Senior Career Development Specialist, Former Student Career Services

Job Title

Senior Career Development Specialist, Former Student Career Services

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Career Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,959.38 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

The Texas A&M University Career Center provides centralized career and professional development services for undergraduate, graduate, and former students. We provide individualized career advising while also empowering students to utilize self-assessment resources to identify and explore careers, and we assist and support students in gaining relevant experience and pursuing their career goals, whether they choose to seek admission to graduate school or secure professional employment. One of the largest programs of its kind in the nation, the Career Center has been recognized nationally and regionally for our many best practices. The Career Center is conveniently located on campus in the Koldus Building.

What We Want

The Student Development Specialist III develops, implements, and supports career development programs, services, and resources for Texas A&M former students and students. The position may include supervisory responsibilities and requires collaboration with campus and employer partners.

This position primarily provides career advising, programming, and resources to former students at all career stages, with emphasis on career planning and transitions, job search strategies, networking, and interviewing. The position develops innovative programs and resources, builds relationships with campus and employer partners, stays current on employment trendss, and leverages digital tools. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship builder who brings initiative, creativity, and a service-oriented approach..

What You Need To Know

Salary: $59,512/annually

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

 

Responsibilities

Career Development Programming and Engagement:

 

• Advises former students and students in areas of career/major exploration, career planning, and job search skills/techniques such as resume writing, job search strategies, networking, and interviewing.
• Establishes, oversees, creates, implements, and evaluates innovative career education and development programming designed to support any industry, occupational focus and class year as former students consider career path options from a global perspective.
• Supports Career Center mission by participating in programs and services including drop-in advising, committee work, regular team meetings, and center-wide events and initiatives.
• Utilizes digital technologies, including learning management system platforms, live-streaming, virtual career services, and online collaboration tools, to deliver career content broadly.

 

Presentations and Campus Relations:

• Leads presentations highlighting services, resources and programs available through the Career Center, constituent groups throughout campus, and within the Aggie Network community.
• Develops large-scale programs and events (e.g., career fairs, resume remotes, tabling), and/or employer spotlights that address varied former student career interests.
• Conducts outreach and workshops in collaboration with faculty, advisors and industry experts to integrate career readiness into the academic experience.
• Meets regularly with Association of Former Students staff as well as A&M Club leadership to provide information about services and program offerings. Meets regularly with advisors, faculty, and/or administration within the colleges/schools or program area to provide information about services and progress.
• Coordinate consultation efforts and collaborate with campus partners seeking support.

 

Employer Development and External Relations:

• Establishes and maintains employer relationships to expand full-time, internship, and co-op employment opportunities for former students and students.
• Serves as Career Center representative at employer and industry events.
• Collaborates with recruiting organizations to ensure alignment between employer expectations and former student and student preparedness.
• Works closely with Career Center Employer Services to carry out these duties.

 

Resource Development and Data Management:

• Develops and maintains digital and print resources tailored to former students’ and current students’ career fields.
• Supports assessment and data collection processes to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.
• Monitors and evaluates resources for effectiveness and efficiency to help determine necessary revisions.

 

Supervision:

• Supervises and evaluates the work of student employees, and maintain confidential records and files, as appropriate.
• Trains student employees related to the needs of the assigned academic disciplines and/or student population.
• May manage Career Center committee(s) and/or project team(s).

 

Administrative Support:

• Participates in ongoing staff development and career services best practices.
• Participates in Division and departmental meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Coordinates internal and external communications, ensuring accurate dissemination of program updates.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in career services, advising, recruiting, or related specialty.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in student affairs or related specialty.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills – interpersonal, written, and presentation.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and ability to work with and present data.
• Experience with complex databases and computer software programs.
• Proficiency in researching and utilizing online resources.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple, ongoing programs and services.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.