"Career Educator"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Career Educator
Posting Number: 2026161
Location: San Marcos
Department: Career Services
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $3,916.67
Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Evidence of engaging customer service experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation delivery appropriate for small and large audiences
• Direct experience in the planning and implementation of programs and projects
• Demonstrated proficiency of business software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, which could include majors related to health and human performance, chemistry, biology, and agricultural sciences
• Master’s or other advanced degree
• Demonstrated ability to maintain focus while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Knowledge of career theory and practice including career exploration and assessment, informational interviewing, experiential learning/internships, resume and cover letter writing, job interviewing, job search strategies, and preparing for graduate or professional school
• Experience providing career advising/coaching in one-on-one or group environments
• Prior employment with a college or university in a student advisory role

Job Description:
Career Educators are responsible for providing a broad range of programs and services to the university’s students and alumni including personalized career coaching/advising, recommending and assisting with use of online resources, and providing educational workshops and presentations. Career Educators regularly collaborate with faculty and staff, especially within the academic colleges, to support curricular and co-curricular career readiness initiatives.

Job Duties:

• Provide career support to, and draw information from, the College of Education, working collaboratively with faculty and staff to improve career readiness and professional opportunities for students and alumni - this position serves as the primary liaison to the College of Education for the advancement of career activities and resources, program development for current students, and works closely with the College of Education Academic Advising Center
• The position will also provide career support for the Natural Science areas within the College of Science and Engineering, to include majors in Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, in a career coaching capacity, and will work with the College of Science and Engineering Academic Advising Center, too
• Provide individual career coaching/support to students/alumni, assisting with career exploration as well as the development and execution of internship/job search strategies
• Develop and deliver career and professional development workshops across campus, in-person and virtually (e.g., classroom, student organization, residence hall presentations)
• Assist students with resume preparation, interviewing techniques and job search strategies
• Review and critique student/alumni resumes, cover letters and other application documentation, and conduct mock interviews with students and alumni
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for outreach purposes
• Assist with coordination of virtual and in-person job fairs and other career-focused events hosted by Career Services, the College of Education and/or the College of Science and Engineering
• Create and distribute regular and timely communications to students and alumni using various tools and platforms
• Contact and engage with prospective and current employer partners to market relevant department services and programs, with special emphasis on experiential learning activities and full-time job opportunities
• Help track and assess area performance and assist in conducting assessment activities
• Participate in professional development opportunities and serve on university teams and committees and/or internal Career Services teams/committees as requested
• May indirectly supervise, evaluate and train student workers or interns
• Assist with on-campus recruiting activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 11/21/2025
Job Close Date: 01/04/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55131

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55131 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.