Title: Business Career Coach (Student Services Coordinator)

Employee Classification: Student Services Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Career & Leadership

Department: UNT-Career Center-161510

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 47, 232.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The UNT Career Center is the centralized career office responsible for the career development and employment of all UNT students and alumni. It has responsibility for all Student Employment, Internships, and Post-Graduate Employment of UNT students.

Position Overview

The Wilson Jones Career Center in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Business Career Coach (Student Services Coordinator) to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Lead efforts toward planning and implementing career development and job search programs and services to students by working with students, faculty and staff in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. This includes but is not limited to individual advising and group workshops. Interface with students at all degree levels and alumni in assigned academic/programmatic areas. Analyze students' 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, in order to provide current and relevant data to faculty and students. Work directly with student organizations in making connections to corporate speakers/mentors. Provide marketing of career services to the students and faculty in the assigned department. Assist with and support employer development and relations within the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. Provide assistance to other units in the Career Center and perform other duties as assigned for optimal operational success of the Wilson Jones Career Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor'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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: A Master degree in Higher Education, Human Resources Management, Career Counseling, and MBA or equivalent degrees. Background in and knowledge of college business academic curricula. Experience with and understanding of recruiter needs for business functions within industry, nonprofit, and government. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience working directly with business majors. Knowledge of careers in Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, Risk Management and Real Estate. Experience in the field of Accounting or Finance a plus. Knowledge of career development, resources and theories, job search techniques and technologies. Familiarity with career assessment tools. The successful candidate will possess a Masters 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. Demonstrated commitment to diversity. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills. Some experience in customer service is preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Analyze students career paths, initiate career assessments, provide advice on resume development, interview preparation, and offer internship, job, and graduate school planning search resources. 
• Interface with students as they seek guidance concerning employment, career development, internships, jobs, graduate school, and career related issues. 
• Develop and conduct workshops, classes, and seminars on a variety of topics, assess their effectiveness and implement changes needed to engage and enhance student preparedness for the workplace.
• Develop ongoing relationships with faculty, staff and administration working with the Ryan College of Business student population. 
• Work cooperatively with faculty and the Career Center Employer Development and Outreach Team to utilize more companies and alumni from a broad range of industries to engage with students on campus. 
• Develop reports on the statistical data for all student engagement and programming for assigned area(s) of responsibility to be used for the Career Center data collection. 
• Assist other staff members in the areas of the event program management and the mentoring program where necessary. 

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm; evenings and weekends as necessary

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.