General Notes
Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the
U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class
faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the
world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape
tomorrow and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging.
What starts here really does change the world.
For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/.
Purpose
The Senior MPA Career Coach is a key member
of the MPA Career Education and Coaching team, housed within McCombs Career Management & Corporate Relations. This role combines career
coaching, curriculum leadership, and strategic programming to prepare MPA students for success in competitive hiring environments.
A
central responsibility of this role is ownership of the ACC 151: Accounting Careers Exploration course, from design through delivery and
continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a proactive coach who uses data to inform strategy, builds strong relationships with
students, alumni, and employers, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
CAREER
EDUCATION: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATION, & DELIVERY
- Lead end-to-end development, delivery, and continuous
improvement of ACC 151: Accounting Careers Exploration, ensuring content reflects current hiring trends and employer expectations. - Teach ACC 151 in the fall semester, integrating career preparation strategies, networking techniques, and industry-specific hiring
practices into an engaging classroom experience. - Manage all course operations, including Canvas administration, assignment design
and grading, faculty collaboration, and teaching logistics. - Analyze course effectiveness by tracking student engagement, employment
outcomes, and industry feedback, making recommendations for ongoing refinement. - Develop and maintain supplemental career resources
for MPA students, including the MPA Career Management Canvas page and preparation tools such as ExPrep.
CAREER COACHING
- Provide one-on-one and group career coaching to MPA students on topics such as resume writing, interview preparation (behavioral,
case, and technical), job search strategy, networking, offer evaluation, and salary negotiation. - Offer specialized career advising
tailored to the needs of international students, technical hiring processes, and industry-specific recruitment cycles. - Track
student progress and conduct proactive outreach to ensure students receive ongoing support and guidance throughout their job search
process. - Serve as a liaison to faculty and program staff, integrating career education into the overall MPA student
experience.
CAREER PROGRAMMING & ENGAGEMENT
- Collaborate with the Employer Engagement & Special Events
team to develop career panels, employer-led workshops, and networking events aligned with evolving market demands and student needs. - Create and implement programming that addresses the unique job search challenges of MPA students, including international job search
strategies and industry-specific hiring cycles. - Plan and execute MPA Mock Interview events to provide MPA students with the
opportunity to connect with employers and practice their interviewing skills in a meaningful way. - Use participation data and
post-event feedback to evaluate programming effectiveness and improve events over time. - Manage logistics and execution of
career-related events, including securing speakers, coordinating with employers, and ensuring smooth student participation.
STRATEGIC PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
- Collaborate with members of the Career Education and Coaching, Employer Engagement,
and other teams in the Program office to align schedules, events, and employer and alumni engagement opportunities. - Own one or more
strategic projects individually or in partnership with team members. Examples include: - Vendor evaluation and management
(platforms, speakers, technologies) - Employment data tracking, analysis, and reporting
- Student communication strategy and
digital content curation - Recruitment, onboarding, and management of student workers, including ACC 151 TAs and peer career
coaches - Development of tailored resources and programming for international students navigating the U.S. job market
- Contribution to team-level projects that inform coaching strategy and resource allocation
Required
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, education, counseling, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ work
experience in corporate functions (e.g., accounting, finance, consulting, operations) or relevant experience in career coaching/advising,
outplacement, recruiting for these industries. - A genuine desire to work with students and broad knowledge of career paths available
to business graduates. - Strong customer focus (ability to listen attentively to students and other internal and external
stakeholders to understand and respond positively to their requests) is required. - Demonstrated project management ability, strong
interpersonal skills, professional presence, and excellence in both oral and written communication. - Proficiency with web-based
tools, spreadsheet and presentation software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel). - Demonstrated ability to work and thrive in
a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. - An entrepreneurial mindset with a proven track record of taking initiative, solving
problems proactively, and driving projects forward independently. - Strong organizational skills, including the ability to define
tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and follow through on projects with minimal oversight. - Ability to develop compelling
presentations and speak confidently to large audiences. - Must be able to provide effective support to highly motivated business
professionals navigating career transition. - Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of accounting careers and public accounting recruiting
cycles. - Familiarity with online and distance learning methods and technologies.
- Prior experience in admissions, sales, or
business development. - Experience working with individuals from a wide range of cultures
- Experience supporting students on
F-1 visas, including awareness of OPT/CPT processes and employer sponsorship considerations. - Demonstrated ability to build and
maintain effective relationships with students, alumni, and recruiters, including in hybrid or remote work settings. - Proficiency
with data analysis tools, including pivot tables in Excel, and comfort using data to inform coaching strategy and track student
outcomes.
Salary Range
- $65,000 + depending on qualifications
Working
Conditions
- May work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
- Regular weekday hours required. M-F work hours will flex accordingly and may require evening or weekend availability during peak periods
to support student programs. - This is an Austin, Texas-based position.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for
any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
Required
Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from
a supervisor - Letter of interest
Important for 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 that
ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.)
that were noted above.
