Career Success Professional

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities. 

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

This position will provide individualized and group-based career support for students in assigned academic programs. Conduct career coaching sessions supporting exploration, internship/job searches, graduate school applications, and career transitions. Develop customized guides and templates, coordinate career fairs and employer events. Collect and analyze career data for assigned students achieving high knowledge rates and placement rates. Build partnerships with faculty, employers, and alumni to enhance student career readiness. Manage teaching assistants for professional development courses and present to student groups on career resources.

A Bachelor's degree and one year work experience are required. A Master’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are preferred. 

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

Individual Career Coaching

• Conduct individual career coaching sessions to support exploration, internship/job searches, graduate school applications, career transitions 

• Provide personalized feedback and career coaching on résumés, cover letters, job offer negotiation, personal statements including graduate/professional school applications 

• Facilitate mock interviews and career assessments 

• Develop customized guides, templates, checklists for specialized populations 

• Review personal statements ensuring students communicate unique experiences and qualifications Monitor and support student well-being; connect those in need to campus resources 

• Develop relationships with student leaders in organizations related to assigned majors 

• Create and distribute customized and mass email communications to increase student engagement with career services.

Employer Relations & Event Management

• Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international employers to expand experiential learning and job opportunities 

• Conduct employer meetings and communications regularly 

• Coordinate outreach for career fairs and employer events 

• Host employer information sessions and campus interviews 

• Schedule and coordinate employer presentations in classes and campus venues 

• Maintain recruiter relationships and stay informed on hiring trends 

• Coordinate recruiting events; market via Handshake and other platforms 

• Organize employer trips and on-campus interviews

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