Program Manager, Career Development

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

About The Position

The Program Manager, under direction, coordinates, implements, and manages the daily operations and strategic direction of career services programs. This position leads program development, provides oversight for key center-wide initiatives, may supervise staff and student workers, and manages stakeholder relationships. The role includes specialized programming for targeted student populations and strategic collaboration with campus partners. The position also serves as liaison for career-related events and contributes to content, outreach, and professional development efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of experience in career services, advising, recruiting, or related specialty.
Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
Excellent customer service and communication skills – interpersonal, written, and presentation.
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and ability to work with and present data.
Experience with complex databases and computer software programs.
Proficiency in researching and utilizing online resources.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple, ongoing programs and services.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in student affairs or related specialty.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities for designated career services programs.
Advises students in areas of career/major exploration, career planning, and job search skills/techniques such as resume writing, job search strategies, networking, and interviewing.
Supports Career Center mission by participating in programs and services including drop-in advising, committee work, regular team meetings, and center-wide events and initiatives.
Utilizes digital technologies, including learning management system platforms, live-streaming, virtual career services, and online collaboration tools, to deliver career content broadly.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure relevant programming.
Designs and executes professional development initiatives for targeted student populations.
Actively markets and leads presentations highlighting services and special programs available through this position to constituent groups throughout campus and within the community.
Designs, implements, and evaluates innovative career education and development programming for students in assigned colleges/schools or program area, including large-scale programs and events (e.g., presentations, workshops, career fairs, resume remotes, tabling), and/or employer spotlights that address varied student career interests.
Builds partnerships with academic units, employers, and student organizations.
Maintains regular communication with campus partners, faculty, and staff.
Supervises full-time staff, graduate assistants, or student workers.
Assigns and monitors work, provides coaching, and conducts performance evaluations.
Manages and leads committees and/or project teams and supports execution of high-impact programs, such as career fairs and employer engagement.
Ensures staff are trained and equipped to serve student populations.
May advise student organization(s), which includes student development, oversight of programs and initiatives, leadership training, and managing logistics of organization activities such as attendance at organization meetings, leadership retreats, executive team meetings, and other events as appropriate.
Supports employer outreach and collaboration for job and internship opportunities.
Coordinates employer involvement in college-specific and university-wide career events.
Provides support and guidance for student-led event planning such as college career fairs, or coordinates center-led fairs and manages logistics for events and activities surrounding the program, including the recruitment of employing organizations.
Interacts with employers at events on campus as well as at conferences and other regional events to increase opportunities for students in program area.
Works closely with employer services program of the Career Center to carry out these duties.
Manages resource development including creation of print and digital career content.
Compiles resources that provide career-related information for students in program area.
Conducts research to determine the technical and professional skills that students must possess to succeed in their chosen careers, including industry and employment trends, employer expectations, and tools for assessment of students’ mastery of these skills.
Participates in ongoing staff development and career services best practices.
Participates in departmental meetings and strategic planning sessions.
Coordinates internal and external communications, ensuring accurate dissemination of program updates.

Benefits

Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.
Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees