Frisco Career Services Executive

University of North Texas - Denton; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Frisco seeks an Associate Director, Career Services to prepare students for internships and engage with local employers to stay aligned with workforce needs. You will coach individuals, lead group workshops, and teach internship-related coursework at UNT Frisco.

The role oversees two Career and Employer Development Specialists and supports multiple majors while advancing UNT's career readiness initiatives and industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of professional related experience.
• Knowledge of career advising and development.
• Excellent presentation and counseling skills.
• Ability to supervise, train, and plan work of subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Individual student coaching for internship preparation and group programming in workshop style events.
• 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.

Skills

Career advising

Student coaching

Employer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years professional experience

Job description

The University of North Texas in Frisco seeks an Associate Director, Career Services to prepare students for internships and engage with local employers to stay aligned with workforce needs. You will coach individuals, lead group workshops, and teach internship-related coursework at UNT Frisco.

The role oversees two Career and Employer Development Specialists and supports multiple majors while advancing UNT's career readiness initiatives and industry partnerships.