Career Consultant

Posting Details
Posting Details

Posting Number
S05890P

Position Title
Career Consultant

Functional Title
Career Consultant

Department
Career Center

Salary Range
$48,000-Depending on Qualifications

Pay Basis
Monthly

Position Status
Regular full-time

Location
Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date
09/10/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Desired Start Date
10/01/2024

Job Summary
Are you passionate about helping others succeed and making a meaningful impact on their future careers? As a Career Consultant at the University of Texas at Dallas University Career Center, you'll engage directly with students and alumni through personalized advising, including resume and cover letter revisions, career planning, and interview preparation. This role also involves collaboration with faculty, departments, and teams to create and deliver workshops, events, and presentations that enhance career readiness.

As career centers evolve to meet the changing needs of students and the job market, adaptability is key. You'll be part of a dynamic team that is scaling services to reach a broader audience. This role requires someone who is not only adaptable and accepting of change but also eager to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Beyond individual consultations, you'll play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies to communicate the value and impact of the career center's services to the university community. We encourage creativity in finding innovative ways to promote our resources and expand our reach. This position reports to the Associate Director of Career Development. The University Career Center is a key component of the Student Affairs division at UT Dallas.

This role reports to the Associate Director of Career Development. The University Career Center is part of the Student Affairs division of UT Dallas.

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and one to three years professional work experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with; Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or a closely related discipline. Direct Career Services and career advising experience, as well as experience administering personality and career assessments, is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual career coaching services to students and alumni in all aspects of the career development process.
• Develop, organize, and deliver career programming, including workshops, presentations, seminars, and other events to enhance student career readiness.
• Build and maintain partnerships with faculty and administration, working collaboratively with academic units, colleges, and student service departments to promote career readiness initiatives
• Market and promote the University Career Center to gain buy-in from university stakeholders, including faculty, administration, and student service departments. Develop and implement strategies to effectively communicate the value and impact of the center's services.
• Periodically engage in activities beyond the regular office hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, in order to accommodate presentations and events. Flexibility regarding evenings and weekends is required based on the demands of the situation.
• Contributes to the overall success of the career center by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Must be willing and able to attend professional development opportunities and events on and off campus. Must possess the willingness and ability to occasionally work an unconventional work schedule that may include some evenings and weekends. Must be able to negotiate stairs and capable of lifting and pulling 10 - 15 pounds.

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information
Remote Work Notice:
After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options - approved by department

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

Special Instructions Summary

Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .