Job Posting Title:

Director for Career Engagement, College of Natural Sciences

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Hiring Department:

College of Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jan 31, 2028

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.  

Funding for this position is guaranteed for 3 years, renewable based upon availability of funding and work performance.

The overall strategic goals and metrics of the Career Education and Career Success initiatives include:

80% Knowledge Rate with the Class of 2026

90% Knowledge Rate with the Class of 2028

90% Career Outcomes Rate with the Class of 2028

80% Student Confidence / Satisfaction with the Class of 2028

90% Student Participation in career-relevant experiential learning with the Class of 2028

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

Oversee the development and maintenance of strategic relationships between the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), employers, and alumni. This position will supervise the Recruiting Coordinator and Senior Program Coordinators for Employer Engagement, Alumni Engagement, Faculty & Curriculum Support, Events & Marketing, and Career Course programs, providing leadership and direction for the team to ensure alignment with the overall strategic goals and metrics of the Career Education and Career Success initiatives.

Responsibilities

Employer Engagement: Manage the Employer Engagement team, developing strategic expansion of employer partnerships to enhance recruiting and experiential learning opportunities for CNS students, streamlining recruitment strategies and overseeing planning and execution of career-related events across career services, health professions, and experiential learning, including marketing and communications strategies to maximize engagement from students, alumni, and employers.

Alumni Engagement: Establish CNS vision and strategy for alumni engagement across Career Services, Health Professions, and Experiential Learning. Supervise the Senior Program Coordinator for Alumni Engagement to deploy this strategy, engaging CNS alumni to support career initiatives, including mentorship programs, alumni panels, recruitment efforts, and fundraising for career-related initiatives.

Faculty & Curriculum Support: Manage the Faculty & Curriculum Support team, fostering strong relationships with faculty and departments, and overseeing development of career courses and integration of Life Design principles. Provide resources, data, training, and strategic guidance to faculty, helping them incorporate career readiness elements into courses and syllabi. Support development of a Career Catalyst Program to foster faculty understanding of employer needs, industry trends, and the skills required to prepare students for post-graduate success.

Data-Driven Decision Making and Reporting: Work closely with the Career Success Data Analyst and Senior Director for Career Success to ensure that all employer engagement, alumni relations, and career course activities are tracked and evaluated using relevant data metrics to assess effectiveness and pivot as needed to track toward the overall 2028 career success goals. Drive implementation of the 12Twenty platform across all engagement areas, and in conjunction with Health Professions and Experiential Learning.

Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS. 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum five years experience in career services, employer relations, or alumni engagement, with at least three years in a leadership role. Proven experience in developing and managing employer partnerships, alumni relations, and career development programs. Experience in team management and supervising staff to achieve strategic goals. Strong understanding of career development strategies within a higher education context. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, faculty, and staff. Strong leadership, team management, and collaboration skills, with a focus on coaching and developing staff. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across different departments and functions.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education, business, or a related field preferred. Experience with career services platforms (e.g., 12Twenty) and event management tools. Strong knowledge of current employer trends, industry needs, and workforce development best practices. Knowledge of CNS policies, procedures, and majors, or experience at The University of Texas at Austin working with student populations.

Salary Range

$80,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Full-time position based on campus. Occasional evening or weekend work for events, employer engagements, and student career development activities.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.