Assistant Director, Career Services & Alumni Engagement

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a Career Services Advisor to assist leadership in providing career advising, counseling, and job placement services for students and recent alumni. The role will serve UH Sugar Land, Katy, and Main Campus locations as needed to expand employment opportunities in the Houston area.

The position emphasizes developing new employment opportunities for UH students and new alumni, with responsibilities including counseling, resume development, interview coaching, and

Qualifications

• Advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or equivalent business knowledge (Master's degree/related field).
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Certification/licensing: None.

Responsibilities

• Coach students and alumni in career decision-making and job search strategies.
• Provide resources and training for resumes and interview skills.
• Coordinate workshops and career events across UH campuses.
• Maintain employment/internship data and assess program outcomes.
• Develop partnerships with university departments and community employers.

Skills

Career advising

Resume preparation

Workshop facilitation

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree or related field

Tools

Symplicity

MS Office

SharePoint

MSTeams

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a Career Services Advisor to assist leadership in providing career advising, counseling, and job placement services for students and recent alumni. The role will serve UH Sugar Land, Katy, and Main Campus locations as needed to expand employment opportunities in the Houston area.

The position emphasizes developing new employment opportunities for UH students and new alumni, with responsibilities including counseling, resume development, interview coaching, and