Career Advisor

Posting Number S07147P Position Title Career Advisor Functional Title Career Advisor Department Career Center Salary Range $50,000 - Depending on Qualifications Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 07/17/2026 Posting Close Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date 08/17/2026

Job Summary

Are you passionate about empowering others to achieve meaningful career success? As a Career Advisor at the University of Texas at Dallas University Career Center, you will play a pivotal role in shaping students' and alumni's career trajectories through high-impact workshops, programs and personalized advising. By providing tailored guidance on resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, and career planning, you will equip individuals with the tools and confidence needed to navigate an increasingly competitive job market.

In this role, your impact extends far beyond one-on-one appointments. You will collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to design and deliver workshops, presentations, and events that build career readiness at scale to help students develop the competencies necessary for lifelong career success. Your work will directly contribute to improving career outcomes, strengthening career readiness, and enhancing the overall student experience.

As the landscape of career services continues to evolve, you will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to innovation, accessibility, and growth. This role requires adaptability, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to embrace new strategies that expand the reach and effectiveness of career services. You will help drive initiatives that increase student engagement, improve service delivery, and align programming with workforce trends.

Additionally, you will contribute to telling the story of the University Career Center's impact by supporting strategies that communicate outcomes, demonstrate value, and elevate visibility across the university community. Creativity and initiative are encouraged as you explore new ways to connect with students and stakeholders.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Career Development and is housed within the University Career Center, part of the Student Affairs division at UT Dallas.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and one to three years professional work experience.

Preferred

Education and Experience

An ideal candidate will meet the minimum qualifications and the preferred qualifications of a Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or a closely related discipline. Direct Career Services and career advising experience, as well as experience administering personality and career assessments.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide individual career coaching services to students and alumni across all aspects of the career development process, incorporating National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies to guide skill development and career preparedness.

* Develop, organize, and deliver career programming, including workshops, presentations, seminars, and other events to enhance student career readiness, aligned with NACE Career Readiness Competencies.

* Build and maintain partnerships with faculty and administration, working collaboratively with academic units, colleges, and student service departments to embed NACE Career Readiness Competencies into curriculum and co-curricular initiatives.

* Market and promote the University Career Center to gain buy-in from university stakeholders, including faculty, administration, and student service departments. Develop and implement strategies to effectively communicate the value and impact of the center's services and the importance of career readiness competencies.

* Periodically engage in activities beyond the regular office hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, in order to accommodate presentations and events. Flexibility regarding evenings and weekends is required based on the demands of the situation.

* Contribute to the overall success of the career center by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Must be willing and able to attend professional development opportunities and events on and off campus. Must possess the willingness and ability to occasionally work an unconventional work schedule that may include some evenings and weekends. Must be able to navigate stairs and capable of lifting and pulling 10 - 15 pounds.

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