What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Development Specialist position at The University of Texas at Dallas?
The JSOM Career Development Specialist (CDS) will utilize their corporate/professional expertise about corporate recruiting and hiring cycles/timelines to provide career coaching services to undergraduate and graduate students.
Minimum Education And Experience
Bachelor's Degree. Three to five years in corporate/business experience.
Preferred Education And Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Career Development Specialist (CDS) will provide individual and group career coaching services, conduct resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, LinkedIn and networking strategies, and more.
Remote Work Notice
A hybrid remote work schedule may be available (currently 1-day remote weekly). Employees must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required upon employment, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and the UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Important Message
Minimum Education And Experience
Bachelor's Degree. Three to five years in corporate/business experience.
Preferred Education And Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- MBA or Master's degree in a business-related discipline.
- Two or more years of experience in campus recruiting and/or corporate or business-related roles.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and emerging job search tools, including AI platforms such as ChatGPT.
- Experience with or strong interest in leveraging social media platforms (e.g., Canva, Instagram, LinkedIn, and blogs) for professional branding and student engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Career Development Specialist (CDS) will provide individual and group career coaching services, conduct resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, LinkedIn and networking strategies, and more.
- Provide individual and group career coaching and counseling regarding internships, networking strategies, and professional readiness.
- Create professional development content and resources for the CMC website, workshops, and MAS 6102 curriculum.
- Build relationships with select JSOM academic degree programs and program directors to develop targeted career resources, events, and workshops to increase undergraduate and graduate student participation and improve internship/job readiness. For example, professional development programming for undergraduate transfer students, veterans, DMHP undergraduate honors students, and professional programs in accounting, finance, and more.
- Collaborate with the JSOM CMC Corporate Relations Team for events and to develop full-time and internship opportunities for students.
- Coordinate events and workshops with employers to educate students about career paths and internship and job opportunities.
- Create weekly content and flyers using Canva for the CMC website and social media to promote employer events and professional development services to students.
Remote Work Notice
A hybrid remote work schedule may be available (currently 1-day remote weekly). Employees must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required upon employment, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and the UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Important Message
- All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
- The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
