Professional Development Specialist II

🇺🇸 Downtown, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ June 8th, 2026

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Houston Downtown is hiring a Professional Development Specialist II. This role involves managing daily career center operations, supporting student and alumni career readiness, conducting career coaching, and representing the university at regional and national events while assisting local enrollment initiatives.

Highlights

Conduct individual career coaching sessions, deliver workshops, and administer career assessments.
Develop and implement programs to enhance student retention, graduation, and informed career decisions.
Collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and employers to promote career services and internship opportunities.
Coordinate career-related events, job fairs, marketing initiatives, and career services software systems.
Supervise, train, and schedule student staff.
Required software knowledge includes proficiency in MS Excel and CRM systems.
Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Advising, Higher Education Administration, Social Work, or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Salary is $47,731 annually.
Ability to handle sensitive student information, engage diverse populations, manage multiple deadlines, and communicate effectively across diverse groups.
Work involves occasional evenings, nights, and weekends and requires strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills.