/job placement
A personal recruiter who solely works to provide you with opportunities
Contact information for companies of interest
Career exploration or a deep resume review
To meet with a member of the Employer Relations team, click below:
Make an Appointment*
Meet the Employer Relations Team
Alexy Barker
Career Coach - Internship Coordinator
Amy Kavanaugh
Assistant Director, Career Coach - Senior Job Search
Study Abroad Program Team
Deborah Bello
Jeff Davis
Program Manager, Study Abroad
Jana Ibrahim
Brandon Rossler
The college offers
Study Abroad
experiences at every step of your academic career. Whether you plan to work for a large international firm or a bank in your hometown, studying abroad can help prepare you for your career in our global economy.
Study Abroad Program**
International Program Exploration
Internships Abroad
International Business minor
Make an Appointment*
** Study Abroad Program Advisors are available by appointment only.
OPD Leadership Team
Darrell Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies & Executive Director, Office of Graduate Programs
Nina Leonard, Ed.D.
Director of Academic Success Coaching
Denise McFadden
Director of Professionalism Programming & Lecturer - Career Professionalism Series
Upcoming Professional Development Events
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Signature Events
The Invitational: An Event for Internships, Externships & Jobs
The Invitational is the exclusive career and internship fair for the College of Business that is held each Fall and Spring semester. Business students can earn an invitation to the event from a faculty member or by completing certain activities, such as meeting with a Career Coach, attending a Career Cluster, etc. The Invitational features 30-50 employers with open internships and jobs specifically for business students. It is a great way to connect with employers and gain valuable real world experience in industry.
Phone:
407-823-2185
Campus Location:
BA2-101
Services are offered by appointment.
Please use the appropriate contact method below for guidance from the College of Business Academic Success Coaching and Office of Professional Development Team. If you are unsure of the appropriate contact, connect with your assigned academic success coach for guidance.
General academic concerns (not including those listed above):
opd@ucf.edu
Due to FERPA, these should be items from a current UCF student related to their academics.
This is not a general inbox for all College of Business inquiries and items outside of our scope cannot be addressed.
For form completion/review requests (transient, letter requests, registration issue, change of major, or minor declaration), please email
cbaforms@ucf.edu
For study abroad inquiries, please schedule an appointment with CBA Study Abroad Program Team or email
cbastudyabroad@ucf.edu
For GEB (Career Professionalism Series) inquiries, please use the email within your syllabus.
For general Career Coach inquiries, please contact
cbaemployerrelations@ucf.edu
Helpful Links
Waitlist Information
Excess-hours Information
Academic Calendar
Grade Forgiveness Policies*