Career Consultant - Career Connections Center
Texas Woman's University | |
United States, Texas, Houston | |
6700 Fannin St (Show on map) | |
Aug 29, 2024 | |
Provides specialized individual and group career counseling, consulting and advising in an effort to assist students in developing the competencies required to become informed about their choice of a major, career options, opportunities related to their personal and professional objectives, and to make informed decisions concerning career goals. Utilize career development and student development theories to design, deliver, and evaluate services such as consulting, career assessments, presentations and workshops, industry programs, career education literature and handouts, and learning activities. Liaises and collaborates with senior stakeholders including faculty, administration, staff, employees, and students / student groups on special programming initiatives. The position serves as a liaison between the Career Connections Center and college administrators, faculty and students in the assigned college(s) and is expected to work collaboratively with Academic Advising and the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence. This position is normally focused on one of five colleges/schools and is expected to become an expert in career and employment opportunities for a segment of the TWU population. Gathers and synthesizes workforce and labor market information and liaise with local, regional, and national employers to gain insight into industry, hiring needs, and expand career and internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni. The incumbent must show initiative, enthusiasm, and dedication to helping students reach their career goals, work independently, and be able to effectively interact with faculty and administrators. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. Performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Associate Director Consulting and Programming
Supervises: May supervise undergraduate and graduate interns
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Master's degree in Higher Education or a related field required. Significant professional experience may be substituted for a Master's degree. One year of experience in the field of Higher Education with preference in Career Services. Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The employee may be required to travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.
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