Jamil Hooper currently serves as an Associate Director of Career Services at The University of Texas Austin. He has dedicated 15 years of his career to empowering young professionals through 1x1 coaching, providing professional development training, and facilitating career exploration programming. At UT, he founded The Career City Limit Speaker Series which connects industry leaders with undergraduate & graduate students.
Previously, he served as Career Services Advisor at the Art Institute of Austin and Escoffier School of Culinary Arts where he led externship programs, crafted employment strategies, and hosted major recruiting events. Additional experience includes his time at Dell Inc. providing technology solutions and business development for consumer clients and small & medium businesses.



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“One thing that really stands out about Jamil is that you're still on his mind even after you leave his office. Over the years, he has kept me informed of job openings and professional events, which has been extremely beneficial to my personal and professional development."
“Jamil is everything you could ask for in a career coach and mentor: empathetic, engaged, insightful. I have Jamil to thank for helping me land my very first role out of college through his career services, connections, and exceptional advice. If you’re looking for someone dedicated and passionate about mentoring professionals at any point in their career journeys, you couldn’t find a better coach than Jamil. He’s the absolute best!”
"Jamil has been an amazing guide throughout my job-search journey. As a senior navigating the challenges of a slow economic period during undergrad, Jamil provided crucial insights and strategies that elevated my job search. His support extended beyond graduation, offering practical advice on navigating my first layoff and utilizing resources to expand my reach in securing a new role. I highly recommend Jamil for his expertise in job search and his motivational personality!"
“Jamil has been truly amazing! If a "career therapist" was a job title, Jamil would have it. I walked into his office as a nervous freshman unsure about where to start in my career journey and walked out excited with a list of attain able goals to achieve before my next meeting. After you meetJamil, you can tell that he is determined to help wherever possible, and cares about the success of students.”