Program Manager, Industry Experiences

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Selection made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of online applications and resultsof personal interviews. Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing security backgroundcheck. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer withoutsponsorship.

You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs andresearch. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. Ifyou are the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you will appreciateworking in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits packageincluding but not limited to:
* Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
* Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
* Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
* Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
* 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
* Training and conference opportunities
* Tuition assistance
* Athletic ticket discounts
* Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
* Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefitsand https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-reward

The Program Manager for Industry Experiences leads experiential learning programming, resource development and employer outreach specifically for graduate students and postdocs at the University of Texas at Austin. This position is also responsible for conducting individual and group advising to prepare students, scholars and alumni to navigate career decisions, applications and effectively manage their career in the future. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with graduate students and building collaborative relationships with employers, campus partners, faculty and community partners to increase graduate student career outcomes. This position is supervised by the Associate Director of Employer Integration and works closely with the Office of Career & Life Design team in the Graduate School.

Collaborative Career Program and Resource Management: Collaborate with campus partners, career services offices, employers and community partners to curate and manage industry focused experiential learning programming for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at UT Austin with a focus on sustainability and scale. Opportunities can include site visits, competitions, micro internships and project-based learning. Working closely with the employer Integration team, identify industry targets for a broad range of advanced degree disciplines, both locally and nation-wide. Identify engagement funnels for both students/scholars and employers/community partners, providing opportunities to participate at various levels of commitment and focusing on holistic job search preparation for industry. In collaboration with the Office of Career & Life Design Team contribute to the development and teaching of core career workshops (e.g., resume, interviewing, CV, etc.) and signature programming. Liaise with academic departments to provide tailored content and workshops on core topics, and integrate as appropriate, employer and alumni partners. Lead outreach, communication, organization and delivery of industry engagement funnels (e.g.: Break into Data, Tech is for Everyone etc.) and work closely with the team to leverage existing and create new effective career content and career preparation workshops. Design communication strategies that maximize content and resource utilization and drive attendance to recruitment and career education events. Collaborate on team and graduate school initiatives and events including large scale events e.g.; Empower Your Pitch, Commencement, Graduate Student Orientation and contribute to an overall positive and thriving team environment.

Employer & Alumni Relations: Working closely with the Associate Director for Employer Integration in collaboration with college and school career centers identify and build relationships with employers and alumni to curate and co-create experiences, events and programs that increase awareness of advanced degree talent among industry partners and provide opportunities for career exploration and recruitment for graduate students and postdocs. Work with the employer integration team to build an outreach and engagement strategy that provides multiple points of entry with varying levels of investment. Outreach 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.

Individual and Group Career & Professional Development Advising: Provide career advising and coaching specifically for advanced degree students and postdoctoral scholars with a focus on preparation for industry employment. Types of advising can include meeting 1:1 or in groups 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.

Thought Leadership, Learning & Resources: Assess graduate student needs and identify gaps in industry engagement to extend existing or develop new resources and services and scale impact through subscriptions and online resources. Lead the graduate experiential learning community of practice and professional development for graduate career staff by maximizing existing resources and seeking out new resources, training opportunities, and best practices in graduate career development and experiential learning.

Master's Degree in any field, with a demonstrated interest and background in career and professional development, curriculum, teaching, advising, recruitment or development. 3 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. Experience working with varied student populations including international and under-represented students.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a new and changing work environment. Five years of experience building and maintaining relationships to develop collaborative programs or resources. Contributions to the field of advanced degree career and professional development. Interest in career paths for STEM advanced degrees.

$66,000 + depending on qualifications

• Work around standard office conditions.

• Work performed on concurrent projects, often involving mission-critical deadlines.

• May require occasional extended work hours or on-call obligation.

• This position is expected to be on-site 5 days a week.

• This position is located in Austin, Texas.

Work hours to be determined through discussion with supervisor.

• 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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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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,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 documents 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:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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 HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.