Career Consultant

TITLE

Career Consultant

JOB SUMMARY

Providesspecialized individual andgroupcareercounseling, consulting and advisinginan effort toassiststudentsin developingthecompetenciesrequiredtobecomeinformedabouttheirchoiceofa major,career options,opportunitiesrelatedto theirpersonalandprofessionalobjectives,andtomake informeddecisionsconcerningcareer goals. Utilize 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 / 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 liaise 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,enthusiasm,anddedicationtohelpingstudentsreachtheir careergoals, work independently, and be able to effectively interact with faculty and administrators. Workisperformedundergeneralsupervisionandperformanceevaluationis based upon completion ofassignmentsand resultsobtained. Performance evaluation is conductedthroughtheperformanceevaluationsystemandinaccordancewiththeUniversity Policies& Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:   Senior Associate Director Career Education

Supervises:Maysupervise undergraduateandgraduate interns

ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include, but not limited to the following:

• Providesindividual and group career counseling and advising.

• Recommends, administers, and interpretsstandardized careerassessment inventories, including but not limited to: FOCUS2, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, card sorts, etc. 

• Providesoccupational information.

• Developsand presents workshops, programmingand occupational information to various audiences, includingemployers.

• 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, OptimalResume, Blackboard, Canvas, and social media (LinkedIn).

• 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 apply 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 presentation (in-person and online) to facilitate career education. 

• Evaluates and determines validity of online resources for Center.

• Updatesstaff on activities and issues.

• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in all areas of the university.

• Actsasaliaisontoone or more collegesandprovidesreportson activitiesandprogram outcomes.

• Assists with annual Career Fairs and Career Networking Receptions, and other program/events as necessary.   

• May work remotely in Dallas or Houston.

• May developand maintain web page informationforcareercounseling/advising topics.

• Maintainseffectivecommunicationandprovideshighqualitycustomerservicetostudents, faculty,staff, and employers.

• Createseffectivemarketingstrategies/materialstoincreaseparticipationinCareerConnections Centerinitiatives.

• Participates inthe development and delivery of departmental and Student Life Division initiatives and assistotherstaffwith implementingprogramming.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Higher Education or a related field required. Significant professional experience may be substituted for a master’s degree.

EXPERIENCE

Oneyearofexperienceinthefieldof Higher Education with preference in Career Services.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Advanced knowledge of career development theories, coaching, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; and learning and motivation.

• Knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice, workshop and program design.

• Knowledge of print and online career resources.

• Advanced knowledge of industry and job market trends.

• Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn and other social media tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleges and schools, the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence, and student life units. 

• Abilityto workautonomouslyand asa team-orientedindividual thatisable to workeveningsand weekends asneeded.

• Abilityto provide and analyze statistical dataforperiodicand endofyear reporting.

• Abilityandfamiliarity with computerapplications in acareer services setting.

• Ability toorganize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independentjudgmentbased onanunderstanding oforganizational policies.

• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkrelationswithstudents,faculty,staff,andthe public.

• Abilityto communicateeffectivelyorally,byphone, electronically, in person, andin writing.

• Abilityand willingness tooccasionallytravel on behalfof TWUand Career Connections Center.

• Understanding of social media for communication with students.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government.  For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.