Career Development Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S06997P Position Title Career Development Specialist Functional Title Department Management Salary Range $55,000 Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 04/21/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date 05/11/2026 Job Summary

The Career Development Specialist (CDS) for the JSOM Career Management Center (CMC) plays a vital role in preparing undergraduate students for career success. This position provides personalized coaching in résumé development, networking, LinkedIn optimization, cover letter writing, mock interviews, and internship search strategies.

The CDS will meet with students individually, lead professional development workshops, conduct classroom presentations, and collaborate with undergraduate programs and concentrations to ensure students are career-ready.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Professional Development, the CDS will work closely with the Assistant Dean, Corporate Relations Team, and other Career Development Specialists to deliver comprehensive career support. As an active member of the CMC team, this role will also assist with student engagement initiatives, employer events, and other center activities as needed.

Please Note: There are two vacancies for this position.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree. Three to five years in corporate/business experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• MBA or master's degree in a business-related discipline.
• Two or more years of experience in campus recruiting and/or corporate or business environments.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and emerging AI job search tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Experience or strong interest in using social media platforms such as Canva, Instagram, LinkedIn, and blogs for professional engagement and communication.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize corporate and professional expertise in recruiting, hiring cycles, and timelines to provide career coaching services to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide individual and group career coaching, including résumé and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, LinkedIn optimization, networking strategies, and related services.
• Offer individual and group career counseling focused on internships, networking strategies, and professional readiness.
• Work closely with undergraduate professional development classes and their students to support career growth and preparedness.
• Collaborate with Professional Programs such as DMHP, PPA, PPF, PPM, PPIT, and other specialized honors programs.
• Partner with select JSOM academic degree programs to develop targeted professional development materials, services, and workshops (e.g., programs for transfer students and Veterans).
• Collaborate with the JSOM CMC Corporate Relations Team on events and initiatives to develop full-time and internship opportunities for students.
• Coordinate employer-led events and workshops designed to educate students about various career paths and internship or job opportunities.
• Create weekly digital content and promotional materials (e.g., flyers in Canva) for the CMC website and social media platforms to promote employer events and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain accurate metrics and reports for student appointments, workshops, classroom visits, and other events.
• Develop and maintain programs to collect and analyze internship data for freshmen and sophomores.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information

Work Notice:

Work will be performed on-site and in person.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement Plan Options

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions Summary Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214