Job Description
Job Title:  Career Services Associate
Division:  Office of Educational Affairs
Work Arrangement:  Hybrid
Location:  Houston, TX
Salary Range:  $63,052 - $74,178
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Career Services Associate plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of health sciences professionals by empowering students to achieve their career goals. Through personalized coaching, impactful workshops, and innovative career development programs, this role equips students with the tools, confidence, and connections needed to thrive in competitive graduate health sciences fields. As a strategic partner and relationship-builder, the Career Services Associate collaborates with internal teams, industry professionals, and community stakeholders to expand opportunities, strengthen professional networks, and create transformative experiences that drive student success from the classroom to the workforce.

Job Duties

Coaching

  • Provides career coaching to trainees in both in-person and virtual settings.
  • Plans and facilitates workshops on a variety of topics, including career exploration, CV/resume development, job search strategies, and interview preparation.

Marketing & Digital Content

  • Serves as the primary point of contact for managing digital resources and technology platforms (e.g., Handshake, InTouch, YouTube) used by internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborates with Career Services Leadership to develop and implement innovative marketing strategies that increase trainee engagement with Center resources and services.
  • Leverages social media platforms to promote programs, services, and events to trainees, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
  • Independently creates instructional and informational materials for both print and digital distribution.

Programming

  • Supports the planning and execution of annual programs, including symposia, immersive learning experiences, and professional development seminars.
  • Participates in outreach initiatives designed to increase awareness and utilization of the Center’s resources and services.
  • Leads the management of the Career Advisory Board and facilitates collaborative stakeholder engagement efforts.
  • Coordinates and leads cross-campus partnerships with institutional and academic program leadership to expand awareness of career development resources and services.

Assessment

  • Analyzes Center programming data and supports Career Services Leadership with scholarly initiatives, including conference presentations, publications, and grant submissions.
  • Maintains accurate records and collaborates with Career Services Leadership to prepare annual reports for institutional leadership.
  • Assists with strategic planning efforts by identifying opportunities for future programming and securing stakeholder and collaborator support.
  • Leads the development and management of both internal and external advisory boards in partnership with Alumni Affairs and Development.
  • Independently manages the digital badge curriculum, including program design, implementation, participant evaluation, credential issuance, and ongoing oversight.
  • Expands career coaching support for residents and fellows through intentional outreach and collaboration with Graduate Medical Education (GME).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD Degree.
  • Six years of relevant experience.
  • Experience using Handshake.
  • Experience coaching Biomedical Research and Clinical Trainees (Graduate and Post Graduate).

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

 

 

 

Requisition ID:  25722