Summary
Assists University Career Services leadership in providing career advising, career counseling, and job placement services for students and recent alumni. This position will provide services at Sugar Land, Katy and Main Campus, as necessary. Facilitates awareness of services with an emphasis on developing new employment opportunities for recent alumni in the greater Houston community.
Job Duties
Description:
Assists University Career Services leadership in providing
career advising, career counseling, and job placement services for
students and recent graduates. Facilitates awareness of services
with an emphasis on developing new employment opportunities for UH
alumni in the greater community.
1. Advises and counsels University of Houston students and new
alumni in career decision-making, organizing, and implementing a
professional job search. Addresses the needs of job seekers who are
considering career changes and those who have delayed entry to, or
who are re-entering, the job market.
2. Provides resources and training in the preparation of resumes,
the development of effective interview skills, and sources of
employment opportunities.
3. Manages alumni career services resources for new alumni,
including policies and procedures, communications with alumni, the
use of information technology, the development of brochures and
other literature, administration of fees, and program
assessments.
4. Cultivates and maintains close working relationships with
university organizations and community agencies that might serve as
resources for UH students and new alumni, including the UH Alumni
Organization, various college-based alumni organizations, executive
recruiters, sponsors of job fairs, and others.
5. Coordinates and/or participates in job development, survey
research, work-study job placement, workshops and presentations
within and outside the career center, and other special projects of
University Career Services.
6. Maintains employment and internship data and conducts
assessments relative to the utilization of career services,
satisfaction with services, and other quantifiable and qualitative
aspects of career services.
7. Leads training sessions for colleagues on appropriate career
development topics. Participates in professional development
activities offered by the department, the Division of Student
Affairs, the University, and professional organizations. Maintains
a self-directed program of professional readings.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required
MQ: Education: Requires application of advanced principles,
techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough
general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is
typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree
or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of
specialization that is directly related to the type of work being
performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of
directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing:
None.
Additional Information / Addendum:
Overview:
Coach undergraduate, graduate students, and recent alumni at UH
Main, Sugar and Katy campuses. Facilitate workshops covering topics
on career exploration, interviewing, networking, job/internship
search techniques, and graduate/professional school preparation.
Analyze and interpret career assessment results and incorporate
them in career coaching sessions.
Additional Specific Duties and
Responsibilities:
-Career Coaching and Facilitation - Coach students and facilitates
engaging workshops regarding career exploration, preparation,
interviewing, networking and job/internship search techniques.
Analyze and interpret career assessment results and incorporate in
career counseling and coaching sessions.
Marketing and Project Management:
-Lead UCS marketing committee and ensures all marketing projects
are streamlined and completed before the deadline. This includes
leading the committee to research and order promotional items for
student and employer giveaways.
-Promotes and markets University Career Services (UCS) services
such as Cougar Pathway, Focus 2, Career Assessments, and
Springshare platform to engage students/recent alumni
participation. Responsible for supporting the marketing, and
outreach of UCS career fairs and featured/prep weeks to students
and recent alumni at the Sugar Land and Katy campuses in
partnership with the employer development and relations team.
-Assists local employers with recruiting UH students by sharing
information about job posting, career fairs, other campus
recruiting options. Works closely with local employers through
Chamber of Commerce, to promote career fairs and recruiting
opportunities
Campus Collaboration and Partnerships:
-Collaborates with college partners to conducts workshops and
seminars concerning career preparation, interviewing skills and Job
search techniques. Conduct in-classroom presentations, collaborate
with faculty and staff to plan career events.
-Plans and coordinates recruiting events like brown bag
presentations, employer panels, tabling, and careers fair from
inception to implementation including logistics and ordering food.
Promote University Career Services (UCS) recruitment services such
as Cougar Pathway and engage students/alumni participation in
career fairs, on campus recruitment, and other UCS events
Community Relationship Management:
-Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with university
organizations and community agencies in the Sugar Land and Katy
area. Collaborate with executive recruiters, faculty, and other key
community members in the Sugar Land and Katy area to leverage
resources for the benefit of UH students and recent alumni.
Employer Partnerships and Recruitment
Strategies:
-Collaborate with the Executive Director and Associate Director for
Employer Relations to establish partnerships with employers in the
Sugar Land and Katy area. Assist in developing recruitment
strategies and programs aimed at enhancing employer relationships
in the Sugar Land and Katy area to support career development
opportunities for students.
Assist with employer outreach in the Sugar Land and Katy area to
create and increase experiential learning (internships and co-ops)
opportunities for UH students
Employee Career Development and Training:
-Assists with providing career development support and ongoing
training to career development specialists.
Professional Development:
-Stays abreast of relevant labor market trends, and salary
resources through active participation in related national, local,
and/or regional professional associations. Engages in continuing
education, training, and on-going professional development
opportunities.
Assessment and Evaluation:
-Manages and evaluates career coaching services and programs;
prepares monthly status reports; strategically recommends and
implements improvements to services.
Desired Skills and Experience:
-Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to develop and
build relationships with diverse populations and employers.
-Ability to manage up and communicate clearly and respectfully
across different levels of the organization.
-Exhibit excellent presentation as well as professional written and
verbal communication skills.
-Good organizational skills; detail-oriented; self-starter;
creative; and willingness to learn.
-Good working knowledge of the career management technology
platforms such as Symplicity.
-Experience in marketing, communications and/or outreach to diverse
student populations
-Proficient knowledge of MS Office including SharePoint, and MS
Teams. As well as creative marketing tools, like, Canva
-Ability to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities and
changes in a fast-paced environment; problem solving skills.
-Exhibit strong project management and program coordination of
career related programs.
-Position may involve evening presentations and events.
-Performs other job-related duties as required