The University of Texas at Austin

For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visitPurposeThe Career & Talent Development Consultant position will join the MBA Career Education and Coaching team which is housed within McCombs Career Management & Corporate Relations (CMCR).. Serve as a liaison to faculty and staff relevant to MBA student caseload (i.e., Supply Chain Management Center, CCIMS, Marketing, Operations).. Track MBA student progress and employability, conduct outreach, and collect internship and post-graduation employment data.. Extensive knowledge of MBA level job search skills and recruiting of processes for technology, financial services, or consulting industries in a core function (e.g., recruiting/sourcing, finance, strategy, product management/marketing, operations).. 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.

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Job Details :General NotesTexas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visitPurposeThe Career & Talent Development Consultant position will join the MBA Career Education and Coaching team which is housed within McCombs Career Management & Corporate Relations (CMCR). The primary goal of this position is to provide one-on-one career coaching, targeted career programming/resources, and career education to Full-Time MBA students through a compulsory strategic career planning course.ResponsibilitiesCareer ConsultingServe as a key point of contact for our MBA students, in providing one-on-one career coaching and small group advising. This will include, but is not limited to, resume writing, mock interviews (i.e., behavioral, case, technical), career goal assessment, professional development, job search strategy, networking, offer evaluation, and salary negotiation, etc.Stay abreast of best practices and trends for MBA specific industries/functional areas.Serve as a liaison to faculty and staff relevant to MBA student caseload (i.e., Supply Chain Management Center, CCIMS, Marketing, Operations).Track MBA student progress and employability, conduct outreach, and collect internship and post-graduation employment data.Career Education: Teaching & Resource DevelopmentCollaborate with Full-Time MBA Career Education & Coaching team to continually develop career education strategy, content, pedagogy, and mode of delivery to meet evolving students’ learning needs and to prepare students for a constantly evolving marketplace.Coordinate and teach one section of the BA 181: Strategic Career Planning course for 1st year full-time MBA students in the fall.Supervise one teaching assistant while managing assignments, grading and classroom administration through Canvas and ensuring timely feedback to students.Create relevant digital content for online channels (i.e., websites) and maintain online resources.Career Programming & EngagementCollaborate with the Employer & Alumni Engagement team to develop and execute new programming, panels, and recruiting events preparing MBA students for the changing labor market.Work with designated student organizations and programs on career related activities including conference preparation, workshops, and resource development specific to the club's recruiting needs.Attend 1 or more national career fairs to support student recruiting efforts and assist in employer relations.Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities (i.e., MBA CSEA) to stay current on best practices and trends in MBA recruiting and career advising.Request programming funds and submit requests through McCombs Intranet System for events, room reservations, purchase orders, contracts, etc., and adhere to UT and McCombs policies and procedures.Project/Program Management Collaborate with members of the FTMBA Career Education and Coaching, Employer Relations, and other teams in the MBA Program office to coordinate schedules, calendars, events, and opportunities to build relationships with employers, alumni, and current students.Oversee 1 or more major projects individually or in partnership with other team members. Major projects may include:Coordination of career curriculum and the BA181 course.Management of international student career engagementTracking of employment data and statistical analysis.Management of Communication Strategy.Management of under-represented student pre-matriculation career prep.Curation of digital content and resources to asynchronously support MBA studentsManagement of 2nd year Peer Career Coaches and Industry Career ConsultantsOther related functions as assignedRequired QualificationsMasters degree in business, education, counseling, or related field (relevant work experience can substitute); minimum of 4 years' work experience in an MBA specific industry (e.g., finance, consulting, marketing, operations) or relevant experience in career coaching/advising, outplacement, recruiting for these industries.A strong desire to work with MBA students and knowledge of various career fields for MBA graduates.Strong customer focus (ability to listen attentively to students and other internal and external stakeholders to understand and respond positively to their requests) is required.Must be comfortable addressing the emotional needs and stresses of highly motivated business professionals in career transition.An entrepreneurial orientation, proven track record of taking initiative and making things happen (i.e., self-starter).Exceptional resume writing, interviewing and job search skills.Demonstrated project management abilities, interpersonal skills, and excellence in oral and written communication.Strong organizational work skills, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments, and following through on all projects independently.Must be able to develop effective presentations and speak confidently to large audiences.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.Highly proficient with web-based resources, spreadsheet and presentation software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)Preferred QualificationsExperience working with individuals from various backgrounds.Experience supporting students with F-1 student visas.Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal immigration laws and regulations.Extensive knowledge of MBA level job search skills and recruiting of processes for technology, financial services, or consulting industries in a core function (e.g., recruiting/sourcing, finance, strategy, product management/marketing, operations).Deep knowledge of MBA careers (specifically within Finance Services, Consulting, Technology, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation) and experience working with MBA level employers.Prior experience with graduate business school students.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with MBA students, alumni, and recruiters.Proficiency with pivot tables in Excel for data analysis.Demonstrated knowledge of MBA level job search and process management.Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and/or Symplicity is a plus.Experience teaching in an academic environment or presenting in front of MBA-level or higher audiencesDemonstrated experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and/or other remote communication technologies, including leading large group presentations with students, members of the organization, and external guests.Salary Range$60,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsMay work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Ability to travel, including overnight, and work some evenings.This is an Austin, Texas-based position and is eligible for Hybrid work.Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.Work ShiftRegular weekday hours required. M-F work hours will flex accordingly and may require evening or weekend availability.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant 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.----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.----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.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----

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