Economics Career Coach (Placement Specialist)

Job Posting Title :

Economics Career Coach (Placement Specialist)

Hiring Department :

College of Liberal Arts

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration :

Expected to Continue Until May 28, 2028

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

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Purpose

Provide specialized career coaching to undergraduate Economic majors at UT Austin. Leverage direct industry experience or corporate recruiting expertise to prepare students for internship / job applications, including career exploration, resume writing, networking, and interviewing. Support Liberal Arts Career Services initiatives by coordinating events + marketing campaigns. This position reports directly to the Economics Career Pathways Coordinator.

This is a three-year fixed term position.

Responsibilities

CAREER COACHING - Provide coaching (virtual and in-person, individual and group settings) to Economics undergraduates, focusing on career readiness including resume / cover letter reviews, behavioral interview and case interview preparation, career exploration, and industry-specific networking strategies. Deliver insights on employment trends and career pathways in accounting, business, consulting, finance, and other relevant industries to Economics majors. Efficiently manage a high volume of student interactions, maintaining detailed coaching notes onto 12twenty database. Grade class assignments and occasionally deliver lectures as Teaching Assistant to ECO 101S career development course. Respond promptly to student correspondence related to career readiness and Liberal Arts Career Services resources.

COMMUNICATION - Collaborate with Liberal Arts Career Services team in creating and distributing marketing materials / initiatives to Economics undergraduates. Responsibilities include marketing jobs / internships, distributing pre-event + post-event requests to relevant stakeholders (students, staff, faculty, alum, employers), and promoting intra-campus resources relevant to Economics majors.

EVENT COORDINATION - Support Economics Career Pathways Coordinator with planning, coordinating, and presenting workshops and initiatives related to student engagement, including employer events, alum events, and presentations to classrooms + student groups. Assist with coordination of logistics and guest services to Economics Speakers Series, UTIMCO Scholar Program, Summer Orientation, and related employer / alumni events.

NETWORKING - Represent Liberal Arts Career Services and the Department of Economics in on-campus and off-campus meetings and conferences. Attend professional development webinars and conferences to maintain exposure to latest industry trends and professional experiences relevant to Economics majors.

CAREER SERVICES - Support and collaborate with Liberal Arts Career Services team at College-wide events, including all fairs. Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development meetings weekly. Support Economics Career Pathways Coordinator with data tracking and reporting efforts. Other related duties and functions as assigned and based on the evolving needs of the College.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, counseling, economics, education, finance, humanities, social sciences or related field. Experience in business, consulting, finance, human resources, and / or recruiting. Demonstrated project management abilities, interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and excellence in oral and written communication. Exceptional event planning skills + comfort presenting in large group settings. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, business, counseling, economics, education, finance, humanities, social sciences or related field. Experience working in career services and / or higher education. Experience critiquing resumes and internship / job applications. Experience with AI tools / software including ChatGPT. Familiarity with UT departments and processes. Proficiency in data management and reporting. Experience with cloud-based software, including Handshake, Symplicity, 12twenty and / or Canvas.

Salary Range

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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.