CLASS Career Coach (Student Services Coordinator)

$47,232 - $47,232/Yr

University of North Texas - Denton, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Denton, TX

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Center at the University of North Texas is seeking a dedicated and passionate Career Coach (Student Services Coordinator) to join our team. This position plays a crucial role in the career development and employment of all UNT students and alumni, particularly those in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). The Career Coach will lead efforts in planning and implementing career development and job search programs and services, working closely with students, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities include individual advising, conducting group workshops, delivering presentations, and facilitating classes or courses aimed at enhancing students' career readiness. In this role, the Career Coach will interface with students at all degree levels and alumni, providing tailored advice based on their career paths. The position requires the analysis of students' career assessments and the development of workshops that engage students effectively. The Career Coach will also be responsible for managing the assessment of career programs and services, delivering reports to their supervisor, and leading job market research efforts to provide relevant data to faculty and students. Building ongoing relationships with faculty and administration is essential, as is marketing career services to students and faculty within the assigned department. Additionally, the Career Coach will assist with employer development and relations within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, supporting the Career Center's overall mission. The position requires a proactive approach to collaborating with other units in the Career Center and performing various duties to ensure optimal operational success. This role is vital in transforming lives and creating economic opportunities through education, aligning with the UNT System's commitment to excellence, curiosity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts toward planning and implementing career development and job search programs and services working with students, faculty and staff in College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS).
• Interface with students at all degree levels and alumni in assigned academic/programmatic areas.
• Analyze student's career paths, initiate career assessments, and provide advice.
• Develop and conduct workshops, assess their effectiveness, and implement changes needed to engage students.
• Develop ongoing relationships and work cooperatively with faculty and administration in assigned areas.
• Manage the assessment of career programs and services and deliver reports to their supervisor.
• Lead job market research efforts for their assigned area, to provide current and relevant data to faculty and students.
• Work directly with student organizations in making connections to corporate speakers/mentors.
• Provide marketing career services to the students and faculty in the assigned department.
• Assist with and support employer development and relations within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
• Provide assistance to other units in the Career Center and perform other duties as assigned for optimal operational success of the Career Center.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations.
• Experience in networking across departments and programs.
• Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• A Master degree in Higher Education, Career Counseling, and/or equivalent degrees.
• Background in and knowledge of College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) academic curricula.
• Experience with and understanding of recruiter needs for interdisciplinary functions within industry, non-profit, and government.
• Knowledge of career development, resources and theories, job/internship search techniques and technologies.
• Familiarity with career assessment tools.
• Some experience in customer service is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities