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Associate Director of Career & Professional Development

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University of Texas at Austin

Feb 6, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Austin
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 3-5 years in career services, supervisory experience, strong communication skills, project management expertise, adaptability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • You will collaborate on career success strategies, conduct research, deliver training, supervise staff, and represent the university at events to enhance career development resources and initiatives.

Requirements

  • Three to five years of professional experience in career services, higher education, or related industry role performing a variety of experiential learning or career activities and programming.
  • Professional supervisory experience with full-time and student staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students, faculty and campus partners.
  • Excellent project management, attention to detail and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and logistics within a deadline.
  • Excellent public speaking and written communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operate in high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Engagement: Work closely with the director of career and professional development to develop and lead campus collaborative strategies for scalable programs and resources that support career success across the colleges, schools and units (CSUs). Partner with leadership team to integrate career success into broader organizational goals and strategies. Identify and prioritize opportunities for collaboration within CSUs and across units.
  • Research & Innovation: Conduct national and regional research related to emerging trends, workforce development, labor market insights and the support of and best practices for student career success. Develop content, collateral, programming and resources that incorporate innovative approaches and practices that can be implemented by the campus career centers to enhance career services operations. Develop innovative approaches to career success that adapts to and stays ahead of the way students engage across the university with career and professional development.
  • Career Success: Collaborate with the career centers to identify opportunities for professional development, and create and deliver tailored programming – including trainings, playbooks, guides and other best practices content – to enhance career services in the CSUs. Develop and implement AI-based knowledge and trainings designed to help career centers incorporate AI into the student career development and job search and to help career centers use AI for business operations. Lead a train-the-trainer program that identifies the needs of and provides training offerings for the career centers to support new and advancing software implementations, coaching methodology, and innovations in career education. Lead an initiative to create and develop industry-specific resources and programs that can be implemented by the colleges and schools for students across academic disciplines. Develop creative solutions for connecting students with alumni for networking and career programs. Partner with career centers to evaluate utilization of career software by students, staff and faculty, and develop strategies and resources for increasing adoption rates and effective utilization. Collaborate with employer engagement teams to support campus initiatives for aligning the skills and competencies that students can acquire at UT with the needs of the labor market.
  • People Leadership: Supervise, support and mentor staff to develop a team that provides top-quality support to campus career centers, campus partners and students, and a team comprised of individuals who are empowered to succeed in their roles. Maintain compliance with all related federal, state, institutional, UT System, and NACE regulations, guidelines, and best practices, and ensure staff do likewise.
  • University Brand: Represent Career Success at high-profile events, committee meetings and workgroups to demonstrate best-in-class university career success operations. Attend conferences and professional development meetings pertinent to experiential learning, skill acquisition, certificates and badging and career development connections, learning and sharing best practices.

FAQs

What is the weekly work schedule for the Associate Director of Career & Professional Development position?

The weekly scheduled hours for this position are 40 hours.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have three to five years of professional experience in career services, higher education, or a related industry role, along with professional supervisory experience and excellent communication and project management skills.

Is a master's degree preferred for this role?

Yes, a master's degree is preferred for candidates applying for this position.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect to work around standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Is this position eligible for remote work?

The job description does not specify remote work options; it primarily indicates that the position is based in Austin, TX.

What benefits are offered with this position?

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive health benefits package, generous paid vacation and sick leave, retirement plans, tuition assistance, professional development opportunities, and various employee discounts.

Are background checks required for this position?

Yes, a criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

How important is collaboration in this role?

Collaboration is essential as the individual will work closely with career services professionals across campus to support student career success and develop scalable programs.

Do I need to submit a letter of interest when applying?

Yes, a letter of interest is required along with your resume and work references when applying for this position.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Associate Director of Career & Professional Development position starts at $77,000, depending on qualifications.

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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. Founded in 1883, the University has grown from a single building, eight teachers, two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students.