Career Advisor II

Job Title:

Career Advisor II

Agency:
Texas A&M University
- Texarkana

Department:
Success Center
- Office of ED Student Success

Location:

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type: Staff

• Assists in maintaining, identifying, and developing contacts with internal and external organizations to expand and enhance internships and co‑op programs.
• Provides employers with resumes and other documents for qualified students seeking full‑time, internship, co‑op, part‑time, and research positions.
• Provides career coaching and advisement to students and alumni regarding career development, career planning, and other facets of career education.
• Coordinates the supervision, management, implementation, and evaluation of university outreach programs.
• Coordinates programs and activities that assist students and alumni with job placement and admission into graduate and professional schools.
• Assists with sponsored events and activities, such as career fairs and award programs.
• Administers and interprets career interest inventories and career assessments that assist students and alumni in the career decision‑making process.
• Assists in setting realistic career goals and developing action plans to achieve them.
• Coordinates and conducts program assessments and surveys, and reports results for recommendation of enhancement and improvement of programs.
• Records and maintains statistics and pertinent data and compiles them into reports.
• Conducts workshops, seminars, and other presentations to students, faculty, employers, and alumni groups on career and professional development topics.
• Assists with designing and implementing career development programs and initiatives.
• Stays updated on industry trends and engages in continuous professional development.
• May supervise students or graduate assistants.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Demonstration of commitment to a student‑centered philosophy in prior work experience.
• Service‑oriented approach toward supporting needs of external stakeholders such as employers, business partners, and education providers.
• Familiarity with job posting and labor market data software.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours when needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

This position generally supervises employees.

Open until filled.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.