Job Details

Graduate Career Development Manager

Position Number: 6574632
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Graduate Career Development Manager

Job ID: 14094
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

About the College

The Woody L. Hunt College of Business shares with the University its mission to provide a high-quality education that will enable its students to be successful in a global business environment. In alignment with AACSB International standards, the College cultivates its student body to become innovative, engaged, and ethical business leaders who will have meaningful and lasting impacts on the Paso del Norte region and beyond.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Woody L. Hunt College of Business - Dean's Office

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, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Note: This position is contingent on the availability of funds.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Summary: The Graduate Career Development Manager will lead, design, and implement comprehensive career development services for graduate students in the Professional MBA (PMBA), Online MBA (OMBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master of Accountancy (MAcc), and MS in Economics (MSEcon) programs. This position is responsible for preparing students for career success by providing program-tailored, individualized career coaching, employer engagement, and professional development programming.

Essential Functions

Program-Specific Career Development Planning

Design and implement tailored career development plans aligned with the unique needs and career trajectories of students in the (P/O) MBA, Executive MBA, MAcc, and MSEcon programs. The activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- For MBA students, emphasize career switching, leadership development, and internship readiness.
- For EMBA students, focus on executive branding, board service preparation, and high-level networking strategies.
- For MAcc students, coordinate CPA-track career advising, employer recruiting cycles, and preparation for public/private accounting roles.
- For MSEcon students, provide guidance on careers in economic consulting, data analytics, policy, and research; offer support with graduate school and research opportunities when applicable.
Collaborate with the master's program director and faculty program coordinators to ensure alignment between academic content and career pathways, and to integrate employer feedback into program-level career resources.
Track and report career outcome data by program to inform continuous improvement and accreditation efforts.

Career Advising and Student Support

Provide one-on-one career coaching to graduate students and alumni, including resume and cover letter reviews, LinkedIn profile optimization, interview preparation, and job search strategy.
Conduct mock interviews (virtual and in-person), including behavioral, technical, and case-based formats.
Facilitate workshops and small-group sessions on topics such as personal branding, salary negotiation, job market trends, and career transitions.

Employer Engagement and Partnerships

Build and maintain relationships with regional and national employers in relevant industries to create internship and full-time opportunities.
Collaborate with MBA faculty, GBC team, and Director of Corporate and Alumni Engagement to organize employer site visits, information sessions, and panels focused on high-growth sectors.
Maintain an employer contact database and track job postings and placement outcomes.

Networking and Experiential Opportunities

Plan and execute regular networking mixers, career treks, industry meetups, and panel discussions with alumni and employers.
Support and expand the College's graduate student mentoring program by matching students with alumni and industry mentors.
Coordinate student participation in external case competitions and professional conferences.

Career Resources and Program Integration

Develop and manage digital career development content, including guides, templates, and toolkits specific to graduate business students.
Collaborate with faculty to embed career development modules or workshops into the graduate curriculum when possible.
Work closely with the UTEP Career Center to align efforts, share data, and connect students to wider university resources.

Internship and Job Placement

Assist students in identifying and securing internships that complement their academic and career interests.
Track internship participation, full-time job placements, and career advancement, and generate reports to support AACSB accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure compliance with graduate internship-for-credit policies and assist faculty with internship course logistics, where applicable.

Other Duties

Organize and promote volunteering events to encourage community engagement.
Support the planning and execution of hooding ceremonies.
Develop compelling social media content to enhance engagement.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

and

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in career services, talent acquisition, employer relations, or student development.

Applicant Should Demonstrate

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience advising or mentoring graduate students or working professionals.

Familiarity with LinkedIn, Handshake, and other career development tools/platforms.

Ability to plan and manage events, work independently, and engage with diverse stakeholders, including students, alumni, faculty, and employers.

Availability of working evenings and weekends is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in business, higher education, or a related field strongly preferred.

Experience in a business school environment or with MBA/graduate business populations.

Established employer network across sectors such as finance, consulting, accounting, tech, or government.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred due to regional industry needs and student population.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=14094&PostingSeq=1