Job description
Department
UNT-Career Center-161510
Job Location
Denton
Full Time/Part Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit
https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Department Summary
The Career Center Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Career Coach to join our team. Lead efforts toward planning and implementing career development and job search programs and services to students by working with students, faculty and staff in assigned college(s). This includes but is not limited to individual advising and group workshops
Position Overview
Due to the impacts of COVID, the job market is rapidly changing, and students are in need of greater job preparation support. Students have identified that COVID has changed their intended career focus and/or the workforce needs for their chosen profession has changed because of the pandemic. These changes for students include the desire to serve others and/or the desire to identify a vocation that allows for more work/life balance. Additionally, the workforce changes include the need to work remotely as well as how positions are hired. Students are in need of better training and support to adjust to a virtual hiring process. Because of this need, UNT is hiring more career advisors to embed in the colleges to enhance support and provide more personal outreach to students. The increase in career advisors allows more students to have individualized attention that helps prepare them for these changes.
For this position, the College of Education at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Student Services Coordinator (Career Advisor) to join the College of Education team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Lead efforts toward planning and implementing career development and job search programs and services to students, by working with students, faculty and staff in the College of Education. This includes, but is not limited to, individual advising and group workshops.
- Identify and manage the internship program for their assigned department, ensuring that available internships meet all the departmental requirements for credit and the students that apply are eligible for the internship.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with current and new employers recruiting students from assigned department, in partnership with the COE Dean’s Office and the UNT Career Center.
- Lead job market research efforts for their assigned area, in order to provide current and relevant data to faculty and students. Work directly with student organizations in making connections to corporate speakers/mentors.
- Manage the assessment of career programs and services and deliver reports to their supervisor.
- Provide marketing of career services to the students and faculty in the assigned department.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops.
- Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations.
- Experience in networking across departments and programs.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.
- Some experience in customer service is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
- Experience in Kinesiology, Health, Recreation, and/or Human Development and Family Sciences.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm evenings and weekends as necessary
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Student Services Coordinator
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate
Job Duties
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Identify, maintain, and cultivate internship opportunities with community and corporate partners. Maintain a list of active internship sites and experiences.
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Analyze student’s career paths, initiate career assessments, provide advice on resume development, interview preparation, and offer internship and job search resources.
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Develop and conduct workshops and seminars on a variety of topics, assess their effectiveness and implement changes needed to engage and enhance student preparedness for the workplace.
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Support students interested in pursuing graduate studies and identifying appropriate internship activities.
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In collaboration with the COE Student Advising Office, create student engagement related to career readiness in the college.
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Develop ongoing relationship with faculty, staff and administration working with the College of Education student population.
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Track data related to career development, student engagement, and student retention. Analyze and report progress to COE. Reports should include evidence of the impact of student engagement on retention and career success.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S5124P
Position End Date (if temporary)
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