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Posting Information

Posting Number2025524

Posting/Functional TitleCareer Educator

University Pay Plan TitleCareer Advisor

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentCareer Services

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$3,916.67

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ Direct customer service experience, and strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation delivery appropriate for small and large audiences.

+ Direct experience in the planning and implementation of programs and projects.

+ Demonstrated ability to maintain focus while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

+ Demonstrated proficiency of business software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s degree or other advanced degree in student affairs/higher education, counseling, communication, human resources, business administration, or related field.

+ Knowledge of career theory and practice, including career exploration and assessment, informational interviewing, experiential learning/internships, resume and cover letter writing, job interviewing, job search strategies, and preparing for graduate or professional school.

+ Experience providing career advising/coaching in one-on-one or group environments.

Job Description

Career Educators are an essential part of an energetic and collaborative team responsible for providing a broad range of services and programs including personalized career coaching/advising, recommending online resources, educational workshops and presentations, implementation of marketing strategies, and large-scale events for the university’s diverse student and alumni populations.

Career Services is seeking to fill a Career Educator position who will serve as the career liaison to the university’sCollege of Business Administration,working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students that make up the supported colleges’ multiple undergraduate and graduate programs. The Career Educator delivers direct services to students and alumni in search of jobs, internships, graduate school admission, and other professional opportunities.

Job Duties

+ Provide career support to, and draw information from the College of Business Administration, working collaboratively with faculty and staff to improve career readiness and professional opportunities for students and alumni

+ Provide individual career coaching/support to students/alumni, assisting with career exploration as well as the development and execution of internship/job search strategies.

+ Develop and deliver career and professional development workshops across campus, in-person and virtually (e.g., classroom, student organization, residence hall presentations).

+ Review and critique student/alumni resumes, cover letters and other application documentation.

+ Assist with coordination of virtual and in-person job fairs and other career-focused events hosted by Career Services and/or the College of Business Administration.

+ Create and distribute regular and timely communications to students and alumni using various tools and platforms.

+ Contact and engage with prospective and current employer partners to market relevant department services and programs, with special emphasis on experiential learning activities and full-time job opportunities.

+ Help track and assess area performance.

+ Participate in professional development opportunities and serve on university teams and committees as requested.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date06/03/2025

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)06/29/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52951

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