Description:
Develops and administers advanced career programming and
resources for the students and alumni of a college. Serves as an
industry expert in the areas of executive recruitment and
organizational management. Develops new internship programs and
placement opportunities with local, national and global
employers.
1. Develops and implements programming to educate experienced
graduate students and alumni about career development and job
search activities.
2. Consults with experienced candidates and employers on issues
related to career growth and hiring programs; conducts assessments
and administers executive coaching to working professionals.
3. Contacts potential employers to promote placement activities for
the college. Collaborates with executive recruiters to place
graduate students and alumni in senior level and executive
management roles.
4. Serves as liaison between employers, faculty, administrators and
alumni to advance career opportunities.
5. Represents the college to external groups to promote the
admissions, alumni relations and placement goals of the
college.
6. Manages experienced hire programs for one or more graduate
degree programs. Monitors, analyses and reports on labor market
conditions and emerging technologies to assist in program
development.
7. Maintains and analyzes data and conducts assessments regarding
career services and placement for reporting to the university and
the media.
8. Develops training for students inside and outside the classroom
to help them build and assess skills related to professional
communications and development.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Position Information
Description:
The Rockwell Career Center supports over 8,500 business majors
within the C.T. Bauer College of Business by providing career and
professional development, hosting industry-focused events, and
connecting academia with industry. We are a committed team of
professionals focused on student success.
The Career Development specialist will provide career development
services to undergraduate Management and Supply Chain Management
students at the C.T. Bauer College of Business, through individual
advising/coaching, workshops, and seminars. Advise undergraduate
students on career related topics such as career exploration,
resumes and cover letters, technical and case interviews, search
strategies, offer negotiation, and more. Collaborate with the
undergraduate and MBA/MS career coaching teams to apply best
practices and provide world-class career services. Work with
industry relations managers to gain information and promote
internship and job opportunities to students, and to prepare
students to interview for these roles. Participate in First
Destination data collection efforts. Support institutional events,
including orientation, career mixers, student organizations and
other student events. Collaborate with colleagues in the Rockwell
Career Center, Undergraduate Business Programs Office and
college-wide.
Qualifications: Experience will be considered in
lieu of master’s degree. Bachelor’s degree required.
Required Qualifications:
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to speak and present in a classroom
environment
• Minimum of 3 years experience with career coaching or
recruiting
Preferred Qualifications:
• Business experience in recruiting, consulting, industry specific
roles, and/or experience working in higher education
• Exemplary ability to motivate students through the job search
process
• 3 years of relevant work experience in career coaching,
leadership training within a business career services office, or a
combination of business career services experience and industry
experience in a related business industry
This is a full-time, in-office position. Core office hours are
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. Evening and weekend hours may be required
as needed for presentation or event coverage.
Notes to Applicant: Please include full work
history on resume.
Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume
MQ: 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. Requires a minimum of
three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
