Career Coach, College of Natural Sciences

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

1d • $57,000

About The Position

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit: https://cns.utexas.edu. This position is funded through January 31, 2028. Renewal beyond that date is subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory work performance. Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Serve as a primary career services contact for students in an academic department within the College of Natural Sciences (CNS). Partner with university staff, faculty, alumni, and prospective employers to provide career guidance and resources to a community of more than 10,000 undergraduate students across the college. Empower students to engage in early career exploration to create and implement meaningful career goals. Work towards the strategic goals and metrics of Career Success initiatives. Advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in mentoring, coaching, career services, health professions, natural sciences professions, human resources, or a related field.
• Exceptional resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Time management, interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and excellent oral and written communication.
• Must be able to occasionally travel including overnight travel, work some weekends and evenings.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working with or coaching STEM majors in higher education career services.
• Experience with corporate recruiting, managing internship and experiential learning programs, or other career-oriented opportunities is a plus.
• Experience leading groups, workshops, and delivering presentations.
• Knowledge of career technology platforms (i.e. 12twenty).

Responsibilities

• Individual Career Coaching: Provide personalized career coaching to students and recent alumni addressing career exploration, internship and job opportunities, employment trends, graduate school, networking, interview preparation and offer evaluation. Assist students in identifying and articulating their skills, interests, and values in relation to career paths. Develop individualized career action plans and provide ongoing support to students in achieving their goals. Collect and utilize occupational data and current labor market information. Maintain accurate records of student interactions and program outcomes.
• At-Scale Career Coaching: Design and deliver engaging workshops and presentations to large groups on career and professional development topics. Facilitate group discussions and activities to promote peer learning and support. Develop and maintain workshop materials and resources. Participate in campus-wide initiatives and events to promote career services. Coordinate with faculty and staff for presentation requests.
• Communications: Manage the collection and dissemination of information about employers and employment opportunities to students. Utilize communications tools to increase CNS student engagement with the career platform, CNS Career Services website, resources, coaching services, and events. Communicate regularly about CNS Career Services offerings with CNS faculty, staff, and student organizations.
• Resource Development and Management: Develop and maintain up-to-date career resources, including online guides, handouts, and presentations. Stay informed about current labor market trends and career development best practices. Utilize career management technology and platforms to support student career development.
• Representation & Collaboration: Represent the career services programs in on-campus and off-campus meetings and conferences. Promote collaboration, information exchange, and professional development for students, staff, and faculty related to career services. Establish and maintain effective external and internal communications with employers and other career services personnel for collaboration and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees