Placement Specialist

CAREER COACHING - Coach Economics students virtually and in-person, both individually and in group settings, regarding career readiness, including: resume/cover letter reviews, mock interviews, internship/job searches, career exploration, and providing resources on employment data and industry trends related to student interests. Handle a high volume of students efficiently. Enter and maintain electronic coaching notes onto database. Serve as Teaching Assistant to ECO 101S course grading class assignments and occasionally hosting lectures. Answer Economics-related correspondence and emails from MUNICATION - Collaborate with Liberal Arts Career Services team in creating and distributing marketing materials/initiatives to Economics undergraduates. Responsibilities include marketing jobs/internships, sending pre-event + post-event requests to relevant stakeholders (students, staff, faculty, alum, employers), and promoting intra-campus resources relevant to Economics majors.EVENT COORDINATION - Support Economics Career Pathways Coordinator with planning, coordinating, and presenting workshops and initiatives related to student engagement, including employer events, alum events, and presentations to classrooms + student groups. Assist with coordination of logistics and guest services to Economics Speakers Series, UTIMCO Scholar Program, Summer Orientation, and related employer/alumni events.NETWORKING - Represent Liberal Arts Career Services and the Department of Economics in on-campus and off-campus meetings and conferences. Attend professional development webinars and conferences to maintain exposure to latest industry trends and professional experiences relevant to Economics majors.CAREER SERVICES - Support and collaborate with Liberal Arts Career Services team at College-wide events, including all fairs. Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional developmentmeetings weekly. Support Economics Career Pathways Coordinator with data tracking and reporting efforts.Other related duties as assigned.

Created: 2025-11-15