Senior Career Counselor, Engineering Undergraduate Careers

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Wellness programs

Retirement programs

Tuition benefits

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Dallas is seeking an Assistant Director for Undergraduate Career Services. This role involves managing career services for engineering undergraduates, providing career advising, and organizing key events like career fairs. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and at least five years of experience in career services or corporate recruitment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in university career services or corporate recruitment management.
• Experience in SMU/Lyle Engineering is preferred.
• Executive coaching certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide career advising and exploration to undergraduate students.
• Plan and manage annual Engineering Connections career fair and related programs.
• Lead career database management and promote events through social media.
• Respond to employer requests and build relationships.
• Assist with annual employment reporting and tracking.
• Availability for evening and weekend events.
• Travel to employers and conferences as necessary.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Planning and time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SPSS

Qualtrics

Qualtrics (familiarity preferred)

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Dallas is seeking an Assistant Director for Undergraduate Career Services. This role involves managing career services for engineering undergraduates, providing career advising, and organizing key events like career fairs. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and at least five years of experience in career services or corporate recruitment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including professional development opportunities.