UTSA University Career Center

What UTSA University Career Center does

The UTSA University Career Center is a department within The University of Texas at San Antonio, a public Tier One research university founded in 1969 and part of the University of Texas System. The Center serves current UTSA students and alumni with career development services including one-on-one career counseling, resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, job and internship search assistance, employer networking, career exploration, professional headshots, and a Career Closet for professional clothing. It is staffed by 13 personnel organized into leadership (Assistant Vice Provost, Senior Director, Director of Operations), career consultants, an employer engagement team, a Health Professions Office, and student Career Ambassadors. The Center operates from Student Union 2.02.04 on UTSA's main campus with standard weekday hours plus virtual options.

The Center's technology stack is centered on Handshake as the primary platform for job postings, event registration, appointment scheduling, and employer connections, with single sign-on via UTSA credentials. It layers in a broad set of third-party tools: VMock (AI-powered resume scoring trained on recruiter data), SMART Pitch (AI-driven video interview practice with delivery feedback), the Roadrunner Career Navigator (a Steppingblocks-powered tool leveraging 129,000+ UTSA alumni outcomes), Interstride (international student career platform with visa-sponsorship filters), Parker Dewey (micro-internships), CareerShift and GoinGlobal (job search), LinkedIn Learning, Coursera Career Academy, and Adobe Creative Campus (micro-credentials), Interviewing.com (interview prep), and the Iris professional photo booth. Notable signature events include the All Majors Career Expo, STEM Career Expo, Part-Time Job Fair, CAREER-A-PALUTSA, Clinical Teacher Mix and Mingle, and Career Labs.

The Center does not generate independent revenue. All services are provided free of charge to UTSA students and alumni, with operations funded through university institutional budgets. Employer engagement is monetized indirectly through an 8-tier corporate sponsorship program (Roadrunner Ready, Rowdy Partner, Orange Partner, Blue Partner, Paseo Partner, Birds Up Partner, The Beak Partner, Roadrunner Partner) with named partners including Experian, Eli Lilly, USAA, GM Financial, Union Pacific, Leidos QTC, Teach for America, The Hartford, United Health Group, HEB, Accenture Federal Services, Family Service, Cintas, Dollar General, JMT Media, and Service Uniform. As a public university department, there is no equity ownership, no funding rounds, and no investor base.

Name

UTSA University Career Center

Legal name

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Website

https://careercenter.utsa.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The UTSA University Career Center is a non-revenue university department within The University of Texas at San Antonio that provides free career counseling, resume and interview prep, employer networking, and signature career events to UTSA students and alumni, funded by institutional budgets and an 8-tier corporate sponsor program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Career Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALABAB

Career Services & Career Readiness

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Academic Advising, Career Services & Student Success

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Career & Employability Integration Support (Work Culture, Networking, Job Readiness)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Support & Cultural Integration Services

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Alumni Career Networking & Mentorship Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

Keywords

• Career services
• Career counseling
• Job placement
• Career development
• Recruiting services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding: As a department of The University of Texas at San Antonio, the Career Center is funded through university budgets and does not generate independent revenue. Services are provided free of charge to UTSA students and alumni.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The UTSA University Career Center provides free career development services to UTSA students and alumni, including one-on-one career counseling, resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, job and internship search assistance, employer networking events, career expos, micro-internships, professional headshot services, and a Career Closet. The center also facilitates alumni mentorship through the Roadrunner Network and operates signature events such as the All Majors Career Expo, STEM Career Expo, Health Professions Fair, CAREER-A-PALUTSA, and Career Labs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Counseling and Consulting One-on-one career consultations, 15-minute drop-ins (in-person and virtual), and scheduled appointments with Career Consultants covering career exploration, assessments, resume reviews, cover letter assistance, interview preparation, and major/career decision-making. Available free of charge to UTSA students and alumni.
• All Majors Career Expo Signature career expo event connecting UTSA students and alumni with hiring representatives from hundreds of companies across various industries for internships and full-time positions.
• STEM Career Expo Signature career expo focused on STEM disciplines, connecting UTSA STEM students with employers recruiting for internships and full-time technical roles.
• Health Professions Fair Annual fair connecting students pursuing health careers with over 60 health-related programs and schools for graduate-level health professions admissions and recruitment.
• Career Labs Recurring hands-on skill development sessions hosted by the Career Center, providing structured training on career-readiness topics.
• CAREER-A-PALUTSA Signature themed career event of the UTSA University Career Center, providing networking and recruiting opportunities in a UTSA-branded format.
• Part-Time Job Fair Seasonal fair connecting UTSA students with part-time employment opportunities from local and regional employers.
• Clinical Teacher Mix and Mingle Signature event for education students, including teacher recruitment focused on clinical teaching pathways. Connects UTSA students with Teach for America and other education employers.
• Parker Dewey Micro-Internships Paid short-term (4-6 week) project-based micro-internship program connecting UTSA students with employer organizations for experiential learning and recruiting pipeline development.
• Roadrunner Network Alumni Mentorship Alumni mentorship program powered by UTSA connecting current students with alumni mentors for career advice, industry insights, and professional networking via online or in-person interactions.
• Career Closet Professional clothing rental service with personalized styling, shipping to students, and option to purchase items at discounted prices, supporting professional appearance for interviews and career events.
• Iris Professional Photo Booth Self-service professional headshot booth located outside the Career Center, providing professionally lit photos delivered via email for LinkedIn, Handshake, and other professional profiles.
• Corporate Partner Sponsorship Program Multi-tiered corporate partner sponsorship program (Roadrunner Ready, Rowdy Partner, Orange Partner, Blue Partner, Paseo Partner, Birds Up Partner, The Beak Partner, and Roadrunner Partner levels) providing employers with priority access to UTSA students and alumni through career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and signature events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 129,000+ UTSA alumni career outcomes data for career planning
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ExperianflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Experian is a Roadrunner Ready level corporate partner, representing the highest tier of engagement. They actively recruit UTSA students and alumni for full-time positions and internship opportunities through the career center's employer engagement programs.
• Eli LillyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Eli Lilly is a Rowdy Partner level corporate sponsor engaged in recruiting UTSA talent for pharmaceutical and healthcare career opportunities. The partnership provides employers with priority access to career center events and student talent.
• USAAflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025USAA is a Rowdy Partner level corporate sponsor with established recruiting relationships at UTSA. As a major San Antonio employer, USAA leverages the career center for campus recruiting and employer branding activities.
• GM FinancialcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025GM Financial is an Orange Partner level corporate sponsor engaged in recruiting UTSA students for automotive finance careers. They participate in career fairs and employer engagement events.
• Union Pacific RailroadcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Union Pacific Railroad is an Orange Partner level corporate sponsor that recruits UTSA talent for transportation and logistics careers. Active participant in career center events and employer programs.
• Leidos QTCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Leidos QTC is a Blue Partner level corporate sponsor providing healthcare and government career opportunities for UTSA students. They engage with the career center for recruiting events and employer partnerships.
• Teach for AmericacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Teach for America is a Blue Partner level corporate sponsor focused on education careers. They partner with the career center for teacher recruitment and participate in the Clinical Teacher Mix and Mingle event.
• The HartfordcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025The Hartford is a Blue Partner level corporate sponsor engaged in insurance industry recruiting at UTSA. They leverage career center events and employer engagement programs.
• United Health GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025United Health Group is a Blue Partner level corporate sponsor providing healthcare career opportunities for UTSA students. They participate in career fairs and employer engagement activities.
• HEBminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025HEB is a Paseo Partner level corporate sponsor and major Texas retailer. As a local employer, HEB recruits UTSA students for retail and corporate career opportunities through the career center.
• Accenture Federal ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Accenture Federal Services is a Birds Up Partner level corporate sponsor focused on federal consulting careers. They engage with students through career center events and employer programming.
• Family ServiceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Family Service is a The Beak Partner level nonprofit organization engaged in community outreach through the career center's employer partnership program.
• CintasminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Cintas is a Roadrunner Partner level corporate sponsor participating in career center employer programs and recruiting events.
• Dollar GeneralminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Dollar General is a Roadrunner Partner level corporate sponsor engaged in retail career recruiting through the career center.
• JMT MediaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025JMT Media is a Roadrunner Partner level small business engaged in career center employer partnerships and recruiting activities.
• Service UniformminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Service Uniform is a Roadrunner Partner level company participating in career center employer programs.
• Parker DeweycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Parker Dewey provides the micro-internship platform enabling UTSA students to complete paid, short-term projects (4-6 weeks) with employers. This partnership offers experiential learning opportunities and employer recruiting pipeline development.
• VMockcoreTechnology or IntegrationVMock provides AI-powered resume and career coaching tools to UTSA students free of charge. The platform includes SMART Pitch for interview practice and resume scoring based on recruiter data.
• Roadrunner NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni mentoring platform powered by UTSA that connects current students with alumni mentors for career advice, industry insights, and professional networking. The Career Center facilitates this connection ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Big Interview: AI-powered interview preparation platform comparable to UTSA's SMART Pitch integration; competes for the same AI-tooling budget allocation within university career centers.

Direct peers

• UT Austin Texas McCombs Career Management: Peer UT System career services function (business school focused) that the UCC's own Senior Director previously led; highly comparable operating model and recruiter pipeline.
• Texas A&M University Career Center: Career services center at a peer Tier One public Texas university serving a comparable student population with similar corporate partner programs, signature career fairs, and Handshake-based operations.
• Rice University Center for Career Development: Texas-based university career center (private) with similar one-on-one advising and employer events, serving as a benchmark for career-services quality within the Houston/Texas market.
• University of North Texas Career Center: Career services unit at a large Texas public university with a similar structure of career consultants, employer engagement team, and signature career fairs.
• University of Houston Career Services: Public Texas university career center offering counseling, employer engagement, and career fairs on a comparable operating model, with overlap in the Houston/San Antonio employer ecosystem.
• Texas Tech University Career & Professional Development: Public Texas university career services with overlapping employer partnerships (USAA, Leidos) and comparable use of Handshake and AI resume tools.
• Texas State University Career Services: Another Texas public university career center operating with the same mix of student advising, employer partnerships, and Handshake as a platform backbone.

Others

• Handshake: The third-party career services platform that powers UTSA's job postings, appointment booking, and event registration — a critical infrastructure enabler for the center's service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Career Education (BEAM): Career services function at a top-tier research university; a higher-end reference point for what differentiated, well-resourced career centers can offer to students and employers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/utsa-university-career-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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