Graduate Career Consultant-Office Of Career & Life Design

University of Texas at Austin

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Career & Life Design (OCLD) supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in exploring and pursuing careers across academia, industry, nonprofit, and government. Graduate Career Consultants are embedded partners in the work of the office that contribute meaningfully to career education, employer and community engagement, communications, assessment, and more.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to attend regular team meetings and engage with in-person events as needed
This position is specifically for graduate students only
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in your area(s) of interest (see above)
Familiarity with career development, higher education, or student services
Experience with tools such as Canvas, Qualtrics, Power BI, Tableau, Canva, or similar platforms
Background or interest in STEM, social sciences, humanities, or professional fields
Experience with content creation, event planning, data analysis, or community outreach

Responsibilities

Support the planning, facilitation, and follow-up for career programming, workshops, and events.
Contribute to the design and improvement of program materials and help ensure a positive experience for graduate student and postdoc participants.
Plan and prepare for workshops and events, coordinating logistics, materials, and communications in advance.
Facilitate or co-facilitate workshops, panels, and programming offered by the office.
Follow up after programs by collecting feedback, updating resources, and supporting continuous improvement.
Connect with graduate students, postdocs, campus partners, alumni, and other stakeholders to promote programs, build relationships, and support awareness of OCLD resources and services.
Promote programs and resources to graduate students and postdocs through various communication channels.
Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders relevant to the project area.
Support community-building efforts that increase awareness of and access to OCLD services.
Create and maintain career resources, guides, and online content that support graduate students and postdocs across disciplines and career paths.
Develop written guides, handouts, and other materials related to career exploration, job search strategy, and professional development.
Create and update digital content for the OCLD website, online platforms, and other channels.
Review and refresh existing resources to ensure content is current, accurate, and relevant.
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive office culture by engaging actively with the OCLD team.
Attend regular team meetings and communicate proactively with supervisor and colleagues.
Participate in office-wide initiatives, events, and professional development opportunities as available.
Support a positive and inclusive team environment that reflects the values of the Office of Career & Life Design.