Job Information
Texas A&M University Assistant Director of Career Services in United States
Job Title
Assistant Director of Career Services
Agency
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Department
Center For Experiential Learning & Comm Engagement
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,420.01 monthly
Job Location
San Antonio, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Director in the vibrant city of San Antonio, TX, where professional growth seamlessly blends with the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
San Antonio offers a unique combination of career opportunities and a high quality of life. Boasting a robust economy and a thriving job market, the city provides fertile ground for our advisors to connect students with exciting career prospects.
Beyond professional aspirations, San Antonio's warm climate, historic landmarks, and eclectic culinary scene create an unparalleled living experience. The city's commitment to education and community engagement aligns seamlessly with our university's values, offering a holistic environment for personal and professional development.
Texas A&M-San Antonio and The Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
Celebrating new record enrollment exceeding 7,500 total students, Texas A&M-San Antonio is on a mission to build the future. We currently offer 37 undergraduate degrees and 19 graduate degrees in a variety of in-demand fields with online, hyflex, and hybrid course options. A&M-SA celebrates excellence and creates life-changing opportunities by providing a quality education, affordable tuition, numerous scholarships, and financial aid opportunities. Our exceptional faculty and staff are committed to preparing and empowering students to be innovative and contributing members of a global society.
Formed in 2016 to combine the areas of Career Services, Experiential Learning, and Civic Engagement, The Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement provides enhanced learning opportunities and access to resources and relationships in order to develop students into career-ready and community-minded graduates.
This position will provide professional career guidance and services to students and alumni affiliated with Texas A&M University-San Antonio with a focus on serving those studying in assigned college. Services include assisting students in identifying career goals and the development of career interests, development of career related outreach presentations and workshops to students and classes, administration and interpretation of career assessments, and the support of career fairs for multiple areas. In addition, this position will foster relationships in the greater San Antonio community for the development of employment and internship opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Oversee graduate student career development program and Graduate Assistant(s) in supervision and training.
Develop learning outcomes and produces reports with updates to program goals.
The candidate in this position will provide excellent customer service to employers, students, and the community.
Serve as primary career advisor for current undergraduate and graduate students and alumni in assigned college.
Serves as a secondary career services support for all other colleges.
Support all students and alumni affiliated with Texas A&M University-San Antonio during office drop-in hours or similar.
Assist students in identifying career goals and the development of career interests.
Administer and interpret individual interest, skills, abilities, and values assessment instruments; including, but no limited to FOCUS 2.
Assist students with professional skills such as resume writing, graduate school research and application process, job and internship searches, and interview preparation.
Oversees process of large-scale events, such career preparation events, career-related workshops, and employer information sessions in collaboration with team members.
Spearheads student/campus marketing and engagement plan for career events, such as career fairs and expos.
Coordinate college-specific outreach, programming and customized seminars, workshops, and programs based on student needs assessment and faculty requests.
Work with and advise faculty and college administration on methods to enhance the quality of career development and to expand departmental participation.
Design and facilitate ongoing professional development curriculum to support university student employees.
Provide information on Career Services to student and faculty orientations.
Conduct classroom presentations on various career services functions or career-related topics.
Develop and maintain employer contacts for part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities.
Support employers’ connections to A&M-SA campus through outreach methods: marketing, advertising, and conducting employer site visits.
Support the arrangement of on-campus recruitment activities and on-campus information sessions.
Maintain career services software; expands employer awareness of software to increase job postings; expand student awareness of software for job/internship search and overall use.
Assist other departments as needed with office operations and events; works as a member to a cross-functional team.
Maintain, outreach, run reports and conduct training sessions about interviewing practice software.
Act as representative to A&M-SA's professional career center affiliations.
Assist with other Career Services leadership in leading and developing professional development opportunities for the team.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in a related field.
Five years of related work experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in related field.
Applicant Instructions:
Please make sure to provide the following documents:
Application
Cover Letter to include two professional references
Resume
For detailed instructions on how to apply for any positions on our website, please use the following link:
http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html
Summary of Employee Benefits
https://www.tamusa.edu/documents/hr/summary-of-employees-benefits-2020.pdf (http://www.tamusa.edu/documents/hr/summary-of-employees-benefits-2019.pdf)
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.
In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Established as a standalone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio) is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, A&M-SA is a Military Embracing institution offering over 40 undergraduate and graduate programs to close to 7000 students.
A&M-San Antonio is quickly expanding to fill its campus grounds in South San Antonio. Due to the rapid growth, the University's footprint is transforming with Esperanza Hall, the first residence hall having opened in fall 2017, the Science & Technology Building, which opened in spring 2018, Classroom Hall which opened in fall 2020 and our newest building for the College of Business and University Library scheduled to open fall 2022.
The University's core values of being “ student centered, equity minded, inclusive and respectful, visionary, a catalyst for opportunity, collaborative and committed to excellence ”, provide a foundation for its world-class faculty to inspire graduates to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. A&M-San Antonio will continue growing as an economic and social catalyst while becoming nationally recognized for student and academic success.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement, and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (210) 784-2058.
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