Job Information
Texas A&M University Career Services Coordinator, Engineering in United States
Job Title
Career Services Coordinator, Engineering
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Career Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,866.67 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Career Services Coordinator at Texas A&M University Career Center!
At the Texas A&M University Career Center, we are passionate about empowering students to achieve their career dreams! We offer top-notch career and professional development services to undergraduate, graduate, and former students. Our personalized career advising and self-assessment tools help students explore exciting career paths and gain the experience they need to succeed. Recognized nationally and regionally for our best practices, we are one of the largest and most dynamic programs in the nation. Our main office is conveniently located in the Koldus Building, with the Engineering Career Services Team in the state-of-the-art Zachry Engineering Education Complex.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Career Services Coordinator! In this role, you will:
Inspire and guide engineering students in their career planning, employer and industry research, and job search skills.
Create and innovate new programs that provide hands-on experiences and professional development opportunities.
Lead the way in researching and implementing cutting-edge digital methods for delivering career services, including online collaboration, live-streaming, LMS platforms, web-based presentations, and virtual instruction.
Collaborate and connect with employers and recruiting organizations to open doors for our students.
We are looking for a dynamic team player who can prioritize tasks effectively and build successful collaborations. If you are passionate about making a difference and using your engineering expertise to support and guide students on their career journeys, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Join us and be a part of a team that is dedicated to helping students achieve their career goals and make their dreams a reality!
What you need to know
Starting Salary: $46,400/year (Based on selected hire's education and experience)
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Position details : May be required to work more than 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekend hours.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of progressively responsible professional related experience in higher education, industry or government
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent decision-making skills
Ability to work independently once given a project
Ability to manage multiple, ongoing programs and services
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Preferred Qualifications:
More than three years of related experience with Science and Engineering Programs in higher education
Professional experience in career services or providing academic support for career path planning in higher education
Some leadership experience
Professional experience guiding students’ career development and career decision-making Professional experience as a recruiter with talent acquisition emphasis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office facets
Knowledge of Texas A&M Career Center software and operating procedures
General knowledge of higher education institution general academic requirements and admission policies
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent written, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
Advise
Advises students regarding experiential education, career development and career decision-making, and full-time employment issues
Promotes and facilitates the employment of qualified students in experiential education programs related to their academic major and/or career choice
Instructs individuals and groups in the use of career services and facilities’ computerized guidance programs
Outreach
Identifies employers and promotes the concept of experiential education to executives, operations managers, and human resource personnel in the public and private sectors to develop quality work-integrated learning opportunities for students
Provides advice to human resource and operations managers to design, develop, implement, and improve student employment programs
Interacts with campus recruiting managers and human resource personnel to build working relationships with current and potential employers and develop experiential education and full-time employment opportunities for students
Conducts outreach to publicize and educate current and prospective students and/or parents about the services of the Career Center
Conducts orientations to experiential education programs and other career services for students seeking to utilize Career Center services
Conducts career education programs, events and services targeted to the needs of students preparing to seek experiential education and full-time employment
Program Management and Development
Assists in developing career education programs, events, and services targeted to the needs of students preparing to seek experiential education and full-time employment
Recommends and/or develops new procedures for interacting with students, employer organizations, faculty advisors and other university programs as needs are identified
Operations
Attends student and employer sponsored events related to experiential education and career services
Assists with center-wide workshops and events for all students
Participates in professional organizations for the purpose of continuous learning to facilitate the growth and development of the Texas A&M University experiential education programs and Career Center programs and services
Represents the Career Center at university-wide events including various career fairs, sponsored programs for prospective students, and other events to promote experiential education and career services
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.
Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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 core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.