Career and Employer Specialist

Title: Career and Employer Specialist

Employee Classification: Student Services Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Div of Student Affairs

Department: UNT-DSA-Frisco-160110

Job Location: Frisco

Salary: 47, 300.00

FTE:

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
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Department Summary

UNT at Frisco Student Services enhances the student experience by providing co-curricular activities aligned with students' academic and professional goals. We help students achieve academic and career related successes and overall wellbeing. Student Services is the center for all resources and information related to being a student at UNT at Frisco. Frisco Student Services delivers holistic and student-centered programs that support our students from the moment they walk through our doors until the day they walk across that stage as graduates. Working closely with faculty and industry partners, our goal is to create an environment that cultivates the academic, personal, and professional success of the UNT at Frisco population.

Position Overview

The UNT at Frisco Career Coach and Employer Specialist will serve as a key team member of the Frisco Student Services department with focused attention on career-readiness programming for all students at the UNT at Frisco campus. This position provides one-on-one and group coaching to students on the topics of career exploration, personal branding, networking, interviewing, work-integrated learning, and job searching or graduate school preparation. This position will build and maintain relationships with employers and community partners to increase career opportunities for students and alumni. This position will be responsible for collecting and sharing data for tracking student engagement and outcomes. This position will collaborate with faculty, local employers, academic advisors, and industry partners to integrate career planning into holistic student experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor'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

· Student-centered mindset
· Coaching and mentoring
· Event planning and facilitation
· Collaboration teamwork
· Relationship-building
· Data-driven decision making

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree Preferred

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Provide one-on-one and group coaching to students on the topics of career exploration, personal branding, networking, interviewing, work-integrated learning, and job searching or graduate school preparation.
• Develop and deliver interactive training to students in workshop style seminars on the topics of career exploration, personal branding, networking, interviewing, work-integrated learning, and job searching or graduate school preparation. 
• Facilitate outreach efforts with both internal and external partners to present information on the purpose and resources within the Gupta Career Center such as classroom settings, student organizations, local employers, and community events. 
• Collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, and industry partners to integrate career planning into holistic student experience. 
• Support work-integrated learning initiatives, including internships, cooperative education, micro-credentialing and job shadowing. 
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and community partners to increase career opportunities for students and alumni. 
• Utilize available software and resources to help students identify and pursue meaningful career paths. 
• Maintain knowledge of job market trends, workforce development, and employer needs relevant to Frisco and the greater DFW area. 
• Track student engagement and outcomes using career services management systems (e.g., Handshake, Salesforce, survey data) and prepare reports as needed. 
• Contribute to Gupta Career Center marketing and outreach efforts through social media, newsletters, website information, and events. 
• Participate in Frisco Student Services strategic planning and assessment activities. 
• Provide support to team members within department through assistance providing services, support, programs, event preparation, retreat participation, etc. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8-5, occasional evenings and Saturdays

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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