Position InformationHiring Department: Advising, Academic Success, and Student SupportReports To: Vice Provost for Advising, Academic Success, and Student SupportJob Location: On Site, El Paso, TexasThis posting will fill multiple vacancies**Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.FLSA status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: As soon as possible.Salary: $46,500Required Application Materials: Resume, List of three references.Position SummaryThe Career Education Specialist supports faculty, staff, and advisors by translating workforce trends and career pathways into practical, accessible career readiness programming and resources. Embedded within the academic student experience, this role advances career exploration and readiness through classroom integration, group-based programming, and cross‑campus collaboration—ensuring students connect their academic pathways to career outcomes from their first year through graduation.Statement Of Duties And ResponsibilitiesCareer Education Delivery & Student EngagementDesign and facilitate career exploration activities, workshops, presentations, resume clinics, and networking events aligned to academic disciplines.Deliver structured, group-based career education experiences in classrooms, student organizations, and campus events—especially within first‑year courses to ensure early student engagement.Provide students with opportunities to connect their majors, interests, and experiences to career pathways and professional goals.Faculty, Advisor, & Campus Partner CollaborationPartner with faculty, advisors, and workforce partners to integrate career readiness into curriculum and co‑curricular environments.Equip faculty with classroom‑ready materials (e.g., Blackboard modules, slide decks, discussion prompts, activity guides) that embed career exploration into academic courses.Support advisors in guiding students toward student organizations, career‑related activities, UTEP Engage experiences, and co‑curricular pathways.Collaborate with Engagement Officers and campus partners to connect students with employer‑facing opportunities (e.g., tabling, networking events).Resource Development & Program DesignDevelop and maintain career education toolkits and discipline‑specific materials informed by workforce trends and labor market insights.Collaborate with faculty and institutional partners to identify and align career readiness milestones within academic programs.Facilitate the development of structured co‑curricular pathways in coordination with campus systems.Data, Assessment, & Continuous ImprovementTrack and assess participation, student engagement, and impact through tools reporting mechanisms.Develop and monitor metrics related to workshops, student reach, resource utilization, and college engagement.Ensure consistent messaging, data tracking, and reporting across campus partners to support continuous improvement and program alignment.Operational ResponsibilitiesCoordinate internal scheduling and logistics for career education programming and events.Complies with all State and University policies.Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.QualificationsMinimum Education RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited institution.Minimum Experience RequiredOne (1) year of professional experience in career services, workforce development, higher education, student services, academic support, or a related field.Preferred Education/ExperienceExperience working directly with faculty and academic advisors in a higher education setting.Experience developing career readiness resources, curriculum‑aligned materials, or workshop content for students.Familiarity with labor market data, workforce trends, and career pathway frameworks.Experience delivering group presentations, workshops, or trainings to students or faculty.Demonstrated ability to collaborate across academic and administrative units.BenefitsBenefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platformVoluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long‑term disability plansRetirement ProgramsLongevity PayPaid Vacation & Sick LeavePaid HolidaysEmployee Discounts & PerksEmployee Education Assistance programAnd much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part‑time or full‑time employment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing.Ability to facilitate presentations and workshops in classroom and group settings.Ability to travel locally to academic buildings or campus‑affiliated locations as needed.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Primarily office- and classroom‑based environment.Regular interaction with faculty, staff, and students in academic settings.Occasional evening or weekend work to support student workshops, faculty trainings, or academic events.The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.EEO StatementThe University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.#J-18808-Ljbffr