Job Description:

Department: University Career Center

Primary Work Location: Kelley Center

Direct Supervisor: Vice Provost

Basic Function:

Unusual Work Conditions:

Some late-afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, to support School and Center’s efforts with students or other branches of university.

Education, Certification, License, and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in counseling or related field preferred. 3-5 years progressive experience in career development or closely related field, with student-oriented experiences. Knowledge of Nursing, Public Health, health care industries a plus, in addition to Handshake

Essential Functions:  

• Teach Sophomore Success (Nursing, Public Health)

• 1:1 appointments (resume, cover letter, job search, interviewing skills, Mock Interviews, questions, motivational chats)

• Review and correct resume & cover letters (separate from 1:1s)

• Develop and present workshops, class visits as requested

• Maintain and update contacts for CT Nursing Fair, and CT CRNA Fair.

• Send invitations and work closely with University Career Center on registrations, payments, set-ups, etc.

• Communicate frequently with Directors and Associate Directors on fairs progress, hospital externship/job registration periods, Hospital Information sessions, etc.

• Identify healthcare systems, agencies in TX to invite to Austin CRNA & ASDN Fairs, launch and continuously send reminders

• Invite health systems and company participation to fairs and Egan opportunities

• Support Austin, TX Egan needs

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition specialists and nurse managers on hiring needs and application dates

• Curate employment, externship, internship opportunities and alert students via Handshake mailings

• Manage the SNA Alumni-Student Nursing Brunch and Panel- Solicit alumni volunteers plan event, publicize

• SNA Mock Interview Days – outreach to alumni “interviewer” volunteers, create schedules, promote sign-ups with students, manage day-of Zoom coordination

• Nursing Leadership Presentation to Seniors

• Outreach to hospitals to create new partnerships, clarification on externship and New Grad recruiting timelines, etc.

• Communicate externship, fellowship, new graduate opportunities to students using Handshake

Work Schedule: 12-month role

Employee Type: Exempt (salaried)

Applicable to all positions:

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Category:

Academic - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 
 

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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