Provides administrative oversight and support for the Career Services Center. Provides career exploration assistance to prospective/current students and alumni by conducting individual and group career counseling sessions and administering and interpreting career assessment instruments. Recruits, trains and supervises career counseling intern. Works closely with Academic Advising Center to develop proactive advising strategies. Instructs and advises students and alumni regarding job search strategies and skill development. Supervises Career Development Coordinator/s placed on the satellite campuses and individual colleges. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); This is a 12 month full-time position located at the Stephenville Campus Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate.  Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:
30% CAREER EXPLORATION: Provides career exploration assistance to prospective/current students and alumni by conducting individual and group career counseling sessions and administering and interpreting career assessment instruments; Recruits, trains and supervises career coaches / counseling intern (s). Works closely with Academic Advising Center to develop proactive advising strategies. 

30% SUPERVISION/ LEADERSHIP: Supervises and trains student workers/front desk staff and processes. Supervises Career Development Coordinator/s placed on the satellite campuses and individual colleges; responsible for position management, performance management, daily direction, and hiring. Supervises the master level practicum student(s) conducting career counseling. Hires and supervises all Career Coaching staff, leads the training, and oversees the day to day operation of Career Café.  Provides assistance in budget planning, strategic planning, goal setting, monthly and annual reports. Attends administrative staff meetings on and off-campus as well as conferences and workshops regarding marketing, career planning and job search as funds are available.

30% CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Instructs and advises prospective/current students and alumni regarding job search strategies and skill development including resume and cover letter preparation, interview techniques, graduate school admission, networking and employer research; maintains current knowledge base of labor market trends, occupational information and the local, state and national employer base; oversees career services with off-site campuses. Organizes, prepares and presents face-to-face and virtual workshops including class/organizational/campus/high schools/community outreach presentations/programs, Dining Etiquette Dinners. Identifies and cultivates relationships with key administrators, departments, faculty, staff, and student leaders to encourage involvement in career development services/programs; seeks collaboration with personnel across the university.

10% ADMINISTRATIVE: Performs any tasks or assignments as deemed necessary by the director or to serve as director's proxy.

Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling or Clinical Psychology or other specialty related to job function.
One year post masters counseling experience in college counseling center or other relevant setting. A minimum of one year of professional supervisory work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service, public speaking and computer skills; Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Preferred Requirements:
Previous career services, academic advising, or other higher education experience is preferred.

Commensurate with experience:

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

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