Senior Career Development Coordinator for Career Exploration

Canyon, Texas • Staff position • 40 hours per week, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday (some evening and weekend work required)

About the role

With a focus on maximizing student retention and success, the Senior Career and Professional Development Coordinator for Career Exploration uses a student-learning approach to provide career advising and coaching, and to develop, plan, maintain, and implement programming for students and alumni. This position coaches, advises, and assists students and community members individually and in groups, with a strong emphasis on career exploration, decision-making, and college major selection. The role also provides consulting, program development, and presentations for the WTAMU community, offering services both in-person and online.

Benefits

The A&M System offers a competitive, high-quality benefit package, including:

• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans
• Additional health and lifestyle programs
• Optional retirement savings opportunities
• Paid leave programs
• 13–15 paid holidays each year

For more information, visit West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $3,223 – $3,787 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Career Development Coaching

• Assist students and alumni in developing career goals via career exploration, assessment, career tools, and resources, using a variety of career and educational programs.
• Help identify and remediate students’ perceptions of barriers to their success.
• Employ a strengths-based and student-centered advising philosophy to prepare students for personal aspirations by leveraging experiences inside and outside the classroom.
• Administer and manage career exploration software (currently YouScience) and outreach.
• Assist new and transfer students and their families during orientation regarding career exploration and recommend resources as needed.
• Provide career coaching to individuals and groups during all stages of career exploration and decision-making.
• Manage departmental and administrative aspects of career development, ensuring the department stays current with emerging trends in the field.
• Plan, promote, and execute strategies to engage undeclared majors in career exploration, coaching, and programming, working closely with academic advisers.
• Administer appropriate assessments to students and alumni.
• Respond to requests for information about career development and related resources.
• Inform students about internships and encourage them to apply knowledge from career coaching to target appropriate opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of campus and community resources to facilitate referrals.
• Develop new career exploration resources and evaluate existing and outside resources for students and alumni.

Career Advising

• Assist students in job searches through appointments related to interviewing, job searching, LinkedIn use, professionalism, and resume development.
• Plan and assist with Career and Professional Development initiatives, events, and activities, including job fairs, networking receptions, outreach activities, and special events.
• Develop, present, and facilitate workshops on career-related topics.
• Interact with employers at on-campus events.
• Develop and maintain records and reports for assessment, strategic planning, and other needs.
• Maintain 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University, and job-specific online training courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, community and business leaders, and University personnel.
• Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, written communication, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple demanding projects.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of database applications and adeptness with video conferencing technologies.
• Comfortable in a team-centered, cross-trained, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with a professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related specialty.
• Demonstrated successful career services training and development experience.
• Experience in social work, counseling, case management, personal coaching, or a related field.
• Experience in a university career or advising center.
• Experience developing innovative programming and/or educational outreach.
• Experience using assessment tools such as MBTI, YouScience, or CliftonStrengths.
• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.