Career Advisor @ The University of Texas at Dallas

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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Career Advisor. The role involves providing personalized career advising to students and alumni, collaborating with faculty and departments to develop and deliver career readiness events, and promoting the career center's services across the university community. The Career Advisor also contributes to strategic communication efforts and participates in professional development activities under the Student Affairs division.

Highlights

Provide individual career coaching including resume, cover letter revisions, career planning, and interview preparation.

Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, seminars, and career programming.

Collaborate with faculty, academic units, and student service departments to promote career readiness initiatives.

Market and promote the Career Center, developing strategies to communicate its value and impact.

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and presentations.

Require proficiency in career advising and event facilitation; experience with personality and career assessments preferred.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of professional experience; preference for Master’s in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.

Salary starting at $50,000, depending on qualifications.

Role reports to the Associate Director of Career Development within Student Affairs.

Opportunities for remote work (one day per week after probation) and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and tuition benefits.

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Posting Number	S06842P
Position Title	Career Advisor
Functional Title	Career Advisor
Department	Career Center
Salary Range	$50,000 - Depending on Qualifications
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	02/03/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	03/03/2025
Job Summary	Are you passionate about helping others succeed and making a meaningful impact on their future careers? As a Career Advisor at the University of Texas at Dallas University Career Center, you’ll engage directly with students and alumni through personalized advising, including resume and cover letter revisions, career planning, and interview preparation. This role also involves collaboration with faculty, departments, and teams to create and deliver workshops, events, and presentations that enhance career readiness. As career centers evolve to meet the changing needs of students and the job market, adaptability is key. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that is scaling services to reach a broader audience. This role requires someone who is not only adaptable and accepting of change but also eager to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced environment. Beyond individual appointments, you’ll play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies to communicate the value and impact of the career center’s services to the university community. We encourage creativity in finding innovative ways to promote our resources and expand our reach. This role reports to the Associate Director of Career Development. The University Career Center is part of the Student Affairs division of UT Dallas.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree and one to three years professional work experience.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preference will be given to candidates with; Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or a closely related discipline. Direct Career Services and career advising experience, as well as experience administering personality and career assessments, is preferred.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Provide individual career coaching services to students and alumni in all aspects of the career development process. Develop, organize, and deliver career programming, including workshops, presentations, seminars, and other events to enhance student career readiness. Build and maintain partnerships with faculty and administration, working collaboratively with academic units, colleges, and student service departments to promote career readiness initiatives Market and promote the University Career Center to gain buy-in from university stakeholders, including faculty, administration, and student service departments. Develop and implement strategies to effectively communicate the value and impact of the center’s services. Periodically engage in activities beyond the regular office hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, in order to accommodate presentations and events. Flexibility regarding evenings and weekends is required based on the demands of the situation. Contributes to the overall success of the career center by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions	Must be willing and able to attend professional development opportunities and events on and off campus. Must possess the willingness and ability to occasionally work an unconventional work schedule that may include some evenings and weekends. Must be able to negotiate stairs and capable of lifting and pulling 10 – 15 pounds.
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information	Remote Work Notice: After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for one remote day a week work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options – approved by department All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	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. 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*.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have experience working in a career services department?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021

972.883.2221

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Posting Details

Posting Number	S06842P
Position Title	Career Advisor
Functional Title	Career Advisor
Department	Career Center
Salary Range	$50,000 - Depending on Qualifications
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	02/03/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	03/03/2025
Job Summary	Are you passionate about helping others succeed and making a meaningful impact on their future careers? As a Career Advisor at the University of Texas at Dallas University Career Center, you’ll engage directly with students and alumni through personalized advising, including resume and cover letter revisions, career planning, and interview preparation. This role also involves collaboration with faculty, departments, and teams to create and deliver workshops, events, and presentations that enhance career readiness. As career centers evolve to meet the changing needs of students and the job market, adaptability is key. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that is scaling services to reach a broader audience. This role requires someone who is not only adaptable and accepting of change but also eager to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced environment. Beyond individual appointments, you’ll play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies to communicate the value and impact of the career center’s services to the university community. We encourage creativity in finding innovative ways to promote our resources and expand our reach. This role reports to the Associate Director of Career Development. The University Career Center is part of the Student Affairs division of UT Dallas.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree and one to three years professional work experience.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preference will be given to candidates with; Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or a closely related discipline. Direct Career Services and career advising experience, as well as experience administering personality and career assessments, is preferred.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Provide individual career coaching services to students and alumni in all aspects of the career development process. Develop, organize, and deliver career programming, including workshops, presentations, seminars, and other events to enhance student career readiness. Build and maintain partnerships with faculty and administration, working collaboratively with academic units, colleges, and student service departments to promote career readiness initiatives Market and promote the University Career Center to gain buy-in from university stakeholders, including faculty, administration, and student service departments. Develop and implement strategies to effectively communicate the value and impact of the center’s services. Periodically engage in activities beyond the regular office hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, in order to accommodate presentations and events. Flexibility regarding evenings and weekends is required based on the demands of the situation. Contributes to the overall success of the career center by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions	Must be willing and able to attend professional development opportunities and events on and off campus. Must possess the willingness and ability to occasionally work an unconventional work schedule that may include some evenings and weekends. Must be able to negotiate stairs and capable of lifting and pulling 10 – 15 pounds.
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information	Remote Work Notice: After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for one remote day a week work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options – approved by department All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	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. 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*.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have experience working in a career services department?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021

972.883.2221

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