Associate Director of Career Services & Student Engagement

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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Associate Director of Career Services, under general direction, oversees the administration and organization of the Career Services Center and Student Engagement including career operations, all aspects of graduate and undergraduate student employment, career counseling, career assessment, student development workshops, employer outreach, and job development.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate based on education and experience

Schedule/Location: Full-time | College Station, TX | This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in counseling, Student Affairs, or related degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Project Manager.
• Certified OSHA Safety Inspector.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Program Development

• Leads the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.
• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates career services programs: This includes coaching for graduate and undergraduate students and alumni related to: exploring career options; crafting job search marketing materials; networking and interviewing; evaluating offers and negotiating salary; and transitioning from graduate school to professional or academic positions.
• Directs advising and programming specifically for career counseling, career exploration, resume review, interview preparation, and other career development support.
• Conducts annual assessment of effectiveness of programs and implements program improvements based on assessment data.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with employers. Establishes connections with a broad base of employers, government agencies, private industries, nonprofit agencies, and school districts.
• Develops, monitors, and manages the departmental budget to ensure effective fiscal management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training and Resource Development

• Develops, organizes, and presents workshops, classes, and professional development seminars on job seeking skills.
• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates career services programs: This includes coaching for students and alumni related to: exploring career options; crafting job search marketing materials; networking and interviewing; evaluating offers and negotiating salary; and transitioning from graduate school to professional or academic positions.
• Provides advising and programming specifically for career counseling, career exploration, resume review, interview preparation, and other career development support.
• Develops and coordinates career-related educational programs for classes, student organizations, groups of prospective students, new student orientations, and others as appropriate.
• This may include etiquette dinner(s) and custom workshops and presentations.
• Plans and implements career fairs and other career related forums.
• Trains and advises members of the student government.

Communication and Engagement

• Coordinates directly with academic Colleges, employers, alumni, and students regarding the objectives of the internship program.
• Coordinates and oversees processes associated with on-campus interviewing.
• Plans, coordinates, and hosts annual events, including career fairs, graduate fairs, and other professional development activities.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates student leadership opportunities that enhance learning, involvement in campus life, leadership development, and success outside the classroom.
• Plans, coordinates, develops, and executes University policies, procedures, and practices relating to student leadership programs.
• Develops and nurtures collaborative relationships across campus to ensure quality program and activity partnerships.
• Oversee the development and ongoing maintenance and updating of the departmental web page.
• Manages the departmental marketing publications, license agreements, and handbooks.
• Assists in the development and support of partnerships with academic and student life departments to create and enhance student learning.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.