Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley CAREER ADVISOR in Edinburg, Texas
Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV7956
Working TitleCAREER ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentCareer Center
FTE1.0
FLSAExempt
Scope of Job
Provide support to students/alumni in self-evaluation related to career options, development of professional job search skills and securing employment. Develop strategies to reach every UTRGV student with high quality career education through delivering multi-modal career education initiatives. Strategically develop and scale opportunities and programs which empower all students to identify career paths, secure internships and/or co-ops, and ultimately find career success upon graduation.
Description of Duties
Develops and delivers programming, training, career development/classroom presentations, career initiatives/events, and advising models which support students in identifying career pathways, co-op, internships, and post-graduation career opportunities.
Creates career education content that is relevant and deliverable in various presentation settings.
Assists students with professional development by conducting resume/cover letter critiques and job-search strategies, school or job-related application procedures.
Provides specialized individual and group career and job search services to students and alumni.
Helps to cultivate a campus community that prepares all students for their future.
Develops initiatives to scale and integrate career development into the fabric of UTRGV schools and colleges; supports office wide efforts in creating and activating a robust career ecosystem serving all students from all colleges and majors.
Collaborates with other Career Center personnel to host recruitment events and activities, including career fairs, information sessions, and employer on and off campus visits.
Builds relationships with campus stakeholders and expand engagement with key departments on campus, such as academic advising, pre-professional advising, athletics, student life, and other constituents.
Meets 1:1 with students in drop-in advising or appointments for career exploration and job/internship search strategy and provide career and job search related advising in group settings to students and alumni.
Supports employer connections efforts to connect academic units, offices, and students with relevant opportunities.
Supports the efforts to develop a cutting-edge Student Peer Advising Program which will serve as the front line of serving UTRGV students; supervises and trains Student Peers as assigned. Trains and mentors other staff within the department.
Leverages data to inform and assess career education activities and tracks data and outcomes in relevant databases and platforms.
Maintains knowledge of all departmental programs and activities in order to market and promote to students, staff, faculty and employers.
Works with the International Student Office and employers concerning the recruitment and hiring of international students.
Participates in student, parent and faculty orientation sessions as needed.
Develops and markets resources available in the Career Center.
Facilitates placement of students in positions related to their academic major.
Participates in area, state and national business associations and chambers of commerce activities with emphasis on employer development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Required Experience
Three (3) years related work experience, such as student advising, career development strategies, resume development, marketing, public relations or outreach activities.
Preferred Experience
Extensive knowledge of career development strategies, resume development and interviewing techniques.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date12/11/2024
Grant Funded PositionNo
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45411
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
- Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
- Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
- Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
- Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document