Job Summary:

The Career Consultant is responsible for supporting the TCU Career Center by coaching College of Science & Engineering undergraduate and graduate students on career preparation and development; coordinating with College of Science & Engineering Dean, faculty and staff and employer relations counterpart in developing and presenting career development programs and determining career opportunities for students.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Serves as the Career Services liaison to the College of Science & Engineering by providing 1:1 consultation with students regarding career development topics such as career exploration, job/internship search strategies, interview preparation, networking, job offers and salary negotiations.
2. Creates a presence within College of Science & Engineering by promoting services to students, proactively establishing and maintaining relationships with the Dean, faculty and staff; attends college and department specific meetings/events.
3. Educates College of Science & Engineering students on career-related topics by planning and implementing college/department specific workshops, classroom presentations, and student organization presentations.
4. Delivers forward-thinking career readiness initiatives for the College of Science & Engineering. Serves as a resource for students and faculty by providing support for and attending department, college, and university-wide focused programming including networking nights, on-campus workshops, career expos, employer site visits and other experiential events.
5. Evaluates and adopts emerging career development technologies and practices. Collaborates with internal stakeholders- student groups, signature programs, and Dean/faculty- to embed career readiness into the broader student experience. Collaborates with Dean/faculty/staff to obtain first destination career outcomes for graduating seniors.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree (e.g. Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Career Development or a related field)
• 2 years of experience in a university setting, working with students/faculty, or related science and/or engineering industry experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience working in a Career Center.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of communications, presentations and interpersonal relationship techniques.
• Knowledge of career development theory.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of career management platforms (Handshake)
• Knowledge of social media techniques and ability to stay abreast of best practices in social media.
• Skill in career advising/coaching.
• Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office, Social Media (LinkedIn).
• Ability to administer and interpret career assessment instruments, (Focus 2, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory).
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate projects.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.