Career Technology & Assessment Specialist

Title: Career Technology & Assessment Specialist

Employee Classification: Senior Data Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Strat Partner & Innov

Department: DAL-Ctr Exp Learn & Career Success-500150

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas launched the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (CELCS) in 2025. The Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (CELCS) at UNT Dallas serves as a dynamic hub to prepare students for meaningful careers and lives through hands-on learning and professional development.
The CELCS works to serve this purpose by
• partnering with faculty as key stakeholders to co-design initiatives that integrate academic rigor with career readiness
• helping students develop "power skills" and character to thrive in a global workforce, connecting academic learning with real-world experience through internships, service-learning, and study abroad programs,
• providing tools, resources, and guidance for career exploration, resume building, interview preparation, and job placement,
• collaborating with employers and community organizations to create impactful experiential learning opportunities,
• and providing resources and support to integrate experiential learning into courses and student organizations.

Position Overview

The Career Technology & Assessment Specialist advances the Center's mission by leveraging data and technology to enhance experiential learning and career readiness outcomes. This role ensures evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement, and innovative technology solutions that support student success. The Assistant Director of Assessment and Technology will lead data-driven initiatives to evaluate the impact of experiential learning and career success programs. This role oversees assessment strategies technology integration, and reporting systems to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals. The position collaborates with faculty, staff and external partners to enhance student outcomes through innovative tools and evidence-based practices. This is a new position reporting directly to the Executive Director, Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and two years of data analysis work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Assessment & Evaluation including principles of student learning outcomes assessment, data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement processes and survey design and program evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of Technology in Career Services includes career management platforms (e.g., Handshake, Simplicity), learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard), data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with CRM systems and student success technologies.
• Knowledge of Experiential Learning Frameworks like high-impact practices (internships, service-learning, research), and experiential learning assessment.
• Data Analysis & Reporting skills include the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data as well as create actionable reports for leadership and accreditation bodies.
• Project & Process Management skills like management of assessment cycles, timelines, and technology implementations.
• Skills related to the development and maintenance of dashboards for tracking student engagement and outcomes.
• Technical Proficiency skills including advanced Excel and database management, understanding of cybersecurity, and FERPA compliance.
• Strategic Thinking abilities to align assessment and technology initiatives with institutional goals as well as using data to inform program enhancements and student success strategies.
• Collaboration abilities to work effectively with faculty, staff, employers, and IT as well as building partnerships.
• Adaptability to respond to emerging technologies and evolving accreditation standards as well as innovating assessment practices for experiential learning environments to promote a culture of assessment and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Data Analytics, Educational Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in assessment, institutional research, or career services technology.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and CRM systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Familiarity with career readiness competencies.
• Experience with experiential learning assessment and accreditation processes.
• Ability to lead technology integration projects in higher education.
• Knowledge of experiential learning and career development best practices.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties

• Data-Informed Decision Making
• Develop and implement assessment strategies based on the Center’s strategic goals, including the development of systems to track implementation metrics
• Analyze program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Create dashboards and reports for leadership, accreditation, and external stakeholders.
• Technological Agility
• Manage career services platforms (e.g., Handshake) and experiential learning systems.
• Identify emerging technologies to improve student engagement and operational efficiency. • Ensure compliance with accessibility and data security standards.
• Strategic Collaboration
• Partner with CELCS staff, faculty, institutional research, and student success teams to integrate assessment into academic and co-curricular programs.
• Support grant proposals and external reporting with accurate metrics.
• Train CELCS staff as well as UNTD staff and faculty on technology and data utilization related to Career Readiness.
• Student-Centered Innovation
• Produce data insights to enhance student experiences in internships, service learning, and career development.
• Promote equitable access to technology resources for all students.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm in-person

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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.