Student Services Coordinator

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

12h•$47,232•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas Career Center is seeking a Student Services Coordinator (Career Advisor) to support the College of Science. The Career Center provides career development and employment services to UNT students and alumni, including career readiness, coaching, education, student employment, internships, and post-graduate employment. The role works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, academic advisors, counselors, employers, alumni, and Career Center colleagues to help students identify and achieve career goals. The coordinator plans and delivers career development and job-search services, including individual advising, workshops, seminars, mentoring, and student engagement activities. The role supports students pursuing internships, research opportunities, fellowships, and scholarships; builds employer and alumni connections; researches job-market trends; contributes to career-services assessment and reporting; and promotes career services through department communications and online content. The position is based in Denton and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evenings and weekends as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Excellent public speaking skills and experience conducting training workshops.
Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations.
Experience networking across departments and programs.
Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population.
Strong organizational skills and ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
Applicants must submit at least two professional references.

Nice To Haves

Experience in career services, Human Resources, or hiring responsibility in industry or nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement career development and job-search programs and services for College of Science students in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
Provide individual advising and group workshops.
Partner with college academic advisors and counselors to support internship goals and work with the Career Center internship specialist to help ensure internships meet departmental credit requirements and applicants are eligible.
Cultivate and manage relationships with current and prospective employers recruiting from assigned departments, in partnership with the departments and the Career Center.
Research the job market for assigned areas and provide current, relevant information to faculty and students.
Work with student organizations to arrange career-related presentations and recommend industry speakers or mentors.
Contribute to assessment of Career Center programs and services and promote career services to students and faculty.
Create and maintain online and in-person mentoring programs and set mentoring goals for different student populations.
Promote student engagement in the College of Science, including through student events.
Help students find internships, research opportunities, fellowships, and scholarships within or outside the college and university.
Understand and communicate OPT/CPT rules and other laws relevant to international student employment.
Communicate expectations for professionalism when seeking career-related opportunities.
Contribute website and social media content for student success with the College of Science communications specialist and webmaster.
Analyze student career paths, initiate career assessments, and advise on resumes, interview preparation, and internship and job-search resources.
Develop, conduct, and evaluate workshops and seminars on workplace preparedness, making changes to improve engagement and student preparation.
Build ongoing relationships with College of Science faculty, staff, and administrators and support integration of career-related education into the curriculum.
Work with faculty and the Career Center Employer Development and Outreach Team to engage students with companies and alumni across a broad range of industries.
Contribute statistical reports on student engagement and programming for assigned areas to the Career Center data collection and reporting team.
Advise students seeking guidance about employment, career development, internships, and related issues.