Director, Career Services (Maritime Industry)

Location: Galveston, Texas, United States. The role allows an alternate work location in accordance with Texas A&M University System guidelines and may require occasional work outside normal office hours or on weekends.

Salary: $75,000 annually; proposed minimum salary of $6,250 monthly.

Company

Texas A&M University at Galveston is the ocean campus of Texas A&M University, focused on education and workforce development connected to marine and maritime fields.

What you will do

• Lead career development, placement, student employment, career counseling, assessment, and student development programs.
• Coach students and alumni on career exploration, job-search materials, networking, and interviewing.
• Develop experiential internships with academic deans, faculty, employers, alumni, and students.
• Plan and oversee career fairs, professional development activities, and signature programs such as the Blue Economy Leadership Institute.
• Build employer networks and maintain awareness of marine sciences and maritime industry trends.
• Manage staff, budgets, grants, employer databases, the departmental website, marketing publications, and program assessments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Affairs, Business, Higher Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Ability to multitask, collaborate effectively, manage resources, and supervise or evaluate staff.
• Ability to maintain awareness of employment practices and industry trends and participate in continuing education.
• Compliance with state and federal laws, Texas A&M University System policies, regulations, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Security-sensitive position requiring a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials and other required information.

Nice to have

• Experience or familiarity with marine sciences and the maritime industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Welcoming and productive university work environment with employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Support for recruiting and retaining a quality workforce.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning, training, and professional development.
• Alternate work location may be available under Texas A&M guidelines.

Hiring process

• A resume is required either through the application form or as an uploaded attachment.
• A cover letter is strongly recommended.
• Employment is contingent on completion of the required background and credential verification process.