Career Advisor, Engineering Career Assistance Center, Cockrell School of Engineering

3 weeks ago

Austin, United States The University of Texas at Austin Full time

Job Details

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General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Position to start in July 2024.

Purpose

The Career Advisor is responsible for delivering first-rate career services for Cockrell School of Engineering students and alumni to aid them in making informed career decisions, gaining practical experience and transferable skills, preparing for an effective job search, and finding suitable accommodation post-graduation. This position also focuses on leading multiple career service or administrative programs such as career fairs, first destination reports, externship, classroom outreach, first year interest groups, and more.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual advising sessions to help students/alumni make informed career decisions and to aid in preparation of job application materials

Provide expert guidance on year-by-year career planning

Direct students/alumni to relevant career tools and online/campus resources

Deliver career workshops and topical outreach presentations to general and targeted student populations

Assist with logistical and administrative details for career fairs, office-related events, and departmental events

Coordinate programs and perform duties which may include externships, supervising student staff, tracking graduate accommodation via first destination reports, etc.

Stay up-to-date with current trends affecting campus recruiting, job market, immigration, etc.

Produce marketing, promotional material, and social media content for owned programs

Collaborate with a student mentor to lead and facilitate a cohort for the First Year Interest Group program

Provide exceptional front of house customer service to students, employer guests, prospective families, and visitors of the university

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience coordinating student programs, recruiting, student advising/mentoring, and/or other related responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to work with and support students and their families.

High energy, team player with strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of constituents; students, parents, faculty and other staff members. Demonstrated professional demeanor.

Proven ability to take ownership of programs and innovate new ideas for continuous improvement

Able to work independently and in teams with overlapping projects.

Solid proficiency with standard applications in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite

Quick learner of online and technology tools such as online databases, platforms, and applications

Familiarity with video and web conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.

Able to work in a multi-faceted environment with tightly scheduled programs and deadlines.

Appreciation for and knowledge of engineering/STEM education and knowledge of The University of Texas at Austin and the Cockrell School of Engineering.

Knowledge of UT Austin undergraduate student processes and relevant administrative systems.

Experience coordinating program with academic or experiential components.

Experience in career services.

Salary Range

$49,000 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Work outside of normal business hours may be required on a periodic basis during peak periods or for special events.

Work Shift

Standard work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Flexible schedule and/or hybrid telework may be allowed.

Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis or for special events.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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