Career Consultant/Coach - Undergraduate & Graduate Programs, Texas McCombs

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Red McCombs School of Business invites applications for a Career Consultant/Coach to support undergraduate and graduate students on UT's Main Campus. The role focuses on one-on-one coaching, resume and interview guidance, and targeted career programming within the CMCR portfolio.

You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and employers to expand programming, track outcomes, and advance students toward successful transitions into the workforce.

Qualifications

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Strong customer focus and ability to listen to students and stakeholders.
• Excellent resume writing, interviewing and job search skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver career programming and coaching.
• Effective presentation and public speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching and small group advising on resumes, interviews, career strategy, networking, and salary negotiation.
• Stay abreast of best practices and trends for specific industries/functional areas.
• Serve as a liaison to faculty and staff relevant to student caseload.
• Track student progress and employability, conduct outreach, and collect internship and post-graduation employment data.
• Collaborate to develop career education strategy, content, and delivery to meet evolving student needs.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Coaching

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant education and experience

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Career Consultant/Coach - Undergraduate & Graduate Programs, Texas McCombs

––

Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

––

Position Open To:

All Applicants

––

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

––

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

––

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

––

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

––

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

––

Job Details:

General Notes

Join Our Talent Pool: Shape Future Careers as a Consultant/Coach at McCombs!

Are you passionate about transforming students’ lives through career coaching and development? The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin is expanding our talent pool of professionals for our Career Education & Coaching teams.

Why Apply?

• Be considered for future coaching openings across our top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs.


• Guide the next generation of business leaders in launching successful careers.


• Collaborate with dedicated colleagues committed to excellence in career education and coaching.

We’re proactively building a talent pool to support the evolving needs of our programs. By applying to this evergreen posting, you’ll be considered for future opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals.

About Texas McCombs

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands‑on experiences alongside the ground‑breaking research and thought leadership of a world‑class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human‑centered and future‑focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/.

Purpose

This Career Consultant/Coach position will join the Career Education and Coaching team within McCombs Career Management & Corporate Relations (CMCR). The primary goal is to provide one‑on‑one career coaching, targeted career programming/resources, and career education to a variety of McCombs students.

Responsibilities

Career Consulting

• Provide one‑on‑one career coaching and small group advising on resumes, interviews, career strategy, networking, and salary negotiation.


• Stay abreast of best practices and trends for specific industries/functional areas.


• Serve as a liaison to faculty and staff relevant to student caseload.


• Track student progress and employability, conduct outreach, and collect internship and post‑graduation employment data.

Career Education: Teaching & Resource Development

• Collaborate with the Career Education & Coaching team to continually develop career education strategy, content, pedagogy, and mode of delivery to meet evolving students’ learning needs and to prepare students for a constantly evolving marketplace.


• Coordinate and execute caseload‑specific career curriculum, customized to core student population.


• Create relevant digital content for online channels (i.e., websites) and maintain online resources.


• Explore and define opportunities for expanding remote/online delivery capabilities.


• Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and trends in recruiting and career advising.


• Request programming funds and submit requests through McCombs Intranet System for events, room reservations, purchase orders, contracts, etc. and adhere to UT and McCombs policies and procedures.

Career Programming & Engagement

• Collaborate with the Employer Engagement & Special Events team to develop and execute new programming, panels, and recruiting events preparing students for the changing labor market.


• Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and trends in recruiting and career advising.


• Request programming funds and submit requests through McCombs Intranet System for events, room reservations, purchase orders, contracts, etc. and adhere to UT and McCombs policies and procedures.

Project/Program Management

• Collaborate with members of the Career Education and Coaching, Employer Engagement, and other teams in the Program Office(s) to coordinate schedules, calendars, events, and opportunities to build relationships with employers, alumni, and current students.


• Oversee 1 or more major projects individually or in partnership with other team members. Major projects may include:

Marginal/Incidental functions

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• R__elevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.




• Strong customer focus (ability to listen attentively to students and other internal and external stakeholders to understand and respond positively to their requests) is required.




• An interest in supporting students navigating career transitions with confidence and clarity, helping them manage stress and career uncertainties




• An entrepreneurial orientation, proven track record of taking initiative and making things happen (i.e., self‑starter)




• Exceptional resume writing, interviewing and job search skills.




• Demonstrated project management abilities, interpersonal skills, and excellence in oral and written communication.




• Strong organizational work skills, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments, and following through on all projects independently.




• Must be able to develop effective presentations and speak confidently to large audiences.




• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment.




• Highly proficient with web‑based resources, spreadsheet and presentation software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience with distance learning methods and technologies.


• Experience supporting students with F-1 student visas.


• Extensive knowledge of job search skills and recruiting processes for technology, financial services, or consulting industries in a core function (e.g., recruiting/sourcing, finance, strategy, product management/marketing, operations).


• Deep knowledge of career fields within business education (specifically within Finance Services, Consulting, Technology, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation)


• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students, alumni, and recruiters.


• Proficiency with pivot tables in Excel for data analysis.


• Demonstrated knowledge of job search and process management.


• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and/or 12Twenty is a plus.


• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and/or other remote communication technologies, including leading large group presentations with students, members of the organization, and external guests.

Salary Range

• $60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.


• Regular weekday hours required. M-F work hours will flex accordingly and may require evening or weekend availability during peak periods to support student programs.


• This is an Austin, Texas-based position.


• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV




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




• Letter of interest

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.

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.

Background Checks:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as a equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

––

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]


• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]


• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

––

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.