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 CLASS Career Coach (Student Services Coordinator) position at the University of North Texas is a vital role within the UNT Career Center, which is dedicated to the career development and employment of all UNT students and alumni. This position is responsible for leading efforts in planning and implementing career development and job search programs and services, specifically targeting students, faculty, and staff in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). The role involves a variety of responsibilities including individual advising, conducting group workshops, delivering presentations, and facilitating classes or courses aimed at enhancing students' career readiness. As a Career Coach, you will interface with students at all degree levels and alumni, providing tailored advice based on their career paths. This includes initiating career assessments and developing workshops that are not only informative but also engaging. You will be tasked with analyzing the effectiveness of these workshops and making necessary adjustments to better serve the student population. Building and maintaining relationships with faculty and administration is crucial, as collaboration is key to the success of the career programs and services offered. Additionally, the Career Coach will lead job market research efforts to provide current and relevant data to both faculty and students, ensuring that the career services are aligned with industry needs. You will also work directly with student organizations to connect them with corporate speakers and mentors, thereby enhancing their professional networks. Marketing career services to students and faculty, assisting with employer development, and supporting other units within the Career Center are also essential components of this role. Overall, the Career Coach plays a significant part in fostering a supportive environment for students as they navigate their career paths and prepare for the workforce.

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.