Career Advisor, Engineering Career Assistance Center, Cockrell School of Engineering

Career Advisor, Engineering Career Assistance Center, Cockrell School of Engineering

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

The Career Advisor is responsible for delivering first-rate career services for Cockrell School of Engineering students and alumni to aid them in making informed career decisions, gaining practical experience and transferable skills, preparing for an effective job search, and finding suitable accommodation post-graduation. This position also focuses on leading multiple career service or administrative programs such as career fairs, career workshops, first destination reports, externship, classroom outreach, first year interest groups, and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct individual advising sessions to help students/alumni make informed career decisions and to aid in preparation of job application materials. Provide expert guidance on year-by-year career planning. Direct students/alumni to relevant career tools and online/campus resources.
• Coordinate programs and perform duties which may include externships, supervising student staff, tracking graduate accommodation via first destination reports, etc.
• Provide exceptional front of house customer service to students, employer guests, prospective families, and visitors of the university.
• Deliver career workshops and topical outreach presentations to general and targeted student populations. Produce marketing, promotional material, and social media content for owned programs. Stay up to date with current trends affecting campus recruiting, job market, immigration, etc.
• Assist with logistical and administrative details for career fairs, office-related events, and departmental events.
• Collaborate with a student mentor to lead and facilitate a cohort for the First Year Interest Group program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience coordinating student programs, recruiting, student advising/mentoring, and/or other related responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support students and their families.
• High energy, team player with strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of constituents; students, parents, faculty and other staff members. Demonstrated professional demeanor.
• Proven ability to take ownership of programs and innovate new ideas for continuous improvement.
• Able to work independently and in teams with overlapping projects.
• Solid proficiency with standard applications in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite.
• Quick learner of online and technology tools such as online databases, platforms, and applications.
• Familiarity with video and web conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree.
• Able to work in a multi-faceted environment with tightly scheduled programs and deadlines.
• Appreciation for and knowledge of engineering/STEM education and knowledge of The University of Texas at Austin and the Cockrell School of Engineering.
• Knowledge of UT Austin undergraduate student processes and relevant administrative systems.
• Experience coordinating program with academic or experiential components.
• Experience in career services.

Salary range is $47,000+ depending on qualifications.

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Work outside of normal business hours may be required on a periodic basis during peak periods or for special events.

Standard work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis or for special events.

Required materials include:

• Resume/CV.
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.