Career Development Specialist

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Career Development Specialist will provide specialized career development coaching to help students identify, build, and articulate the competencies needed for internships and career opportunities. Designs and delivers workshops, presentations, and other learning experiences that support students’ professional growth. Collaborates with faculty, campus partners, and external organizations to integrate career development content and expand opportunities for student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or three (3) years of equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
• Experience working with students or young adults.
• Experience and knowledge of career development principles, job search strategies and basic labor- market trends.
• Experience in computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree or equivalent direct experience with/advising students.
• Experience in higher education working with students.
• Experience developing workshops, presentations, career-readiness programs for groups.
• Experience with problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective organizational skills, including the ability to plan for future events and to execute on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide career guidance and exploration by facilitating student self-assessment to identify strengths, interests, skills and career values.
• Guide students in exploring academic majors, career paths, and industry opportunities.
• Assist with individual career planning by developing personalized career development plans aligned with the student’s academic and professional goals.
• Advise students on extracurricular involvement and experiential learning opportunities.
• Provide job and internship search support by coaching students on effective job and internship search strategies.
• Provide guidance on networking, employer outreach and use of career platforms.
• Design and facilitate workshops, presentations, and group sessions on career readiness topics.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate career development into academic programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees