Associate Director, Career Services

University of North Texas System • Frisco, TX

2d • $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Career Services prepares students at UNT at Frisco for internships and engages with area employers to understand workforce needs. The role provides individual student coaching, facilitates workshops and other group programming, and teaches internship courses for multidisciplinary programs. The position also supervises two Career and Employer Development Specialists who serve all majors at the Frisco campus.

The Associate Director collaborates with faculty, employers, academic advisors, prospective students, and families to support students’ academic and professional development. The role assesses internship experiences and feedback, reports findings to academic program directors or leadership, and uses those findings to inform advising, curriculum, and program improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of career advising and development.
• Knowledge of university operations, policies, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computer technology and applications in the career services field.
• Ability to deal tactfully with students individually and in group situations.
• Excellent presentation and counseling skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, train, and plan the work of subordinates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Development, or Counseling.
• Five or more years of student development experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coach individual students on internship preparation and facilitate group workshops and events that prepare students for experiential learning opportunities.
• Engage with employers to understand workforce needs and gather feedback to inform practice, coaching, and curriculum adjustments.
• Partner with faculty in project-based learning programs to inform internship course design and connect employer guest speakers with relevant courses.
• Review evaluation feedback and prepare reports for academic program directors or leadership about students’ workplace learning and areas for improvement.
• Teach internship courses using engaging course design and support students throughout their internship experience, including reflective learning.
• Participate in recruitment events when requested and guide prospective students and parents on what to expect at UNT at Frisco and available career engagement opportunities.
• Work with academic advisors to integrate career readiness and develop approaches for seamless student support and preparation.
• Supervise two Career and Employer Development Specialists serving all majors at the Frisco campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior