The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
CAREER ADVISOR
🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ September 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Career Advisor. This role involves supporting students and alumni with career self-evaluation, job search skills, and employment opportunities while developing and delivering career education initiatives to empower student success upon graduation.
Highlights
- Develop and deliver programming, training, and career development presentations to help students identify career paths and opportunities.
- Assist students with resume and cover letter critiques, job search strategies, and application procedures.
- Provide individual and group career advising services to students and alumni.
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders to expand engagement and organize recruitment events.
- Supervise and train Student Peer Advisors and mentor departmental staff.
- Use data to assess career education activities and track outcomes.
- Work with International Student Office and employers regarding recruitment and hiring.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience such as student advising or career development.
- Preferred experience includes extensive knowledge of career development strategies and interviewing techniques.
- Compensation is commensurate with experience and position is full-time and exempt.
CAREER ADVISOR Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
CAREER ADVISOR
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Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8519
Working Title | CAREER ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Career Center
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Provide support to students/alumni in self-evaluation related to career options, development of professional job search skills and securing employment. Develop strategies to reach every UTRGV student with high quality career education through delivering multi-modal career education initiatives. Strategically develop and scale opportunities and programs which empower all students to identify career paths, secure internships and/or co-ops, and ultimately find career success upon graduation.
Description of Duties | Develops and delivers programming, training, career development/classroom presentations, career initiatives/events, and advising models which support students in identifying career pathways, co-op, internships, and post-graduation career opportunities. Creates career education content that is relevant and deliverable in various presentation settings. Assists students with professional development by conducting resume/cover letter critiques and job-search strategies, school or job-related application procedures. Provides specialized individual and group career and job search services to students and alumni. Helps to cultivate a campus community that prepares all students for their future. Develops initiatives to scale and integrate career development into the fabric of UTRGV schools and colleges; supports office wide efforts in creating and activating a robust career ecosystem serving all students from all colleges and majors. Collaborates with other Career Center personnel to host recruitment events and activities, including career fairs, information sessions, and employer on and off campus visits. Builds relationships with campus stakeholders and expand engagement with key departments on campus, such as academic advising, pre-professional advising, athletics, student life, and other constituents. Meets 1:1 with students in drop-in advising or appointments for career exploration and job/internship search strategy and provide career and job search related advising in group settings to students and alumni. Supports employer connections efforts to connect academic units, offices, and students with relevant opportunities. Supports the efforts to develop a cutting-edge Student Peer Advising Program which will serve as the front line of serving UTRGV students; supervises and trains Student Peers as assigned. Trains and mentors other staff within the department. Leverages data to inform and assess career education activities and tracks data and outcomes in relevant databases and platforms. Maintains knowledge of all departmental programs and activities in order to market and promote to students, staff, faculty and employers. Works with the International Student Office and employers concerning the recruitment and hiring of international students. Participates in student, parent and faculty orientation sessions as needed. Develops and markets resources available in the Career Center. Facilitates placement of students in positions related to their academic major. Participates in area, state and national business associations and chambers of commerce activities with emphasis on employer development. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | N/A
Required Experience | Three (3) years related work experience, such as student advising, career development strategies, resume development, marketing, public relations or outreach activities.
Preferred Experience | Extensive knowledge of career development strategies, resume development and interviewing techniques.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 09/17/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | CAREER ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Career Center
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Provide support to students/alumni in self-evaluation related to career options, development of professional job search skills and securing employment. Develop strategies to reach every UTRGV student with high quality career education through delivering multi-modal career education initiatives. Strategically develop and scale opportunities and programs which empower all students to identify career paths, secure internships and/or co-ops, and ultimately find career success upon graduation.
Description of Duties | Develops and delivers programming, training, career development/classroom presentations, career initiatives/events, and advising models which support students in identifying career pathways, co-op, internships, and post-graduation career opportunities. Creates career education content that is relevant and deliverable in various presentation settings. Assists students with professional development by conducting resume/cover letter critiques and job-search strategies, school or job-related application procedures. Provides specialized individual and group career and job search services to students and alumni. Helps to cultivate a campus community that prepares all students for their future. Develops initiatives to scale and integrate career development into the fabric of UTRGV schools and colleges; supports office wide efforts in creating and activating a robust career ecosystem serving all students from all colleges and majors. Collaborates with other Career Center personnel to host recruitment events and activities, including career fairs, information sessions, and employer on and off campus visits. Builds relationships with campus stakeholders and expand engagement with key departments on campus, such as academic advising, pre-professional advising, athletics, student life, and other constituents. Meets 1:1 with students in drop-in advising or appointments for career exploration and job/internship search strategy and provide career and job search related advising in group settings to students and alumni. Supports employer connections efforts to connect academic units, offices, and students with relevant opportunities. Supports the efforts to develop a cutting-edge Student Peer Advising Program which will serve as the front line of serving UTRGV students; supervises and trains Student Peers as assigned. Trains and mentors other staff within the department. Leverages data to inform and assess career education activities and tracks data and outcomes in relevant databases and platforms. Maintains knowledge of all departmental programs and activities in order to market and promote to students, staff, faculty and employers. Works with the International Student Office and employers concerning the recruitment and hiring of international students. Participates in student, parent and faculty orientation sessions as needed. Develops and markets resources available in the Career Center. Facilitates placement of students in positions related to their academic major. Participates in area, state and national business associations and chambers of commerce activities with emphasis on employer development. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | N/A
Required Experience | Three (3) years related work experience, such as student advising, career development strategies, resume development, marketing, public relations or outreach activities.
Preferred Experience | Extensive knowledge of career development strategies, resume development and interviewing techniques.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 09/17/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48554
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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