Job Fair for UT Learning Center and Career Exploration Center

Are you a full-time student looking for a job on campus next year?  Consider working for the UT Learning Center (UTLC) and Career Exploration Center (CEC)! The UTLC and CEC hire tutors, outreach assistants, academic coaches, career-learning assistants and work study receptionists. Their offices are one of the largest student employers on campus and pay some of the highest student salaries.

The 2010 Job Fair is on Thursday, March 25th at 5:30 p.m. in Jester Auditorium (JES A121A).

Hear from some of our 200 student educators about their experiences working in the offices.  Professional staff will also be available to discuss job requirements and answer questions.  For more details on available positions, or for application information, check out the employment pages at www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/employment and http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/intern/.

The application and recommendation deadline for most positions is April 2nd.

Integrated MPA Info Sessions

The MPA Program Office will be holding 3 integrated MPA information sessions this spring. We will cover the application process, curriculum, career opportunities and more. The application for admission to the program will open on April 1st, and the application deadline is June 1st.

Thursday, February 25th
5-6 p.m., location: Legacy Events Room (CBA 3.202)

Wednesday, March 10th
5-6 p.m., location: Legacy Events room (CBA 3.202)

Tuesday, March 23rd
5-6 p.m., location: Legacy Events room (CBA 3.202)

Mar. 22nd – Faculty Honor Roll Ceremony

On Monday, March 22nd @ 3:30 p.m. in the Legacy Events Room, the Undergraduate Business Council and the Undergraduate Program Office will be honoring the faculty members who made the Faculty Honor Roll this semester. To make the honor roll, professors must garner exceptionally high marks on selected criteria from the Course Instructor Surveys from the previous long semester. Accordingly, making the honor roll is an incredible testament to our faculty’s ability to make class fun and interesting everyday. Congratulations to the following faculty for their achievement:

Dean Bredeson
Gretchen Charrier
Gail Gemberling
Julie Irwin
David Miller
JJ Riekenberg
Bruce Rudy
Stephen Smith
Garrett Sonnier
Stephen Walls

The Undergraduate Business Council would like to invite all McCombs faculty, staff and students to a ceremony honoring the Faculty Honor Roll members. Lockheed Martin has generously donated a cash award to the top faculty member, to be presented that afternoon. Appetizers will be catered by O’s Café and Zen.

Mar. 22nd – VIP Speaker Jim Turley

A Conversation with Jim Turley, Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young
March 22nd from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the William C. Hogg Building, WCH 1.120

Please join us as Dean Gilligan interviews Jim Turley, chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young, on the many successes of his career. Jim Turley has worked to create a high-performance work environment with a highly visible leadership commitment to “Quality in Everything We Do.” His efforts have created a leading global professional services organization providing assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Through his insight, students can gain advice on how to lead successful careers.

The event will consist of a presentation by Jim Turley followed by an open floor question and answer period. This event is open to all University of Texas at Austin students and staff, as well as the general public. Please arrive early as the event will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. The series is organized and sponsored by the Undergraduate Business Council.

More information: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/news/speaker_series/Turley_BBA_03_10.asp

Career Presentations from the Career Exploration Center

All events will be at the Career Exploration Center (CEC) in Jester A115. Please RSVP online at www.utexas.edu/student/cec/calendar.

  • The Many Paths to Becoming a Mental Health Professional
    Wednesday, March 3rd from 5-6 pm
    Are you considering a career as a counselor or psychotherapist? This presentation will compare the multiple paths to becoming a practitioner. Learn about the differences in graduate programs and licensing requirements and clarify your next steps. Students from all colleges who want to learn more about mental health careers are encouraged to attend.
  • Careers in Sports
    Thursday, March 11th from 5-6 pm
    Get in the game without going pro! Learn about career options in the world of sports and its supporting industries. This presentation is open to all students.
  • Exploring Green Careers
    Wednesday, March 31st from 5-6pm
    Explore the latest green careers, and learn how you can tailor your education and college experiences towards future career goals in this growing field. Students from all colleges are encouraged to attend.
  • Interested in ESL/EFL?
    Thursday, April 8th from 5-6:30 pm
    Whether you want to teach English abroad or here in the United States, this panel presentation will help answer your questions about this growing field and how to get started. Panelists include teachers who have taught in China, Japan, Poland and the United States. The presentation is open to all students.
  • Women and Career Choices
    Thursday, April 15th from 5-6:30 pm
    Learn about current workforce trends and factors impacting career decision-making and satisfaction for women. Explore what work/life balance means for you. Students from all colleges are encouraged to attend.