DIR CAREER PATHWAYS CENTER

Texas Southern University

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Texas Southern University in Houston seeks aDIR CAREER PATHWAYS CENTER to lead the university's career services. You will oversee internship programs, career counseling, and professional readiness activities for students and alumni, collaborating with faculty and staff to expand opportunities.

The role emphasizes developing employer relationships, tracking outcomes, managing a budget, and delivering innovative program strategies to support student success and post-graduate employment.

Qualifications

Master's degree in college student personnel, social work, counseling, educational administration, business, or related field preferred.
Years of experience may be used in lieu of education at a rate of one for one and five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience including career counseling, job placement, internship and employee development or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Marketing and outreach for the Career Pathways Center to TSU students, alumni, and staff.
Monitor and report engagement outcomes and provide annual data reports.
Develop and deliver presentations/workshops on career services topics.
Build employer relations to expand internships and job placements.
Manage the Career Pathways Center budget and daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Time management

Budget management

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Security Sensitive Position?: Yes

Hours of Work: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Position Number: TSU203782

Official TSU Title: DIR CAREER PATHWAYS CENTER

Grant Title: N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary: Under general supervision supports learning through a comprehensivecareer pathways program encompassing the following areas:internship identification and placement assistance, careercounseling, professional readiness assistance (resume writing,cover letter writing, interviewing skills, identifying job leads,completing the application process, and using the internet andsocial media), graduate school counseling and information, andother areas related to career success. These services are provided to current students and alumni.Actively collaborates with admissions, academic units, and alumniservices to promote career development to TSU students. Pivotal andhighly visible position. Works closely and collaboratively withfaculty, staff, alumni, and parents to expand possibilities forstudent learning, leadership, and employment.

Essential Duties Summary

Responsible for marketing all aspects of the Career Pathwaysprogram to the TSU community including students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Monitoring and tracking all engagement outcomes of students and alumni and providing annual reports on outcome data.
Along with other members of the Career Pathways Center staff, creating and providing presentations/workshops to students on various topics relevant to career services.
Developing strategies and initiatives to build and support career pathways and provide career opportunities in public, non-profit and business sectors to school/college undergraduate and graduate students.
Working closely with academic units and key external stakeholder groups to expand and maintain an employer recruitment network and to develop and sustain a continuum of internships and job placements.
Overseeing promotional efforts for Career Pathways Center, including preparation of promotional material, for distribution through social media, brochures, and other forms of wide-reaching advertisement.
Disseminating information on internships, career opportunities, and professional development activities to students, alumni, faculty, and staff through appropriate media.
Soliciting and utilizing employer feedback to update programs/services and to create and implement programs that respond to the needs of business, industry, and organizations.
Maintaining a current internship database.
Collecting and reporting Career Pathways internship placement statistics for TSU .
Developing and managing fiscal/budget for daily operations.
Engaging in revenue generating activities.
Providing innovative and strategic leadership, program development, and administration of a comprehensive career center serving all university stakeholders.
Developing new student-centered programs and initiatives that address evolving employment trends and needs.
Supporting student success and using best practices with regards to the operation of a comprehensive career services office.
Developing and monitoring the department’s long-range strategic plan, using best practices and a strong commitment to internal and external data collection, analysis, and ongoing program evaluation.
Developing corporate/employer relations strategies that expand employer involvement with the institution and the recruitment of students.
Developing and enforcing policies and procedures to address issues and processes of career services programs.
Developing an annual action plan based on university and consumer (student, alumni, and recruiter) feedback.
Performing other job‑related duties as assigned.

% FTE: 1.0

Hiring Range: $74,879.81 - $95,471.75

Education: Master’s degree in college student personnel, social work, counseling, educational administration, business, or related field preferred. Years of experience may be used in lieu of education at a rate of one for one AND five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience including career counseling, job placement, internship and employee development or equivalent experience.

Required Licensing/Certification: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
- Federal, State, Local, and County laws.
- Policies, procedures, and practices related to higher education career services opportunities.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skilled in:
- Providing effective customer service.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Multitasking and time management.
- Coordinating work of others.
- Budget development and management.
- Developing and leading projects.
- Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
- Collaborate with faculty, students, and administrators on project development to enhance career pathway development programs at the institution.
- Collect, accurately analyze, and report data.
- Present clear and effective messaging using a variety of platforms.
- Prepare detailed reports.
- Work independently.
- Communicate effectively.

Work Experience

Preferred

Experience in a higher education setting preferred.
Possesses an understanding of the cultural, social, and educational needs of a multi-ethnic campus community.

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Routine office environment.
Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects lightweight may be required.
Use of video display terminal.

Desired start date

Position End Date (if temporary)

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

* Do you have a Master's degree in college student personnel,social work,counseling, educational administration, business, or related field? Years of experience may be used in lieu of education at a rate of one for one AND five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience including career counseling, job placement, internship and employee development or equivalent experience.
- Master's degree in college student personnel, social work,counseling, educational administration, business, or related field.
- Years of experience may be used in lieu of education at a rate of one for one AND five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience including career counseling, job placement, internship and employee development or equivalent experience.
- None of the above.
* Do you have experience working in a higher education environment?
- Yes
- No

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