Pre-College & Alumni Career Coordinator

Title:

Pre-College & Alumni Career Coordinator

Employee Classification:
Student Services Coordinator

Campus:
University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Career & Leadership

Department: UNT-Career Center-161510

Job Location:

Denton

Salary: $47,232.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The UNT Career Center is responsible for the career development and employment of all UNT students and alumni. It has responsibility for all Career Readiness, Coaching, and Education, Student Employment, Internships, and Post-Graduate Employment of UNT students. The Career Center operates as a centralized department with a decentralized approach and sustains collaborative partnerships with academic colleges, student affairs departments, employers, and alumni.

Our vision is to empower students and alumni to identify and achieve individual goals for career success. Our mission is to design and deliver high-quality career services to UNT students and alumni through collaboration with campus, local and global partnerships.

Position Overview

The job market is rapidly changing, and students need career guidance, education, and practical experiences to accomplish their goals. Students are in need of better training and coaching to help them make informed and confident decisions and adjust to evolving professional planning, development, and workplace needs. For this position, the Career Center at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Career Coach to join the High School Career Connect and curriculum team with general career coaching responsibilities for pre- and post-college populations.

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Lead efforts toward planning and implementing career coaching, education, experiential learning, mentoring, and job search programs and services to students, by working with a variety of students, faculty, and staff in schools (7th-12th grade) and graduates 4-10 years post-graduation. This includes, but is not limited to, individual advising, teaching, peer mentor oversight, curriculum support, programming, group workshops, services, outcomes, and deliver reports to their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
Experience in coaching, counseling, teaching, social work, human services, or related field.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

* Providing integrated service delivery, marketing, evaluations, and timely and accurate reporting for participants through collaboration with area schools, college, and relevant stakeholders.

* Analyze students career paths, initiate career assessments, provide career education and advice on college readiness, resume development, interview preparation, and offer experiential learning and job search resources for pre-college students and college graduates 4-10 years…