University of Houston in
Assistant Director- University Career Services
University of Houston in, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Department :University Career Services Salary :49,400-56,200
Description :
Assists University Career Services leadership in providing career advising, career counseling, and job placement services for students and recent graduates. Facilitates awareness of services with an emphasis on developing new employment opportunities for UH alumni in the greater community.
Advises and counsels University of Houston students and new alumni in career decision-making, organizing, and implementing a professional job search. Addresses the needs of job seekers who are considering career changes and those who have delayed entry to, or who are re-entering, the job market.
Provides resources and training in the preparation of resumes, the development of effective interview skills, and sources of employment opportunities.
Manages alumni career services resources for new alumni, including policies and procedures, communications with alumni, the use of information technology, the development of brochures and other literature, administration of fees, and program assessments.
Cultivates and maintains close working relationships with university organizations and community agencies that might serve as resources for UH students and new alumni, including the UH Alumni Organization, various college-based alumni organizations, executive recruiters, sponsors of job fairs, and others.
Coordinates and/or participates in job development, survey research, work-study job placement, workshops and presentations within and outside the career center, and other special projects of University Career Services.
Maintains employment and internship data and conducts assessments relative to the utilization of career services, satisfaction with services, and other quantifiable and qualitative aspects of career services.
Leads training sessions for colleagues on appropriate career development topics. Participates in professional development activities offered by the department, the Division of Student Affairs, the University, and professional organizations. Maintains a self-directed program of professional readings.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Additional Job Information:
Manage Assessment Activities
Oversee assessment activities for University Career Services, including term reports, annual reports, student and employer events and experiential learning evaluations across all colleges. Provide data and debrief from UCS events and share with UCS lead staff to improve events, satisfaction and experience.
Track and report on employment outcomes of UH graduates, providing valuable insights for program enhancement.
Lead UCS departmental Assessment Committee.
Community Relationship Management
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with university organizations, community agencies, and alumni groups (e.g., UH Alumni Organization, college-based career centers, and UH alumni affinity groups). Collaborate with executive recruiters, faculty, and other key community members to leverage resources for the benefit of UH students and recent alumni.
Employer Partnerships and Recruitment Strategies
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Associate Director for Employer Relations to establish partnerships with employers. Assist in developing recruitment strategies and programs aimed at enhancing employer relationships and supporting career development opportunities for students. Assist with employer outreach to create and increase experiential learning (internships and co-ops) opportunities for UH students.
Data Collection and Analysis
Support the Executive Director in departmental data collection, reporting, and analysis efforts to present at Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC), faculty meetings, and community board meetings such as the Fort Bend Advisory Board and the Board of Visitors’ Student Success Task Force. Utilize tools such as Qualtrics, Tableau, and Power BI to ensure accurate and up-to-date career outcome data is collected and shared with community members, including faculty, employers, and admissions teams.
Dashboard Development
Develop and maintain a comprehensive campus dashboard using Tableau to track employment and internship data by college and graduation class. Provide actionable insights based on dashboard analytics to inform strategic decision-making within Career Services and across the university. Coordinate with college-based career centers and Institutional Research, Registrar’s Office, Workforce Commission, LinkedIn, and appropriate Alumni Associations to gather experiential learning and post-graduation outcomes (first destination survey) including graduate school plans.
Research & Benchmarking
Conduct research on career services at aspirational top 50 public universities, analyzing staffing structures, internship programs, services, student and employer engagement opportunities, and website resources. Evaluate best practices in career services, employer relations, and experiential learning programs to enhance UH’s offerings. Provide recommendations based on data-driven insights to improve University Career Services programs and student engagement initiatives.
MQ:
Education: Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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Assists University Career Services leadership in providing career advising, career counseling, and job placement services for students and recent graduates. Facilitates awareness of services with an emphasis on developing new employment opportunities for UH alumni in the greater community.
Advises and counsels University of Houston students and new alumni in career decision-making, organizing, and implementing a professional job search. Addresses the needs of job seekers who are considering career changes and those who have delayed entry to, or who are re-entering, the job market.
Provides resources and training in the preparation of resumes, the development of effective interview skills, and sources of employment opportunities.
Manages alumni career services resources for new alumni, including policies and procedures, communications with alumni, the use of information technology, the development of brochures and other literature, administration of fees, and program assessments.
Cultivates and maintains close working relationships with university organizations and community agencies that might serve as resources for UH students and new alumni, including the UH Alumni Organization, various college-based alumni organizations, executive recruiters, sponsors of job fairs, and others.
Coordinates and/or participates in job development, survey research, work-study job placement, workshops and presentations within and outside the career center, and other special projects of University Career Services.
Maintains employment and internship data and conducts assessments relative to the utilization of career services, satisfaction with services, and other quantifiable and qualitative aspects of career services.
Leads training sessions for colleagues on appropriate career development topics. Participates in professional development activities offered by the department, the Division of Student Affairs, the University, and professional organizations. Maintains a self-directed program of professional readings.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Additional Job Information:
Manage Assessment Activities
Oversee assessment activities for University Career Services, including term reports, annual reports, student and employer events and experiential learning evaluations across all colleges. Provide data and debrief from UCS events and share with UCS lead staff to improve events, satisfaction and experience.
Track and report on employment outcomes of UH graduates, providing valuable insights for program enhancement.
Lead UCS departmental Assessment Committee.
Community Relationship Management
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with university organizations, community agencies, and alumni groups (e.g., UH Alumni Organization, college-based career centers, and UH alumni affinity groups). Collaborate with executive recruiters, faculty, and other key community members to leverage resources for the benefit of UH students and recent alumni.
Employer Partnerships and Recruitment Strategies
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Associate Director for Employer Relations to establish partnerships with employers. Assist in developing recruitment strategies and programs aimed at enhancing employer relationships and supporting career development opportunities for students. Assist with employer outreach to create and increase experiential learning (internships and co-ops) opportunities for UH students.
Data Collection and Analysis
Support the Executive Director in departmental data collection, reporting, and analysis efforts to present at Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC), faculty meetings, and community board meetings such as the Fort Bend Advisory Board and the Board of Visitors’ Student Success Task Force. Utilize tools such as Qualtrics, Tableau, and Power BI to ensure accurate and up-to-date career outcome data is collected and shared with community members, including faculty, employers, and admissions teams.
Dashboard Development
Develop and maintain a comprehensive campus dashboard using Tableau to track employment and internship data by college and graduation class. Provide actionable insights based on dashboard analytics to inform strategic decision-making within Career Services and across the university. Coordinate with college-based career centers and Institutional Research, Registrar’s Office, Workforce Commission, LinkedIn, and appropriate Alumni Associations to gather experiential learning and post-graduation outcomes (first destination survey) including graduate school plans.
Research & Benchmarking
Conduct research on career services at aspirational top 50 public universities, analyzing staffing structures, internship programs, services, student and employer engagement opportunities, and website resources. Evaluate best practices in career services, employer relations, and experiential learning programs to enhance UH’s offerings. Provide recommendations based on data-driven insights to improve University Career Services programs and student engagement initiatives.
MQ:
Education: Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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