Arthur Lumzy Jr.

Executive Director of Student Career Preparedness

Arthur Lumzy, Jr. is an accomplished leader in student success and career development, with over 20 years of experience in building scalable, equity-minded career ecosystems. As Executive Director of Student Career Preparedness at East Texas A&M University, he leads strategic initiatives that connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities, including internships, research, practicums and early career roles.

His approach blends employer engagement, data-informed coaching, and high-impact practices to ensure students graduate career-ready. Arthur has led institution-wide efforts to integrate platforms such as Navigate360, Handshake, Focus2, TheForage job simulations, and Google Career Certificates, giving students accessible ways to explore careers, gain experience, and build validated skills at scale.

Previously, Arthur served as Director of Career Services and Interim Assistant Dean at the University of North Texas at Dallas, where he expanded employer pipelines, modernized career platforms and launched high-visibility programming.

Arthur is especially passionate about opening doors for first-generation and transfer students, scaling experiential learning, and helping employers discover exceptional talent across all student populations.

Educational Background

• M.Ed., College Student Personnel, University of Southern Mississippi, 2006
• B.A., History, University of Southern Mississippi, 2005

Experience

• Executive Director of Student Career Preparedness, East Texas A&M University, 2024-Present
• Director of Student Career Preparedness, East Texas A&M University, 2023-2024
• Director of Career Services, University of North Texas at Dallas, 2015-2023
• Interim Assistant Dean of Students for Career & Student Health Services, University of North Texas at Dallas, 2021
• Assistant Director, University of North Texas at Dallas, 2014-2015
• Assistant Director, University of North Texas, 2011-2014
• Manager of Career Counseling, University of Southern Mississippi, 2007-2011
• Adjunct Instructor, University of Southern Mississippi, 2007-2010
• Career Counselor, University of Southern Mississippi, 2006-2007

Professional Organizations

• NACE: National Association of Colleges & Employers
• MAC3: The Metroplex Area Consortium of Career Centers

Honors and Awards

• Student Affairs Leadership Team Lion High Five Award, July 2025
• Excellence in Service to Students Award, April 2019
• Bridge Award, June 2018
• Staff Excellence Award, June 2018
• Staff Excellence Award, June 2017
• Leadership Southwest, May 2017
• Student Access & Success Professional of the Year, April 2017
• Green Light to Greatness Recognition Award, January 2013
• Leadership Pinebelt, January 2009