About this role
Career Development Specialist
Position Description: Under general direction, provides career counseling, internship and job search services, and outreach programs to students and alumni; oversees the case management of assigned active employers; assists with career services' events; teaches career decision-making course; markets career services to students, alumni, and faculty/staff.
Major/Essential Functions: • Coach students regarding job search documents and internship and full-time employment opportunities. • Create and manage relationships with existing employer partners through exceptional customer service to enhance recruiting efforts and student career development. • Deliver workshops and presentations on various career readiness topics to support career exploration and development of students/alumni. • Assist in managing the overall approval process for employers and jobs on job board. Assist employers with job board issues (posting jobs, on-campus interview schedules, events, etc.). • Focus on specialized programming and collaboration with designated college administration and faculty. • Deliver specialized programming as requested by college faculty and administration to support student career readiness. • Manage vendor partnerships and resources. • Work with students and alumni to enhance career development in face-to-face and virtual settings. • Organize, manage and execute assigned events. • Lead the planning and execution of job fair and/or career readiness event, including employer outreach, event logistics, cross-campus collaboration, marketing efforts, and post-event assessment to maximize student and employer engagement. • May supervise designated staff, student ambassador employees, or intern/practicum student employees. • Participation in presentations and career readiness events outside normal work hours • Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated ability to succeed in one-on-one interactions. • Experience networking within a business environment. • Experience working with students, career counseling, job placement, human resources or corporate recruitment. • Masters Degree in related field. • Ability to make decisions and work both independently and in team situations. • Verbal and written communication skills and computational skill. • Technologically adept. • Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism. • Flexibility of work hours during peak workload time frames of the semester. • Strong ability in the areas of public speaking and interpersonal communication. • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook. • Strong desire to work with students and student organizations. • Experience with career services management systems or job board platforms.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two (2) years related experience.
About the Department and/or College: University Career Center, our mission is to promote the success of Texas Tech students and alumni through face-to-face and virtual methods. We serve the Red Raider community through individual appointments as well as presentations, career fairs, employer info sessions, etiquette events and our Career Closet.
Special Instructions to Applicants: A short presentation will be requested if selected to move forward to an interview.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of career development principles, job search strategies, and employment trends. • Ability to coach students and alumni on career planning, résumé development, interviewing, and internship/full-time search strategies. • Strong relationship-building and customer service skills with employers, faculty, staff, students, and external partners. • Ability to design and deliver engaging workshops, presentations, and career programming. • Demonstrated event planning, organizational, and project management skills with strong attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office and virtual communication tools. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.