Title: College of Health and Public Service Career Coach

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: Commensurate with experience

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 Career Center department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Student Services Coordinator to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Lead efforts toward planning, teaching and implementing career development and job search programs and service to students, by working with students, faculty and staff in assigned College of Health and Public Service (HPS) departments. HPS values taking academics beyond the classroom and into the community through hands-on experience across a variety of social issues. This includes but is not limited to, individual advising and group workshops. Partner with program coordinators and academic advisors in the college (undergraduate and graduate) to facilitate connections for internship programs across their assigned departments, ensuring that available internships meet all of the departmental requirements for credit and student eligibility. Cultivate and manage relationships with current and new employers recruiting students in partnership with assigned departments, and the main Career Center. Lead job market research efforts for the assigned area, in order to provide current and relevant data to faculty, advisors and students. Create and cultivate HPS alumni mentoring program in collaboration with supervisor, academic programs and college academic advisors. Work directly with student organizations in making connection to corporate/organizational speakers/mentors. Manage the assessment of career programs and services and deliver reports to supervisor. Provide marketing of career services to the students and faculty in the assigned departments.

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: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of career development, resources and theories, job search techniques and technologies. Familiarity with career assessment tools.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Analyze students career paths, initiate career assessments, and provide advice. 
• Interface with students at all degree levels and alumni in assigned academic/programmatic areas. 
• Develop and conduct workshops and classes, 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. 
• Provide assistance to other units in the Career Center and perform other duties as assigned for optimal operational success of the Career Center. 
• Update and maintain relevant information on the Career Center website for assigned college(s). 

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

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:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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.