Director for Career Coaching, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title:

Director for Career Coaching, College of Natural Sciences

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Hiring Department:

College of Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jan 31, 2028

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Funding for this position is guaranteed until January 31, 2028, renewable based upon availability of funding and work performance.

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.   

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. 

Purpose

Provide leadership and strategic direction of career coaching for the College of Natural Sciences by overseeing the development and implementation of career coaching strategies, focusing on helping undergraduate students explore career options, prepare for internships, and successfully navigate post-graduation career paths. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with the overall strategic goals and metrics of the Career Education and Career Success initiatives. To advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Management: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for career coaching services, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with program goals. Implement the vision and strategy for the coaching team to support and enhance student engagement in alignment with the learning outcomes and goals define by the College of Natural Sciences. Manage the delivery of career coaching services including appointments, presentations, workshops, and programming. Serve as one of the directors for the CNS Career Services office with the Director of Employer and Alumni Engagement. Assist with overseeing day-to-day budget operations and budget management with the support of the Career Success Administrative Manager.
• Career Ecosystem Support & Outreach: Develop and provide training and resources to faculty and advising staff to enhance their understanding of career development and equip them to support students’ career readiness. Collaborate with academic departments to align professional development resources with course objectives, ensuring that students receive career preparation that complements their academic journey. Collaborate with the Employer & Alumni Engagement team to synergize their efforts with the coaching team to ensure students are exposed to relevant opportunities and resources. Represent CNS and UT Austin at regional and national conferences.
• Career Coaching & Professional Development: Lead and provide direct career coaching to CNS students, focusing on personalized career exploration, professional development, and preparation for internships and post-graduation success. Support coaching staff communications with students around alignment of academic experiences and skills with potential careers, helping them set realistic, achievable career goals. Support coach investigation of industry trends, job market dynamics, and emerging fields within their designated domain, to equip students with the knowledge needed to make informed career decisions. Provide access and training to coaches on job market research, internship opportunities, and field-specific resources to help students in their career development efforts.
• Career Courses & Resource Development: Collaborate with the Career Education team and manage the involvement of the Career Coaches in teaching the career and internship courses. Guide coaches to develop and maintain resources within each CNS domain of focus (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Math, Data & Computing Sciences, or Human Sciences) such as guides, templates, and online tools to support students in navigating career options, preparing application materials, improving interviewing skills, and enhancing their professional skills.
• Data Collection & Evaluation: Work with the Career Success Data Analyst to track and assess the success of career coaching a