What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Advanced Degree Career Management position at University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Program Manager, Advanced Degree Career Management----
Hiring Department:
Texas Career Engagement Career Services----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General NotesThis is a two-year limited term with the opportunity for renewal based on the success of the program. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with graduate students and building collaborative relationships with program managers, career staff and faculty, particularly those in targeted Option III programs. This position is supervised by the Associate Director of Advanced Degree Employer Integration and works closely with the Advanced Degree team in Texas Career Engagement.
Your skills will make a difference.
You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: and .
The Program Manager for Advanced Degree Career Management leads career planning curriculum, programming, resource development and employer outreach for master's students at the University of Texas at Austin. This position is also responsible for conducting individual and group advising to prepare students and alumni to navigate career decisions, prepare applications and effectively manage their career in the future.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborative Career Program and Resource Development: Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify unique career needs for target master's programs and deliver career programming and resources specific to those programs with a focus on sustainability and scale. In collaboration with the Advanced Degree Team contribute to the development and teaching of core career workshops (e.g., resume, interviewing, negotiation) and signature programming to ensure master's student target needs are met. Lead outreach, communication, organization and delivery of program requests and work closely with the team to create effective career content and workshops for master's students, focusing on career advancement and career changing. Design communication strategies that maximize content and resource utilization and drive attendance to recruitment and career education events.
Individual and Group Career & Professional Development Advising: Provide career advising and coaching specifically for master's students, requiring specialized knowledge of STEM career paths for early to mid-stage professionals. Types of advising can include meeting with students and scholars in person, through video conference, and by phone on topics ranging from application document preparation, career changing, career advancement, exploration and planning, interviewing, negotiation, and decision-making strategies. Design peer-led and group advising structures that are scalable over time.
Employer & Alumni Relations: Working closely with the Associate Director for Advanced Degree Employer Integration and the TCE Employer Engagement team, and in collaboration with college and school career centers and Option III programs, identify and build relationships with employers and alumni to enhance recruitment, career education and resource development. Activities include attending campus career fairs, contributing to signature employer engagement programs, outreaching to local and national organizations, and designing effective engagement strategies that integrate employers and alumni into existing and new initiatives.
Thought Leadership, Learning & Resources: Assess graduate student needs and identify gaps in service to extend existing or develop new resources and services and scale impact through subscriptions and online resources. Lead graduate career teaching and curriculum professional development for graduate career staff by maximizing existing resources and seeking out new resources, training opportunities, and best practices in career development and curriculum.
Assessment and Impact: Design an overall assessment strategy with the Director for Advanced Degree Career & Professional Development for all Option III student career utilization and communicate impact with campus stakeholders, leadership and partners.
Master's degree in any field, with a demonstrated interest and background in career and professional development, curriculum, teaching, advising, recruitment or development. Three years collaborative program management experience. Strong presentation, teaching and facilitation skills to lead workshops, meetings and seminars. Exceptional outreach and interpersonal skills, with experience working on teams or in highly collaborative environments. Experience advising professionals or graduate students on career-related topics. Passion for working explicitly with advanced degree students and scholars. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Willingness to fail and learn collaboratively with the team. Demonstrated teaching and curriculum design experience. Experience working with varied student populations including international and under-represented students.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred QualificationsEntrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a new and changing work environment. Advanced teaching and pedagogical experience. Five years of experience building and maintaining relationships to develop collaborative programs or resources. Experience working in recruiting or learning and development in technology, engineering or data science fields. Contributions to the field of advanced degree career and professional development. Knowledge of STEM advanced degree career paths
Salary Range$68,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions- Standard office environment
- This is an Austin, TX-based position and is eligible for hybrid work
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Salary : $60,000
