Career Development Specialist, Engineering & Architecture

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Career Counseling, Career Development, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Conferences, Content Delivery/Distribution, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Faculty Administration, Financial Support, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Job Fairs, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), LinkedIn, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Plan Meetings, Prescription Drugs, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Recreation, Spreadsheets, Staff Development, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Webinar, Word Processing

LOCATION

College Station, TX

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Title
Career Development Specialist, Engineering & Architecture

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Career Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,312.50 monthly

Job Location
College Station, Texas

JobType
Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

The Texas A&M University Career Center provides centralized career and professional development services for undergraduate, graduate, and former students. We provide individualized career advising while also empowering students to utilize self-assessment resources to identify and explore careers, and we assist and support students in gaining relevant experience and pursuing their career goals, whether they choose to seek admission to graduate school or secure professional employment. One of the largest programs of its kind in the nation, the Career Center has been recognized nationally and regionally for our many best practices. The Career Center is conveniently located on campus in the Koldus Building.

What We Want

The Career Development Specialist, Engineering & Architecture, under direction, provides advanced professional skills in developing, planning, promoting, and implementing career development programs, activities, and services to support the student population. This position includes collaboration across departments, employers, and campus constituents to enhance career readiness initiatives.

What You Need To Know

Salary: $51,750/annually.

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.

Other Details: Some nights and weekends are required.

Responsibilities

Career Development Programming and Student Engagement:

Advises students in areas of career/major exploration, career planning, and job search skills/techniques such as resume writing, job search strategies, networking, and interviewing.
Designs, implements, and evaluates innovative career education and development programming for assigned colleges/schools.
Supports Career Center mission by participating in programs and services including drop-in advising, committee work, regular team meetings, and center-wide events and initiatives.
Utilizes digital technologies, including learning management system platforms, live-streaming, virtual career services, and online collaboration tools, to deliver career content broadly.

Presentations and Campus Relations:

Leads presentations highlighting services and special programs available through this position to constituent groups throughout campus and within the community.
Develops large-scale programs and events (e.g., career fairs, resume remotes, tabling), and/or employer spotlights that address varied student career interests.
Conducts outreach and workshops in collaboration with faculty and advisors to integrate career readiness into the academic experience.
Meets regularly with advisors, faculty, and/or administration within the colleges/schools or program area to provide information about services and progress throughout the year.

Employer Development and External Relations:

Establishes and maintains employer relationships to expand internship, co-op, and job opportunities for students.
Serves as Career Center representative at employer and industry events.
Collaborates with recruiting organizations to ensure alignment between employer expectations and student preparedness.

Resource Development and Data Management:

Develops and maintains digital and print resources tailored to students' career fields.
Supports assessment and data collection processes to measure program effectiveness and student outcomes.
Monitors and evaluates resources for effectiveness and efficiency to help determine necessary revisions.

Administrative Support:

Participates in ongoing staff development and career services best practices.
Participates in departmental meetings and strategic planning sessions.
May train student employees related to the needs of the assigned academic disciplines and/or student population.
Coordinates internal and external communications, ensuring accurate dissemination of program updates.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience in career services, advising, recruiting, or related specialty.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in student affairs or related specialty.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
Excellent customer service and communication skills - interpersonal, written, and presentation.
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and ability to work with and present data.
Experience with complex databases and computer software programs.
Proficiency in researching and utilizing online resources.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple, ongoing programs and 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.

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

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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

About the Company

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility and service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks to serve persons of all racial, ethnic and geographic groups as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the 21st century, Texas A&M University seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Education

FOUNDED

1876

WEBSITE

http://www.tamu.edu/index.html

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