Career Development Specialist

Texas Tech Career Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University’s University Career Center is seeking a Career Counselor to guide students and alumni in internships and job searches, deliver engaging workshops, and manage employer partnerships.

You will oversee employer relations, assist with the job board approval process, and collaborate with faculty to expand career readiness programs and events across campus.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years of related experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree in a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach students regarding job search documents, internships, and full-time opportunities.
• Create and manage relationships with employer partners to support recruiting and student development.
• Deliver workshops and presentations on career readiness topics.
• Assist in the employer/job approval process on the job board.
• Support events, career fairs, and employer info sessions.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration on specialized programming.
• Organize and execute assigned events and career readiness activities.
• Lead planning and execution of job fairs and events to maximize engagement.

Skills

One-on-one interactions

Networking

Student counseling

Verbal and written communication

Computational skills

Tech savviness

Customer service

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

MS Office / Outlook

Student engagement

Career services systems

Job board platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years related experience

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook

Career services platforms

Job board platforms

Job description

• Coach students regarding job search documents and internship and full-time employment opportunities.
• Create and manage relationships with existing employer partners through exceptional customer service to enhance recruiting efforts and student career development.
• Deliver workshops and presentations on various career readiness topics to support career exploration and development of students/alumni.
• Assist in managing the overall approval process for employers and jobs on job board.
• Assist employers with job board issues (posting jobs, on-campus interview schedules, events, etc.).
• Focus on specialized programming and collaboration with designated college administration and faculty.
• Deliver specialized programming as requested by college faculty and administration to support student career readiness.
• Manage vendor partnerships and resources.
• Work with students and alumni to enhance career development in face-to-face and virtual settings.
• Organize, manage and execute assigned events.
• Lead the planning and execution of job fair and/or career readiness event, including employer outreach, event logistics, cross-campus collaboration, marketing efforts, and post-event assessment to maximize student and employer engagement.
• Participation in presentations and career readiness events outside normal work hours
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Description:

Under general direction, provides career counseling, internship and job search services, and outreach programs to students and alumni; oversees the case management of assigned active employers; assists with career services' events; teaches career decision-making course; markets career services to students, alumni, and faculty/staff.

About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and wellpositioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

University Career Center, our mission is to promote the success of Texas Tech students and alumni through face-to-face and virtual methods. We serve the Red Raider community through individual appointments as well as presentations, career fairs, employer info sessions, etiquette events and our Career Closet.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two (2) years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to succeed in one-on-one interactions.
• Experience networking within a business environment.
• Experience working with students, career counseling, job placement, human resources or corporate recruitment.
• Masters Degree in related field.
• Ability to make decisions and work both independently and in team situations.
• Verbal and written communication skills and computational skill.
• Technologically adept.
• Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism.
• Flexibility of work hours during peak workload time frames of the semester.
• Strong ability in the areas of public speaking and interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook.
• Strong desire to work with students and student organizations.
• Experience with career services management systems or job board platforms.