Director of MS & MPA Career Education & Coaching, Texas McCombs

Job Posting Title:

Director of MS & MPA Career Education & Coaching, Texas McCombs

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

Purpose

The McCombs School of Business seeks a Director of MS & MPA Career Education & Coaching to join the Career Management and Corporate Relations team. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role will provide leadership for a team of six career coaches supporting seven specialized master’s programs. The director will oversee career education programming, student coaching strategy, operational efficiency, and budget management. Additionally, they will collaborate with leadership to drive innovation, enhance career outcomes, and foster a dynamic, supportive career ecosystem for students

Responsibilities

• TALENT MANAGEMENT: Provide leadership and strategic direction for the specialized master’s career coaching team, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and professional development across all coaching roles. Oversee best practices in coaching, identify industry trends, and equip team members with resources for continuous growth. Foster a culture of learning and innovation to enhance advising effectiveness and student outcomes.
• STRATEGY AND INNOVATION: Drive continuous improvement in the career management experience by identifying opportunities to enhance programming, digital resources, and career tools. Lead the refinement of the Canvas site and implement best practices that align with evolving student and employer needs. Partner with employer teams to support the expansion of the just-in-time hiring strategy across programs, ensuring a scalable and responsive approach. Collaborate with key stakeholders to integrate innovative solutions that strengthen career outcomes and student engagement.
• CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAMMING: Oversee the development and execution of career education initiatives, including orientation, MS career education, and ACE programming, in collaboration with the team. Enhance program impact by integrating industry best practices and exploring new approaches to equip students for career success. Partner with key stakeholders to ensure programming remains responsive to evolving student needs and employer expectations. Leverage data and feedback to refine career education efforts.
• OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS: Provide strategic oversight of budget management, vendor selection, and operational processes to enhance efficiency and scalability. Evaluate and implement vendor partnerships for specialized programs, ensuring alignment with long-term goals. Lead cross-department coordination to drive operational improvements and optimize resources. Leverage data analytics to assess advising systems, career outcomes, and student engagement, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• CAREER COACHING: Provide strategic leadership in career coaching, ensuring best practices are implemented across the team. Oversee training and professional development initiatives to enhance advising effectiveness and staff expertise. Guide the team in managing student coaching loads efficiently through scalable strategies, including group advising and industry career consultants. Establish and maintain benchmarks for coaching excellence, integrating the latest research and self-assessment tools to support student career development. Serve as an escalation point for complex student cases, ensuring a proactive and sol