Career Advisor, Engineering Career Assistance Center, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Career Advisor, Engineering Career Assistance Center, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering

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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

Application review process will take place in January 2024.

About Us

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose

The Career Advisor is responsible for delivering first-rate career services for Cockrell School of Engineering students and alumni to aid them in making informed career decisions, gain practical experience and transferable skills, prepare for an effective career search, and make suitable post-graduation plans.  This position also focuses on leading multiple career service or administrative programs such as career fairs, career workshops, first destination reports, student staff supervision, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual advising sessions to help students/alumni make informed career decisions and to aid in preparation of job application materials.

• Provide expert guidance on year-by-year career planning.

• Direct students/alumni to relevant career tools and online/campus resources.

• Deliver career workshops and topical outreach presentations to general and targeted student populations.

• Assist with logistical and administrative details for career fairs, office-related events, and departmental events.

• Provide exceptional front-of-house customer service to students, employer guests, prospective families, and visitors.

• Coordinate programs such as, and perform duties, which may include supervising student staff, tracking graduate accommodation via first destination reports, etc.

• Produce marketing, promotional materials, and social media content for owned programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience coordinating student programs.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and support students and their families.

• High energy, team player with strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of constituents; students, parents, faculty and other staff members. Demonstrated professional demeanor.

• Proven ability to take ownership of programs and innovate new ideas for continuous improvement.

• Able to work independently and in teams with overlapping projects.

• Solid proficiency with standard applications in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite.

• Quick learner of online and technology tools such as online databases, platforms, and applications.

• Familiarity with video and web conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Strong attention to detail.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

• Able to work in a multi-faceted environment with tightly scheduled programs and deadlines.

• Appreciation for and knowledge of engineering/STEM education and knowledge of The University of Texas at Austin and the Cockrell School of Engineering.

• Knowledge of UT Austin undergraduate student processes an