Planning for Post Graduation

Advises students at all levels on selection of courses and majors. Sometimes involves career counseling. Sometimes requires certification.

Assists individuals in setting and implementing career and job-search goals, teaches decision-making and job-search skills, networks among employers for interviewing oppor tunities and internships, develops related library resources. Employers include private firms and universities and colleges.

Screens prospective beneficiaries of a government program to determine their eligibility for the program's services. Works for federal, state, and local government agencies.

Administers housing services and produces special programs to promote positive interaction on campus. Works for universities and colleges.

Helps students to gain self-understanding, solve school-related problems, make personal and career decisions, and select appropriate educational programs. Administers and interprets standardized tests; works with school staff, students, and parents to identify and evaluate learning problems. Employees include elementary and secondary schools, technical institutes, and colleges. Typically requires coursework in counseling and a credential.

Instructs high school and junior high school students in specialized subject areas. Most secondary school teachers teach several courses in a single subject area. Public schools generally require certification; private schools typically do not.

Helps social workers to furnish counseling and referral services to individuals and families. Handles intake, maintains files, interacts with referral agencies, and documents cases. Works for government agencies, hospitals, and social workers in private practice.

Instructs students enrolled in special education programs. Settings (e.g., churches, social service agencies) and topics (e.g., vocational training, preschool Head Start, drug-abuse prevention) vary widely.

Administers various activities for college students, usually extracurricular. Positions include fraternity/sorority advisor, disciplinary advisor, foreign student advisor, student publications advisor, and so forth.

Assists physically, emotionally, or mentally disabled individuals to develop and carry out vocational and educational plans. Cooperates with other professionals such as physicians, placement counselors, and educators. Works for state and local rehabilitation agencies, hospitals, schools for the handicapped, and the Veterans Administration. Typically requires coursework in vocational rehabilitation and a credential.

Researches, analyzes, and monitors staffing policies in order to achieve affirmative action goals. Conducts outreach activities in order to identify and attract qualified women and minority applicants for company openings. Employers in all fields.

Recruits and selects prospective students, creates promotional materials, makes presentations on and off campus, sets admissions criteria, reviews applications, and communicates with applicants.

Handles customer relations, usually through direct contact with customers or clients. Researches and responds to complaints and informational inquiries, seeking both to meet the customer's needs and promote the image and reputation of the employer. Works for manufacturers, retailers, service industries, and social service organizations.

Plans employee social activities, organizes new employee orientation sessions, assists in publishing employee newsletters. Reports to Employee Relations Specialist or Manager. Works for employers in all fields.

Interviews applicants on college campuses, at employment fairs, at trade and professional meetings, and in the office. Promotes effective relations with colleges, universities, and other institutions that supply prospective employees. Positions exist in many settings, including search firms.

Trains employees or coordinates training programs designed to teach general information or specific task-oriented skills pertinent to the work for which employees are hired. Works for employers of all kinds.

Assists labor relations specialists with detailed research required for contract negotiations. Prepares advisory reports on union-management agreements. Works for unions, unionized employers, and government arbitrators.

Performs research, writing, and liaison functions for a state or U.S. senator or congressional representative or for a municipal officeholder. Positions typically secured through direct contact with office holder.

Assists in all aspects of Human Resources management, including recordkeeping, interviewing and hiring, resolving wage and salary issues, and administering career development, job training, and employee benefit programs. Works for employers of all kinds.

Assists in the design of survey interviews and questionnaires, the interviewing of subjects, the management of interviewers, collection and analysis of data, and documentation and presentation of findings. Works for government agencies and private surveying and market research organizations.

Determines the most cost-effective means of reaching a target market via print and broadcast media. Researches demographics of different media outlets, and analyzes demographic and budgetary aspects of advertising proposals.

Executes reservations, ticketing, telephone and direct ticket sales, passenger ticketing and boarding. Also responds to complaints and requests for information.

Provides in-flight service to passengers and implements emergency procedures as neces sary.

Produces educational programs, social events, and special tours for alumni; writes alumni publications; coordinates fundraising and reunion activities. Works for college and university alumni affairs offices.

Follows detailed instructions and prescribed procedures to assist in laboratory research. Keeps records, writes reports, often conducts library research. Works in hospitals, clinics, colleges and universities, research institutes, and private industry.

Creates and implements programs to raise funds for a college or university through corporate and alumni contributions.

Furnishes support services for consultants. Coordinates travel arrangements, proofreads and edits reports, develops charts and graphs to illustrate findings, maintains and operates audiovisial equipment for presentations, organizes resource libraries, etc. Works for consulting firms.

Recruits, trains, assigns, and directs volunteers to provide services to an employer's constituency or clientele. Acts as a liaison with professional staff to coordinate volunteer assignments, organizes programs for training and recognition of volunteers, carries out related administrative duties. Works primarily for service organizations such as hospitals, social service agencies, and cultural institutions.

Maintains order in a penal facility, enforces rules and regulations, and supplements counseling provided by psychology professionals.

Writes freelance reports for one or more publications. Usually has specific knowledge of the subject or geographic area covered. Works as an independent contractor.

Creates new educational methods and materials; assesses the effectiveness of existing methods and materials. Employers include school districts, private schools, manufacturers of educational equipment, educational publishers, and national testing organizations.

Provides emergency medical treatment and transportation. Works for hospitals, ambulance services, police or fire departments. Requires three to five months of specialized training.

Handles community relations and liaison re: work with six major types of energy: oil and gas, coal, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, and "alternatives" such as wind, tide, and geothermal. Works for producers, government agencies, consulting firms, and lobbying groups.

Researches a variety of issues involved in working with six major types of energy: oil and gas, coal, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, and "alternatives" such as wind, tide, and geothermal. Works for producers, government agencies, consulting firms, and lobbying groups.

Conducts community relations and liaison regarding environmental issues in fields such as: earth, marine, and atmospheric sciences; mining; forestry; public works; and parks, wildlife, and water management. Works for government agencies, consulting firms, citizen's groups, research laboratories, scientific associations, and industry.

Researches, develops, and presents information regarding environmental issues in fields such as: earth, marine, and atmospheric sciences; mining; forestry; public works; and parks, wildlife, and water management. Works for government agencies, consulting firms, citizens' groups, research laboratories, scientific associations, and industry.

Reviews scripts, checks for factual and technical accuracy, rewrites copy, assists in creating storyboard representations of scenes. Relevant coursework or prior experience preferred. Works for entertainment, documentary, educational, and industrial film producers.

Writes for publications on an assignment basis for a negotiated fee, usually after submittal of a query letter proposing ideas for articles or stories. Typically works as an independent contractor.

Compiles statistical reviews and forecasts. Maintains and reviews financial literature and records regarding departments, industries, and possible transactions. Works for corporations, financial institutions. Usually requires relevant coursework.

Does historical analysis; studies policy issues; prepares analytical reports; coordinates interdisciplinary studies. Works for think tanks, universities, public research agencies.

Solicits business and programs on behalf of a hotel or conference center, coordinates the catering and support services necessary to accommodate the particular needs of a client or program.

Writes institutional and policy histories; researches and reports on current issues, long-range trends; edits public records, manages archives. Works for executive, legislative, and judicial agencies, international institutions, military services, cultural agencies, planning agencies, public archives and libraries, private industries and corporations.

Researches and analyzes a diversity of geopolitical issues on behalf of the government. Employed by intelligence services such as the F.B.I., the C.I.A., the National Security Agency, and military intelligence agencies. Work requires testing and security clearance.

Completes basic research required for investment banking transactions between institutions with long-term capital needs and major investors. Researches both broad industries and the specific financial status of particular institutions, and prepares documents and reports for staff and clients.

Performs a variety of enforcement and investigative activities. May involve computer analyses. Works for federal, state, and local police departments and for special enforcement agencies such as the FBI, tobacco and firearms, drug enforcement, border patrol, etc.

Acts as a liaison between a bank and its loan customers. Analyzes potential loan markets, evaluates credit-worthiness of prospective customers, recommends approval or denial of loans, administers active loan accounts.

Distributes materials and disseminates information about a particular issue or organization, recruits volunteers, solicits funds, and organizes such efforts as rallies, letter-writing campaigns, and voter registration drives. Employers include special and public interest groups as well as professional lobbyists.

Identifies information that can be used to support the positions and the efforts of lobbyists. Involves library research, attendance at conferences and committee meetings, and writing of reports. Employers include a diversity of special and public interest groups as well as professional lobbyists.

Undertakes the preliminary research for a market study, gathering data concerning competitors' products, organizing existing sales records, etc. Also assists in writing final project reports. Works for market research firms, advertising agencies, manufacturers, and retailers.

Assists Account Executives in liaison with clients and helps to coordinate studies. Studies include analysis of sales records, surveying attitudes and opinions, and test marketing. Positions exist in market research firms, advertising agencies, manufacturing, and retailing.

Conducts interviews to acquire statistical data pertaining to potential buying behavior, consumer attitudes, and other marketing issues. Works for market research firms, advertising agencies, manufacturers, and retailers.

Under direction of an Account Executive, coordinates the efforts of interviewers, tabulators, and coders in conducting a market research study. Employers include market research firms, advertising agencies, manufacturers, and retailers.

Provides guidance in a market study, ensuring that the results obtained are valid and worthy of interpretation. Positions exist in market research firms, advertising agencies, manufac turers, and retailers.

Assists occupational therapists in teaching patients who, because of injury or illness, require training to accomplish day-to-day tasks. Works in hospitals, social service agencies, nursing homes, and rehabilitation clinics.

Performs preparatory work required to research a case, develops documentation required to write a brief. May interview prospective witnesses. Works for private law offices, law firms, prosecutors, and public defenders.

Manages facilities and programs at federal, state and local parks and historic sites. Typically works for a government parks department. Summer jobs are readily available to students interested in the field of parks management.

Assists physicians with a variety of tasks, including interviewing patients, taking histories, and performing minor treatment and diagnostic techniques. Most work in the office of a private practitioner; some work in a clinic, small hospital, or school medical office.

Works with physical therapists to treat patients who need to regain use of their limbs or to learn new ways of interacting with their environment because of illness or injury. Formal training available, but not necessarily required prior to employment.

Assists in planning, fundraising, research, writing issue statements, canvassing, and assessing voter attitudes. Works for candidates or interest groups during political election campaigns. Frequently leads to permanent positions with political organizations or office holders.

Teaches basic academic and social skills to young children. Often teaches a variety of subjects to a single class or grade level. Public schools generally require certification; private shcools typically do not.

Creates, implements, and coordinates a service to a community. May involve fundraising for a charity, overseeing a scholarship fund, operating a service-oriented program or facility. Employers include nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, and the public affairs sections of commercial businesses.

Assesses the public relations needs of an organization, and plans and implements programs to meet them. Distinct from advertising. Makes public appearances, produces special events, and prepares press releases and packets to generate favorable free publicity. Works for professional agencies, for businesses of all kinds, and for nonprofit and social service organizations.

Researches story and script ideas; maintains research files on topics and people; checks stories for accuracy. Works for newspaper, magazine, or book publishers.

Researches story and script ideas for broadcast media. Maintains research files on topics and people; checks stories for accuracy. Works for radio and television producers.

Assists researchers in collecting and analyzing data, observing and interviewing people, surveying appropriate literature, and writing reports in order to advise or inform a client. Works for research and consulting firms.

Works and writes for a publication on a regular basis. Usually works under pressure of deadlines on general assignments before specializing in a particular area. In addition to newspapers and magazines, employers include corporations and agencies with in-house newsletters.

Does sociological analysis; studies policy issues; prepares analytical reports; coordinates interdisciplinary studies. Works for think tanks, universities, public research agencies.

Develops and administers special education programs. Settings (eg., churches, social service agencies, youth organizations) and topics (e.g., therapeutic arts-and-crafts, drug-abuse education, athletic programs) vary widely.

Counsels clients regarding travel plans and activities. Makes hotel, airline, train, car, and other arrangements for those traveling for business or pleasure. Typically works for an agency. Paid under commission agreements with airlines, hotels, etc.

Provides travel advice and information to people planning trips. Helps travelers to resolve questions and problems that come up on a trip. Works for travel clubs, state and local tourist bureaus, resorts, travel associations, credit card companies, and tour groups.

Under the supervision of a city or regional planner, conducts research into the economic, environmental, and social consequences of development in order to support strategies for appropriate growth and renovation of rural, suburban, or urban areas. Typically works for a government agency. May work for a consulting or architectural firm.

An expert who works as part of a team to provide guidance and advice to client organizations to help them solve problems and improve performance. Usually specialize in specific industries and work on short-term projects.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Management Consultants: McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Bain, Accenture, Deloitte, Ernst & Young

Uses statistical, analytical, and programming skills (Python, R, SQL, Hadoop, etc.) to extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data to help organizations make data-driven decisions. Build machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering) to solve complex problems, such as predicting customer behavior, detecting fraud, or automating decision-making. Present findings to stakeholders.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Data Scientists: Indeed, Apple, PayPal, Dell

Studies and analyzes the preferences, motivations, and purchasing patterns of consumers. Their primary goal is to understand how consumers make decisions and what influences their buying behavior. Key responsibilities typically include data collection, behavior analysis, market research, reporting findings, monitoring trends, and collaboration.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Consumer Behavior Analysts: market research firms (Nielsen), consumer goods companies (Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Coca-Cola), tech companies (Google, Apple, Microsoft), retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon), advertising agencies (WPP, Omnicom, Publicis Groupe), consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain), financial services (JPMorgan Chase, American Express), healthcare companies (Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer), e-commerce platforms (Etsy, eBay), and nonprofits.

Gathers and analyzes data about consumers, competitors, and market trends to help businesses make informed decisions. Their responsibilities include data collection, market analysis, competitor analysis, reporting findings, trend identification, product testing, and collaboration.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Market Researchers: market research firms, consumer goods companies (Coca-Cola, Unilever, Procter & Gamble), tech companies (Google, Apple, Microsoft), retailers (Target, Walmart), pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson), financial services firms (JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs), advertising agencies (Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, WPP), nonprofits, and government agencies.

Promotes products or services and enhances brand awareness through various strategies. Their responsibilities include market research, campaign development, content creation, digital marketing, analytics, brand management, collaboration, and event coordination.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Marketing Specialists: consumer goods companies (Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Nestlé), tech companies (Google, Apple, Microsoft), retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon), banks/financial institutions (JP Morgan Chase, American Express), hospitals, pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson), telecommunications companies (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile), Auto companies (Ford, Toyota, General Motors) travel brands (airlines, Marriott, Hilton, Expedia), nonprofits, and advertising agencies (Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, WPP)

Writes persuasive and engaging content to promote products, services, or ideas for various types of media. Writes advertising copy for newspapers, magazines, social media. Work with clients to shape branding material for publishing. Conduct research to understand target audience and industry trends.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Marketing Associates/Social Media Managers: Kendra Scott, YETI, UFCU, GSD&M

Works in an advertising agency, managing the relationships between the agency and its clients. Responsibilities include being the primary point of contact between the agency and the client, project management, strategy development, campaign coordination with creative teams and media buyers, budget management, problem solving, client meetings, and market research.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Account Managers: WPP, Omnicom, Publicis Groupe, Interpublic Group, Havas, Deloitte Digital, R/GA, SapientRazorfish, Vayner Media, Fitzco

Develops and maintains a brand’s image, identity, and overall strategy. Responsibilities include brand strategy development, market research, product development, marketing campaigns, budget management, collaboration, performance analysis, and consumer engagement.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Consumer Brand Managers: consumer goods companies (Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Coca-Cola), tech companies (Google, Apple, Microsoft), retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon), fashion brands (Nike, Adidas, H& M), food and beverage companies (Coca-Cola, Starbucks), auto companies (Ford, Toyota, BMW), pharmaceutical companies (Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer), media organizations (Disney, Netflix) nonprofits, and startups

Salespeople who work in many industries. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, often the primary contact between a vendor and customer. Negotiate contracts, conduct sales presentations, recruit clients, and talk them through purchasing process.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Account Executives/Client Success Associates: Alert Media, Arrive Logistics, Dell Technologies, Gartner

Sells products or services to customers in-person, over the phone, or online. Responsibilities include contacting potential customers, networking, product knowledge, customer engagement, sales presentations, negotiating, and follow up.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Sales Representatives: tech companies (Salesforce, Cisco), consumer goods companies (Unilever, Coca-Cola), pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Merck), automotive companies (Ford, Toyota), financial services (JPMorgan Chase, American Express), retailers (Target, Home Depot), real estate firms, insurance companies (State Farm, Allstate), and business-2-business firms (HubSpot, Oracle)

Promotes and sells pharmaceutical products to doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals. Responsibilities include product knowledge, relationship building, understanding clients’ needs, sales presentations, market research, territory management, reporting, and negotiating contracts

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives: pharmaceutical manufacturers (Pfizer, Merck, Novartis), Biotech firms (Amgen, Gilead Sciences), generic drug manufacturers (Teva Pharmaceuticals, Mylan), medical device companies (Medtronic, Abbott Laboratories), hospitals, health systems, nutraceutical companies (dietary supplements, herbal products), pharmacy benefit managers (Express Scripts, CVS Caremark), specialty pharmaceutical companies focusing on oncology or rare diseases, and veterinary pharmaceutical companies (Zoetis, Merck Animal Health)

Coordinate budget, schedule, staffing, timeline, and other details of a project. Serve as Point of Contact for a client, lead, and guide staff.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Project Managers: Charles Schwab, Epic, Department of Family & Protective Services

Manages and maintains the public image of an organization or individual. Roles typically include media relations, press releases, content creation, event planning, brand management, research & analysis, communications, and social media management.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Public Relations Employees: consumer goods companies (Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Nestlé), tech companies (Google, Apple, Microsoft), retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon), banks/financial institutions (JP Morgan Chase, American Express), hospitals, pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson), telecommunications companies (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile), Auto companies (Ford, Toyota, General Motors) travel brands (airlines, Marriott, Hilton, Expedia), nonprofits, and advertising agencies (Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, WPP).

Helps manage an organization's workforce. Roles include recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training & development, compensation, benefits, policy implementation, and organizational development.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Human Resources Employees: Almost every medium to large organization hires employees in this category. Jobs are available in corporations, health care, schools, government agencies, nonprofits, retailers, manufacturers, and financial institutions. Texas Instruments, UFCU, Barton Associates, Robert Half are a few local examples.

Finds, attracts, and selects candidates for job openings within an organization. Responsibilities include working with hiring managers to understand job requirements for various positions, searching for candidates, screening resumes, coordinating & conducting interviews, negotiating offers, and collaborating with human resources.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Recruiters: corporate HR departments (Google, Apple, Procter & Gamble), recruitment agencies (Robert Half, Michael Page, Randstad), tech companies (Amazon, Microsoft), healthcare organizations (HCA Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group), financial institutions, (JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs), Manufacturing companies (Boeing, General Motors), retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon), nonprofits, government agencies, and startups. Texas Instruments, UFCU, Barton Associates, Robert Half are a few local examples.

Creates user-friendly and effective digital products, ensuring that users have a positive interaction with websites, apps, and other digital interfaces. Their responsibilities typically include user research, persona development, information architecture, prototyping, interaction design, visual design, usability testing, collaboration, and documentation.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring UX Designers: tech companies (Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon), e-commerce platforms (eBay, Etsy, Shopify), financial services companies (JPMorgan Chase, PayPal, Square), healthcare organizations (UnitedHealth Group) media organizations (Netflix, Spotify, and Disney+), auto industry (Tesla, Ford, BMW), consulting firms (Deloitte, Accenture, and McKinsey), telecommunications companies (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile), education technology (Coursera, Duolingo, and Khan Academy), and startups.

Supports students through their academic journey during school or college. Responsibilities typically include relationship building, assisting with course selection, degree planning, academic support, progress monitoring, career guidance, personalized counseling, workshops, and events.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Academic Advisors: universities, colleges, vocational/technical schools, online education providers, continuing education programs, international schools, K – 12 schools, nonprofits, government education agencies, career and technical education (CTE) programs.

Helps students and alumni navigate their career paths and make informed decisions about their futures. Responsibilities include administering career assessments, advising, guidance, resume and cover letter assistance, job search strategies, interview preparation, internship and job placement, workshops, events, networking opportunities, graduate school guidance, and resource development.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Career Counselors: universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational/technical schools, high schools, nonprofits, government agencies, private career services firms, professional associations

Supports research projects in various fields, including academia, healthcare, social sciences, and more. Responsibilities include literature review, data collection, lab work, documentation, assisting with research papers, project coordination, ethical compliance, and collaborating with other members of the research team.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Research Assistants: universities, colleges, research institutes' (NIH, Scripps Research Institute), government agencies (U.S. Census, Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation), hospitals, medical centers, nonprofits, market research firms, think tanks (Brookings Institution, RAND Corporation, Strong Star), pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson), environmental organizations (World Wildlife Fund, Nature Conservancy), tech companies (Google, IBM).

Oversees the operations of a laboratory, ensuring that it runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Responsibilities include collaboration, staff management, budgeting, financial management, compliance with regulations, quality control, equipment maintenance, data management, inventory management and safety protocols.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Lab Managers: universities, colleges, research institutes' (NIH, Scripps Research Institute), government agencies (U.S. Census, Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation), hospitals, medical centers, nonprofits, market research firms, think tanks (Brookings Institution, RAND Corporation, Strong Star), pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson), environmental organizations (World Wildlife Fund, Nature Conservancy), tech companies (Google, IBM)

Promotes health and wellness through education and outreach. Their primary goal is to help individuals and communities understand health issues and make informed decisions about their health. Responsibilities include program development, conducting workshops, community outreach, developing educational materials, assessment of community health needs, evaluation of health programs’ effectiveness, collaboration, advocacy, training & education, and community support. Obtaining a Master’s in public health or certification as a  Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) can demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Health Educators: public health departments, nonprofits, healthcare facilities, schools, universities, corporate wellness programs, community organizations, government agencies, research institutions, health insurance companies.

Helps individuals improve their overall health and well-being by providing guidance, support, and motivation. Their key responsibilities typically include personalized assessments, helping clients with goal setting, working with clients to support behavior change, education, accountability, action planning, progress monitoring, connecting clients with resources, lifestyle integration, and using a holistic approach.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Health Coaches: hospitals, clinics, primary care practices, corporate wellness programs, insurance companies, nonprofits, health startups, schools and universities.

Focuses on the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth of children, usually from infancy through adolescence. They work in various settings to assess, support, and promote healthy development. Their responsibilities often include observation, assessment, and intervention, with a focus on helping children reach developmental milestones and providing guidance to families, teachers, and other caregivers.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Child Development Specialists: preschools, elementary schools, special education programs, day cares, Head Start programs, hospitals, clinics, foster care programs, or social service agencies.

Supports children and families during medical experiences, such as hospital stays, surgeries, and treatments. Their primary role is to help children cope with the emotional, psychological, and developmental challenges associated with illness, injury, or hospitalization. They use various techniques, including play, education, and emotional support, to reduce stress and anxiety for both the child and their family. These professionals also coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as doctors, to ensure medical care is delivered in supportive and developmentally appropriate ways.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Child Development Specialists: hospitals (pediatric wards, emergency room, intensive care unit), outpatient clinics, hospices, palliative care facilities.

Oversees the daily operations of healthcare organizations, ensuring that they run efficiently while providing high-quality patient care. Their role involves managing resources, coordinating staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Health Care Administrators: hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, private practices.

Assists Applied Behavior Analysts (ABA) as they help individuals with autism learn new skills and behaviors. ABA Therapists have a Master’s degree and usually work one-on-one with children to increase social and communication skills and to teach them to implement learned behaviors in new environments. Behavior Technicians do not need a Master’s degree and can assist in this process.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring ABA Behavior Technicians: Action Behavior Centers, Training Wheels ABA, Spark Learning.

Also known as psychiatric technicians or aides, these employees work with patients who have mental health disorders or developmental disabilities. Their duties include patient care, providing some treatment, engaging patients in therapeutic or recreational activities, monitoring vital signs, and helping patients with daily living activities.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Mental Health Technicians: St. David’s Medical Center, Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth, Universal Health Services, Austin Travis County Sobriety Center.

Takes on the cases of individuals and provides them with advocacy, information, and solutions. Monitors client progress and may collaborate with treatment team, including counselors, physicians, or nurses.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Case Managers: Gulf Bend Center, Texas Department of Family Protective Services, Travis County, LifeWorks, SAFE Alliance, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, CASA.

Provides mental health services to clients. In Texas, a Bachelor’s degree may qualify you for entry-level work in the field. But a Master’s degree is usually needed for higher-level or more independent work with clients.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring QMHPs: mental health clinics, hospitals, substance abuse treatment facilities, nonprofit organizations offering mental health services, schools, residential treatment centers, government agencies, and crisis intervention services.

Plays a vital role in connecting individuals to healthcare resources and improving health outcomes within communities. Their responsibilities often include outreach, education, health assessment, advocacy, support, and resource coordination.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Community Health Workers: public health departments, health-related nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, community health centers, behavioral health organizations, schools, and pharmaceutical companies.

Provides immediate support and assistance to individuals experiencing a crisis, such as a mental health emergency, substance use issue, or traumatic event. Their role typically includes assessment, crisis management, emotional support, connecting clients with resources, and following up.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Crisis Intervention Specialists: Mental health facilities, crisis hotlines, substance abuse treatment centers, community organizations, schools, law enforcement agencies, emergency response services, and health care systems.

Provides support and guidance to individuals with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, support, education, crisis intervention, resource coordination, and monitoring a client’s progress.

• Examples of Organizations Substance Abuse Counselors: substance abuse treatment centers, mental health clinics, hospitals, community health centers, recovery-related non-profits, government agencies, schools, and employee assistance programs (EAPs).

Provides support and assistance to individuals who have experienced crime or trauma, helping them navigate the aftermath of their experiences. Responsibilities include emotional support, crisis intervention, providing information, support with legal proceedings, referral services, advocacy, education, outreach, and safety planning.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Victim Advocates: nonprofits, government agencies, courts, criminal justice agencies, hospitals, healthcare facilities, community centers, and schools.

Also known as psychiatric technicians or aides, these employees work with patients who have mental health disorders or developmental disabilities. Their duties include patient care, providing some treatment, engaging patients in therapeutic or recreational activities, monitoring vital signs, and helping patients with daily living activities.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Mental Health Technicians: St. David’s Medical Center, Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth, Universal Health Services, Austin Travis County Sobriety Center.

Oversees projects, ensuring programs are in line with the organization's mission, and helping the organization achieve its goals.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Program Managers: non-profit organizations, hospitals, health care organizations, schools, government agencies.

Recruit, train, supervise and retain volunteers from the community to help nonprofit organizations meet their goals. Place volunteers in various roles according to their qualifications and maintain accurate volunteer records.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Volunteer Coordinators: Habitat for Humanity, CASA, American Red Cross, Hill Country Ride for AIDS.

Promotes health and wellness in communities by organizing and managing programs and initiatives. Duties include identifying community needs, developing programs, building relationships, educating the public, managing budgets, creating materials, and communication.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Outreach Specialists: Hospital offices, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Assesses client eligibility/needs, gathers client information, coordinates with various departments to ensure clients receive needed services, communicates with clients, reviews documents for accuracy, schedules, and transfers clients when needed.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Intake Coordinators: healthcare providers, mental health and counseling centers, social service organizations.

Oversees the day-to-day operations of a specific project, making sure it runs smoothly and meets its goals, manages tasks/timelines/budgets/communication and coordinates with team members to achieve project goals

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Project Coordinators: hospitals, health care institutions, schools, social service agencies, arts and recreation agencies.

Ensures the organization runs smoothly by overseeing programs, managing budgets, hiring/training staff, doing strategic planning, and engaging with the community.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Operations Managers: social service organizations, schools, health care organizations, arts & culture organizations, non-governmental agencies (NGOs), and advocacy & policy groups.

Focuses on supporting and developing the skills and confidence of young people. The role typically includes mentoring & support, program development, education, advocacy, community engagement, collaboration, and crisis intervention. 

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Youth Empowerment Specialists: nonprofits, community centers, schools, government agencies, youth sports organizations, camps/retreats, and social services agencies.

Focuses on assisting individuals and families in finding and maintaining stable housing. Their responsibilities may include assessing clients’ housing needs, determining eligibility, resource navigation, housing search assistance, advocacy, coordination of services, education, crisis intervention, and follow up.

• Examples of Organizations Hiring Community Housing Specialists: nonprofits, government agencies, community development corporations, social services agencies, mental health & substance abuse organizations, homeless shelters, universities or colleges.