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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional explorer in Texas is $17.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.63 and $18.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional explorer?

A Professional Explorer is an individual who conducts explorations, often in uncharted or challenging areas, for scientific, educational, or commercial purposes. They may travel to remote environments such as jungles, deserts, polar regions, or ocean depths to document findings, gather data, and share discoveries with the public or scientific communities. Professional Explorers often work with research organizations, media outlets, or educational institutions and require skills in navigation, survival, and research. Their work helps expand our understanding of the world and inspires curiosity about new frontiers.

What are some typical challenges a professional explorer faces during expeditions, and how can these be managed effectively?

Professional Explorers often encounter unpredictable weather, difficult terrain, and logistical hurdles such as securing permits or coordinating with local guides. Effective management involves thorough pre-expedition planning, risk assessment, and developing contingency plans for emergencies. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary support team—including logistics coordinators, researchers, and local experts—helps mitigate these challenges and ensures the success and safety of the mission.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional explorer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional Explorer, you need expertise in navigation, survival skills, environmental science, and often advanced degrees in related fields such as geography or biology. Familiarity with GPS systems, mapping software, satellite communication devices, and sometimes certifications like wilderness first responder are typical technical requirements. Exceptional problem-solving, adaptability, resilience, and effective communication skills make someone stand out in this adventurous field. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure safety, achieve expedition goals, and accurately document discoveries in challenging and unpredictable environments.

What is the difference between Professional Explorer vs Professional Researcher?

AspectProfessional ExplorerProfessional Researcher
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in geography, environmental science, or related fields; certifications in GIS or surveying are commonRequires a degree in a scientific or social science; often holds advanced degrees and research certifications
Work EnvironmentFieldwork in outdoor, remote, or diverse terrains; some office work for data analysisPrimarily office-based or laboratory work; fieldwork may be involved for data collection
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by exploration companies, environmental agencies, and research institutionsCommon in academic, government, and private research organizations

The main difference between a Professional Explorer and a Professional Researcher lies in their focus and work environment. Explorers often engage in fieldwork in remote locations, emphasizing discovery and data collection outdoors. Researchers tend to work in labs or offices, focusing on analyzing data and publishing findings. Both roles require relevant credentials, but their daily tasks and settings differ significantly.

Professional Explorer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Professional Explorer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,101 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Senior Career Development Coordinator for Career Exploration

The Texas A&M University System

Canyon, TX • On-site

$3.2K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Senior Career Development Coordinator for Career Exploration
Agency
West Texas A&M University
Department
Career & Professional Development
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,223.00 monthly
Job Location
Canyon, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits
NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
General Summary:
With a focus on maximizing student retention and success, the Senior Career and Professional Development Coordinator for Career Exploration, under supervision from the Associate Director, uses a student learning approach to provide career advising and coaching, as well as develop, plan, maintain and implement programming for students and alumni. This position coaches, advises and assists students and community members individually and in groups. Position requires a strong emphasis on career exploration, decision making, and college major selection. Provides consulting, program development and presentations for the WTAMU community. Services may be offered in-person and online as indicated. The normal work week is 40 hours per week from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend work required.
Responsibilities:
Career Development Coaching
  • Assist students, and alumni, in developing career goals via career exploration and assessment, career tools and leveraging of resources using a plethora of career and educational programs and resources, and career plans with consideration of the students' interests, skills, and values.
  • Assist to identify and remediate students' perceptions of barriers to their success. The Career Coach understands the various ways students can leverage their experiences inside and outside of the classroom to prepare students to meet their personal aspirations while employing a philosophy of strengths-based and student-centered advising.
  • Administer and manages career exploration software, currently YouScience, and outreach.
  • Assists new and transfer students and their families during orientation regarding career exploration, and recommends resources as needed.
  • Provides career coaching to individuals and groups during all stages of career exploration and decision-making.
  • Manages various departmental and administrative aspects of career development and ensures that the department is current with emerging trends within the field of career development.
  • Intentionally plans, promotes, and executes strategies throughout the year to engage undeclared majors in career exploration, coaching and programming, working closely with academic advisers.
  • Administers appropriate assessments to students and alumni.
  • Responds to requests for information about career development and related resources.
  • Informs students about internships and the potential benefits and encourages students to use the information learned in career coaching to target appropriate internship opportunities.
  • Maintains knowledge of campus and community resources to facilitate referrals as necessary.
  • Develops new career exploration resources and evaluates existing and outside resources for students and alumni.

Career Advising
  • Assists students in their job searches through appointments related to interviewing, searching for a job, LinkedIn use, professionalism, and resume development.
  • Plans and assists with Career and Professional Development initiatives, events, and activities including job fairs, networking receptions, outreach activities, and other special events.
  • Developments, presents and facilitates workshops on career-related topics.
  • Interact with employers at events on campus.
  • Develops and maintains records and reports as needed for assessment, strategic planning and other needs.
  • Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
  • This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two (2) years of related experience.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with students; community, business and Industry leaders; and University personnel required.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, written communication, time management, and decision-making skills.
  • Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple demanding projects.
  • Excellent computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  • Knowledge of database applications and adept with video conferencing technologies.
  • Must be comfortable in and familiar with a team-centered, cross-trained, collaborative environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or other specialty related to job function.
  • Demonstrated successful career services training and development.
  • Experience in social work, counseling, case management, personal coaching, or related.
  • Experience in a university career or advising center or role.
  • Developing innovative programming and/or educational outreach.
  • Experience using assessment tools such as MBTI, YouScience, Clifton Strengths.
  • Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
  • Gallup- Certified Strengths Coach.
  • Experience in developing innovative programming and educational engagement opportunities.
  • Experience using assessment tools, including the MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, and/or CliftonStrengths assessment.

Applicant Instructions:
Please include the following with your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page before continuing through the application. Please use the "Upload" button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.
Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.
Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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