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Dual Career Services Details
At Texas A&M University we know that attracting and retaining exceptional employees often depends on meeting the needs for
two careers. Our Dual Career Service is designed to assist the partners of faculty and key administrators.
The Texas A&M University Employee Services and Dean of Faculties Office work cooperatively in support of dual
career partners.
Who Qualifies
Dual Career Services is designed to assist the partners of faculty and
professional staff members. While the service is designed primarily for the
partners of new employees, the partners of current employees may also benefit
from this service.
How the Service Works
- The search committee, dean or department head involved with recruitment contacts the Dual Career Services coordinator about the partner. The partner may also contact one of the coordinators directly. If the partner is seeking a faculty position, the Dean of Faculties Office will take a proactive role regarding employment opportunities. Employee Services will play the primary role for staff positions.
- When appropriate, job related information about the partner is distributed to local businesses in the area. Employment opportunities within the University are sought. Both the Dean of Faculties Office and Employee Services can provide information concerning:
- Local job market,
- University hiring process,
- Community information.
- While partners are encouraged to meet face-to-face with coordinators in Employee Services or Dean of Faculties Office, general information is
offered through correspondence, telephone and email.
- The dual career client follows up on contacts and either secures employment or receives assistance.
- While we cannot guarantee employment for participants of the program, a wide range of career assistance services are available to help the partner develop
an effective job search strategy.
Get Started
When you accept a university position, the Dean of Faculties Office and Employee Services will take an active role in assisting the partner to find suitable employment opportunities by:
- One-on-one meeting(s) and correspondence with the partner,
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Reviewing TAMU job openings and the online employment service with the partner,
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Sending the partner's job profile to more than 30 community businesses,
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Offering assistance in completing employment applications, resume and cover
letters,
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Providing information on childcare, local schools, service organizations, etc.
The types of assistance provided will vary according to the needs of each
participant.
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