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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The UNT Career Center is responsible for the career development and employment of all UNT students and alumni. It has responsibility for all Career Readiness, Coaching and Education, Student Employment, Internships, and Post-Graduate Employment of UNT students. The Career Center operates as a centralized department with a decentralized approach and sustains collaborative partnerships with academic colleges, student affairs departments, employers, and alumni. Our vision is to empower students and alumni to identify and achieve individual goals for career success. Our mission is to design and deliver high-quality career services to UNT students and alumni through collaboration with campus, local and global partnerships.
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Position Overview
The Career Center at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Career Coach for the College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) with a particular focus on internship placement to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Interface with students as they seek guidance concerning employment, career development, internships, and career related issues. Lead job market research efforts for CVAD in order to provide current and relevant data to CVAD staff, faculty, students, and Career Center colleagues. Craft systematic internship pathways and external relationships in conjunction with CVAD leadership. Develop and conduct workshops and seminars on a variety of topics related to internships and employment, assess their effectiveness, and implement changes needed to engage and enhance student preparedness for the workplace. Provide marketing of career services to the college. Provide assistance to other units in the Career Center and perform other duties as assigned for optimal operational success of the Career Center. Update and maintain relevant information on the Career Center website for the college.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops. Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Ability to communicate and work with the population. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess any of the following additional qualifications: Bachelors in studio art, art education, art history, design, or directly related field and relevant work experience. Graduate degree in studio art, art education, art history, design, or directly related field. Two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience.
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- With a particular focus on CVAD students who have already completed their first year, interface with students as they seek guidance concerning employment, career development, internships, and career related issues. Engage employers and alumni to support students career development and outcomes.
- Lead job market research efforts for CVAD in order to provide current and relevant data to CVAD staff, faculty, students, and Career Center colleagues.
- Develop and conduct workshops and seminars on a variety of topics related to internships and employment, assess their effectiveness, and implement changes needed to engage and enhance student preparedness for the workplace.
- Craft systematic internship pathways and external relationships in conjunction with CVAD leadership.
- Provide marketing of career services to the college.
- Provide assistance to other units in the Career Center and perform other duties as assigned for optimal operational success of the Career Center.
- Update and maintain relevant information on the Career Center website for the college.
- Develop reports regarding CVAD student engagement and programming for data collection and to determine relevance and effectiveness of initiative.
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Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm; evenings and weekends as necessary
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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