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University of Houston

Professional Development Specialist I

🇺🇸 Downtown, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $43K - $45K

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ December 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston-Downtown is hiring a Professional Development Specialist I. The role involves coaching students on career readiness skills such as résumé writing and interview preparation, coordinating internship programs, and supporting career services events to help students transition successfully into their careers.

Highlights
  • Provide individual career coaching sessions and assessments to students.
  • Collaborate and promote field experience internship programs within assigned colleges.
  • Develop and assist with programming aimed at improving student retention, graduation, and career outcomes.
  • Plan and coordinate events and job fairs, including marketing and logistics.
  • Engage in employer outreach to build partnerships relevant to student careers.
  • Manage career services software systems for interview scheduling and job postings.
  • Support institutional program initiatives during evenings and weekends.
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in counseling, advising, higher education administration, human resources, social work, or related field and at least one year of related experience.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in related fields as above.
  • Salary range: $43,001 - $45,000 annually.