Director, Career Services

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Transition Initiatives, the Director provides overall leadership, strategic direction, vision, coordination, and delivery of a centralized, comprehensive career services department that offers a variety of services and programs to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni from all of the UT Dallas academic schools. The Director assumes fiscal and leadership responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of Student Employment, Career Development, Career Education, Employer Relations. and Experiential Programs.

Master’s degree in business administration, student personnel services, counseling or related field and a minimum of five years’ experience in career management services. Knowledge of college career services programs and career development theory.

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, human resources, or a closely related field. Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education career services; working with student employment or financial aid; demonstrated budget administration experience; strong written and oral communication skills; proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Handshake, or other CSM systems.

Programs and services administered by the Director include the following: Career counseling and assessments; Career education and development programs; Career management classes; Experiential education programs; On- and off-campus student employment services; Post-graduation employment services; Career expos, employer relations; Graduate and professional school information and fairs; Job and internship development; Marketing and promotion; Data collection, analysis and distribution; Career Resource Library; Electronic constituent management system; Career mentor network and alumni career network. Other duties as assigned.

What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of SEA (STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.

UT Dallas is ranked among the “Best of the Best Colleges” for LGBTQ Inclusion by Campus Pride. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts a variety of programs and leads initiatives toward efforts to cultivate a culture of equity and belonging for all members of the campus community. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located throughout campus for private use by nursing parents. The University currently supports nine Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that are communities of faculty and staff from various identities along with advocates and allies (e.g., Black Faculty and Staff Alliance, Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG).

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.