Job Description

Job Summary
Provides specialized career development guidance to assist current students and alumni in developing competencies required to pursue academic and career opportunities and achieve professional career development through workshops and presentations; Collaborate with faculty and staff to deliver career development content.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform individual career consultations with students and alumni on job search strategies, career/major decision making, resume writing, professional networking and interviewing strategies. Advise students on major and career choices.
Develop and coordinate inclusive programs and services to serve a diverse population of students and alumni.
Develop curriculum for and conduct career development related workshops and class presentations.
Acts as a liaison to University colleges to build rapport with various members of the faculty and staff. Conduct outreach and promote the Career Development Center events. Assist in assessing usage and effectiveness of office programs and services through measurable data collection. Analyze and synthesize labor and job market trends, career opportunities, and career development theory for undergraduates and graduates of the university.
Attend peer staff meetings, trainings, and occasional off-campus training/workshops throughout the year.
Participation in external professional associations as necessary.
Ability to work autonomously and in team environment. Work occasional weekends and evenings as assigned. Performs other duties necessary to support the mission and vision of the Career Development Center and The University of Texas at Arlington.
Possible supervision of student staff. Potential oversight and implementation of special projects and programs related to career engagement and professional development of students and UTA alumni.
Potential committee and task force involvement for the department, Division of Student Affairs, and/or university as a whole.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience working in higher education, career development, business, public relations, marketing or a related field. Or a Master’s degree and one (1) year of experience working in higher education, career development, business, public relations, marketing or a related field. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in career planning and development. Experience working with historically underrepresented populations. Experience in developing and conducting workshops/seminars. Ability to develop and conduct curriculum for workshops, class presentations and other group sessions. Knowledge of career counseling theories and contemporary job search techniques. Supervisory experience a plus.
Working Conditions
UTA currently offers a hybrid work schedule of 1 day remote per week. This is subject to change.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
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EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.