Career Consultant - Career Connections Center-Houston

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Career Consultant

Provides specialized individual and group counseling, consulting and advising in an effort to assist students in developing the competencies required to become informed about their choice of a major, career options, opportunities related to their personal and professional objectives, and to make informed decisions concerning career goals. Utilizes career development and student development theories to design, deliver, and evaluate services such as consulting, career assessments, presentations and workshops, industry programs, career education literature and handouts, and learning activities.

Liaises and collaborates with senior stakeholders including faculty, administration, staff, employees, and students or student groups on special programming initiatives. The position serves as a liaison between the Career Connections Center and college administrators, faculty and students in the assigned college(s), and is expected to work collaboratively with Academic Advising and the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence. This position is normally focused on one of five colleges/schools and is expected to become an expert in career and employment opportunities for a segment of the TWU population.

Gathers and synthesizes workforce and labor market information and liaises with local, regional, and national employers to gain insight into industry, hiring needs, and expand career and internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni.

The incumbent must show initiative, dedication, and dedication to helping students reach their career goals, work independently, and be able to effectively interact with faculty and administrators.

Work performance is framed through the completion of assignments and results obtained. Performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system, consistent with University Policies & Procedures.

Reports to:

Senior Associate Director or Career Education

Supervises:
Master Graduate Internship Program Students

• Provides individual and group career counseling and advising.
• Recommends, administers, and interprets career assessments, including but not limited to FOCUS2, MBTI, Strength Interest Inventory, card sorts, etc.
• Provides occupational and informational related content.
• Develops and presents workshops, programming, and instructional content to a variety of audiences, including employers.
• Performs operations of Handshake, the Center's online job/internship search resource including approving uploaded student resumes and writing/updating articles.
• Develops and maintains industry technical knowledge and operations, with regard to programs including but not limited to Handshake, FOCUS2, Optimal Resume, Blackboard, Canvas, and social media (Linked In).
• Attends peer staff meetings, trainings, and occasional off-campus training/workshops throughout the year. Participation in external professional associations is necessary.
• Conducts research on trends in career development and workplace readiness, and applies knowledge of learning strategies and techniques to help create appropriate, cutting edge programs and content.
• Develops curriculum for and conducts career development related workshops and class presentations.
• Markets and implements career related programs and gathers data to analyze program effectiveness.
• Designs and updates career-related handouts, tip sheets, worksheets, and presentations (in-person and online) to facilitate career education.
• Evaluates and determines validity of online resources for Center.
• Updates staff on activities and issues.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in all areas of the university.
• Acts as a liaison to one or more colleges and provides representatives activities and programs to demonstrate the Center’s impact.
• Assists with annual Career Fairs and Career Networking Receptions, and other program/events as necessary.
• May work remotely in Dallas or Houston.
• May develop and maintain web page information for career services center or advising to prompts.
• Maintains effective communication, coordinating brief on behalf of TWU Career Connections…