Student Services Coordinator

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The UNT Career Center is the centralized career office responsible for the career development and employment of all UNT students and alumni. It has responsibility for all Student Employment, Internships, and Post-Graduate Employment of UNT students. The Career Center department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Student Services Coordinator to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Lead efforts toward planning, teaching and implementing career development and job search programs and service to students, by working with students, faculty and staff in assigned College of Public Affairs and Health Service (PAHS) departments. PAHS values taking academics beyond the classroom and into the community through hands-on experience across a variety of social issues. This includes but is not limited to, individual advising and group workshops. Partner with program coordinators and academic advisors in the college (undergraduate and graduate) to facilitate connections for internship programs across their assigned departments, ensuring that available internships meet all of the departmental requirements for credit and student eligibility. Cultivate and manage relationships with current and new employers recruiting students in partnership with assigned departments and the main Career Center. Lead job market research efforts for the assigned area, in order to provide current and relevant data to faculty, advisors and students. Create and cultivate PAHS alumni mentoring program in collaboration with supervisor, academic programs and college academic advisors. Work directly with student organizations in making connections to corporate/organizational speakers/mentors. Manage the assessment of career programs and services and deliver reports to supervisor. Provide marketing of career services to the students and faculty in the assigned departments.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in counseling and two years' experience in Career Services or Career Counseling related to Public Affairs and Health Services disciplines.
Familiarity with career assessment tools.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts toward planning, teaching and implementing career development and job search programs and service to students, by working with students, faculty and staff in assigned College of Public Affairs and Health Service (PAHS) departments.
Partner with program coordinators and academic advisors in the college (undergraduate and graduate) to facilitate connections for internship programs across their assigned departments, ensuring that available internships meet all of the departmental requirements for credit and student eligibility.
Cultivate and manage relationships with current and new employers recruiting students in partnership with assigned departments and the main Career Center.
Lead job market research efforts for the assigned area, in order to provide current and relevant data to faculty, advisors and students.
Create and cultivate PAHS alumni mentoring program in collaboration with supervisor, academic programs and college academic advisors.
Work directly with student organizations in making connections to corporate/organizational speakers/mentors.
Manage the assessment of career programs and services and deliver reports to supervisor.
Provide marketing of career services to the students and faculty in the assigned departments.
Analyze students' career paths, initiate career assessments, provide advice on resume development, interview preparation, and offer internship and job search resources.
Develop and conduct workshops and seminars on a variety of topics, assess their effectiveness and implement changes needed to engage and enhance student preparedness for the workplace.
Interface with students at all degree levels and alumni in assigned academic/programmatic areas.
Develop ongoing relationship with faculty, staff and administration in assigned areas.
Provide assistance to other units in the Career Center and perform other duties as assigned for optimal operational success of the Career Center.
Update and maintain relevant information on the Career Center website for assigned college(s).