Associate Director, Career Services

University of North Texas; Frisco (TX); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of North Texas at Frisco seeks an Associate Director Career Services to prepare students for internships and coordinate employer engagement. The role includes coaching, workshop delivery, and supervising two Career and Employer Development Specialists.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience, with a preference for a Master's in Higher Education or related field. Office hours are Monday–Friday with occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of career advising and development
• Knowledge of University operations, policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of computer technology and applications in the career services field
• Ability to deal tactfully with students, individually and in group situations
• Excellent presentation and counseling skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to supervise, train, and plan work of subordinates
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Responsabilités

• Individual Student Coaching for internship preparation & group programming in workshop style events.
• Employer Engagement to learn what is needed in the workforce and to learn feedback loops that inform practice, coaching and curriculum adjustments.
• Faculty Partnerships within project-based learning programs to inform internship course design and connect employer guest speakers with courses of interest.
• Strategy/Planning/Assessment to create reports for directors or leadership.
• Internship Course instructor using engaging course design and ongoing student connection.
• Work with Prospective Students at recruitment events and guide students and parents about UNT at Frisco opportunities.
• Collaborate with Academic Advisors to integrate career readiness and create innovative support approaches.

Connaissances

Career advising

University policies

Counseling

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Masters degree in Higher Education/Student Development/Counseling

Description du poste

Title

Associate Director, Career Services

Employee Classification

Associate Dir, Career Services

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

58,000.00

FTE

1.000000

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 University of North Texas Health 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.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

UNT at Frisco Student Services enhances the student experience by providing co-curricular activities aligned with students' academic and professional goals. We strive to 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, we strive to create an environment that cultivates the academic, personal, and professional success of the UNT at Frisco population.

Position Overview

The Associate Director Career Services is responsible for preparing students for internships within the community and engaging with area employers to stay up to date on the needs of their workforce. This person coaches individual students through process, facilitates group-level workshops such as mock-interviews, networking opportunities, and creation of personal brand artifacts as well as serves as instructor of internship courses for multi-disciplinary programs at the UNT at Frisco campus. This position also supervises two Career and Employer Development Specialists who serve all majors at the Frisco campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of career advising and development
• Knowledge of University operations, policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of computer technology and applications in the career services field
• Ability to deal tactfully with students, individually and in group situations
• Excellent presentation and counseling skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to supervise, train, and plan work of subordinates
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Higher Education/Student Development/Counseling+5 or more years of student development experiences or equivalent.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Individual Student Coaching for internship preparation & Group Programming in workshop style events that prepare students for upcoming experiential learning opportunities.
• Employer Engagement to learn more about what is needed in the workforce and to learn feedback loops that inform our practice, coaching and curriculum adjustments.
• Faculty Partnerships within project-based learning programs to inform internship course design and connect employer guest speakers with courses of interest.
• Strategy/Planning/Assessment which sorts through evaluation feedback to create reports for academic program directors or leadership to stay informed of what interns are learning in their workplace or where areas for improvement may lie.
• Internship Course instructor using engaging course design that stays connected with students throughout internship experience and allows for reflective learning throughout.
• Work with Prospective Students when asked to participate in recruitment events and guide students and parents through what to expect during time at UNT at Frisco and explain career engagement opportunities that support students' growth and connection to industry.
• Work with Academic Advisors to integrate career readiness and create innovated approaches for students to gain seamless support and preparation.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

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.

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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.