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The University of Texas at Arlington Coordinator III, Special Programs CEPD in Arlington, Texas
Coordinator III, Special Programs CEPD
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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S05100P
Position Title Coordinator III, Special Programs CEPD
Department Career Services
Location Arlington
Job Family Administrative Support
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Open to External and Internal
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $53,000.
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Coordinates and facilitates events for the Career Engagement and Professional Development Team (CEPD). Is responsible for internal group processes to include faculty and staff requests for presentations or support, manage orientation sessions to ensure Career Center presence, and focus on all CEPD scheduling of events to support online and on-campus students in partnership with other key members of the Career Development Center. Provides career development guidance to assist current students and alumni in developing competencies required to pursue academic and career opportunities as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage event logistics, scheduling and coordinating events such as faculty and staff presentation scheduling, workshop coordination and program management of new events for the CEPD team, oversee the creation of a calendar of events, and the submission of events to the Project Management Team according to that group’s procedures.
Serve as a liaison with internal and external constituents. Coordinates and works with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across campus to schedule events, register students for events, and find speakers and locations.
Assist with student and career-related events and programs.
Responsible for process improvements to ensure seamless experiences ongoing.
Responsible for managing external employer development programs such as the DART Leadership Immersion Sessions.
Collect information/data from students and student surveys on CEPD experiences, outcomes, satisfaction levels, etc.
Create and launch surveys/assessments. Partner with the Project Management Team to provide metric information as required for metrics and goal management.
Review and maintain consistent formatting and structure for program materials in conjunction with the CEPD team. May conduct orientation information sessions.
Assist with standardization and centralization of UTA and CEPD procedures and logistics for internal stakeholders (faculty/staff/students).
Oversee the partnership with Handshake to ensure UTA is leveraging the platform as intended.
May supervise student worker(s) for project execution and or to support the Career Spots Drop-in Program.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Liberal Arts, or a related field and one (1) year of related experience.
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, equivalent combination of education and related work experience such as project management, human resources, training and development, working with students in a university setting, student services, internship coordination, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Handshake.
Demonstrated knowledge of career planning and development.
Experience working in a university career center with historically underrepresented populations and experience conducting workshops/seminars.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with employers, faculty, staff, and students. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Solid organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple internship programs simultaneously.
Attention to detail to ensure compliance with university requirements and government internship regulations.
Ability to draft, edit, and prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials using word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Proficient in using technology tools such as online surveys and assessments to collect data from employers and students.
Solid leadership skills to supervise student workers and collaborate with employer advisory groups and teams. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
*What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
*How many years of related experience do you have?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5 years or more
*How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
None/less than 1 year
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
*What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)?
No skills/Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents