About Us - Values Overview

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.

Position Overview

Expand employer relationships with UNT based on geographic region, major, employer type, etc. Expand opportunities for employers that wish to recruit from particular colleges. Employ strategies to market UNT and its students in order to increase employer interest and participation in recruiting activities on campus. Work collaboratively with the Associate Director and the Employer Services team to identify employer needs and recommend recruiting options, strategies, and sponsorship opportunities.

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.

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 a diverse population. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Recruiting and Human Resources experience preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Expand employer outreach to companies in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area via referral and by partnerships with local Chambers and relevant networking groups. 
• Support Employer Services Team by recruiting employers for various Career Center hosted fairs and events. 
• Help troubleshoot and manage employers and jobs in Handshake at the request of other team members. 
• Report employer outreach and outcomes via statistical analysis to Associate Director and AVP when requested. 
• Meet with departments and colleges to get feedback on the types of companies and organizations they want to have hire their students. Recruit accordingly based on their feedback.
• Exercises ability to collaborate with industry professionals on opportunities for international students post graduation. 
• Help recruit Employer Advisory Board Members and assist with projects aimed at making them more present on campus. 
• Ability to leverage employer, campus partner and alumni relationships to advance technology platforms such as PeopleGrove, Handshake, Interstride, and others. 
• Assist Assistant Director of Internships and Internship Specialists with campus partnerships and employer internship outcomes. 
• Work collaboratively on Career Center endeavors when requested. Serve as an effective liaison for Career Coaching teams in designated colleges to increase awareness of services. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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. 

Benefits

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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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.