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Associate Director of Career ProgramsUniversity of Georgia • Athens, GA, United States
Associate Director of Career Programs

Associate Director of Career Programs

University of Georgia • Athens, GA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14271P

Working Title

Associate Director of Career Programs

Department

DAR-Career Center

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

Career Center

The University of Georgia Career Center is the provider of centralized career services to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni at The University of Georgia. Career Center staff work collaboratively with faculty and staff of all departments to enhance the career success of University of Georgia students / alumni. Several of the "nuts & bolts" services the UGA Career Center provides to its students include career counseling, job search training, and opportunities to connect with employers.

The Career Center also serves as a corporate gateway to the University by helping employers meet key faculty / staff, understand culture and curriculum, and successfully recruit UGA students and alumni. A broad group of corporate, government, and nonprofit employers recruit at The University of Georgia, and the Career Center facilitates this process through career fairs, on-campus interviews, and a variety of recruiting and educational programs and events.

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / give.uga.edu / and https : / / dar.uga.edu / and www.career.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

8 : 00am-5 : 00pm; Willing and able to work evenings or weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary

$74,880

Posting Date

10 / 17 / 2025

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

01 / 01 / 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

  • This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.
  • This position is open until filled with priority given to applications submitted by November 2, 2025. Please submit a cover letter and resume to include three references. The cover letter should address the interest in the position, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Position Information

Classification Title

Career Services Supervisor

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and lead high-impact career programs that serve various student populations, including those from differing backgrounds.
  • Strong understanding of career development theory, student needs across academic disciplines, and current trends in career education and labor markets.
  • Proven track record of developing, executing, and assessing career-related events and initiatives at scale.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across stakeholder groups including students, faculty, employers, and alumni.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and lead multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with career services technologies (e.g., Handshake), data-informed decision making, and innovative digital engagement tools.
  • Position Summary

    Reporting to the Career Center's Director of Career Education, this position coordinates university-wide Career programming including Career Education Bootcamps and Learning Cohorts, Networking Dinners, Career Education Conferences, and the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate. Additionally, this position will coordinate outreach and develop strategies for engaging students across satellite campuses (Griffin, Gwinnett, Tifton, etc.) and UGA Online Learning. This position supervises a team of Career Consultants and graduate assistants.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

  • Professional experience in career services or a related area, with demonstrated expertise in career exploration, coaching, and job-related skill development.
  • Experience supervising professional or student staff and providing guidance in the delivery of high-impact career programs.
  • Familiarity with career assessment tools (e.g., MBTI , Strong, CliftonStrengths) and their application in student development.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, prioritize competing demands, and work effectively with various populations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Additional Division Expectations

  • Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
  • Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.
  • Physical Demands

  • Work in a standard office environment
  • Travel in and out of state as necessary
  • Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time
  • Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
  • Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
  • Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
  • Lift and / or move up to 20 pounds
  • Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb
  • Is driving a responsibility of this position?

    No

    Is this a Position of Trust?

    Yes

    Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

    No

    Does this position require a P-Card?

    No

    Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

    No

    Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

    No

    Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

    Yes

    Credit and P-Card policy

    Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

    Background Investigation Policy

    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

    Duties / Responsibilities

    Duties / Responsibilities

    Career Education Programming and Curriculum Development

  • Leverage data-driven insights to develop and implement long-term programming supporting undergraduate and graduate career education. This includes but is not limited to : Beyond the Arch Career Readiness Bootcamp, Pre-Health Programming, etc.
  • Lead coordination and post-event assessment, including semesterly dashboard updates distributed to schools / colleges, of relevant Career Education Career Conferences and Networking Dinners serving both undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic disciplines.
  • Develop and maintain general undergraduate and population-specific eLC modules in partnership with Career Center staff.
  • Collaborate with Director of Career Education to provide logistical support, pull data for, and operationalize the Arch Ready Professionalism Program each semester.
  • Coordinate Career Fair Prep stations (employer research, practice your pitch, career fair walkthroughs, etc.) during major Fall and Spring Career Fair events.
  • Percentage of time

    55

    Duties / Responsibilities

    Supervision and Performance Management

  • Supervise 3-4 Career Consultants and / or 1 Graduate Assistant serving several schools and colleges.
  • Provide guidance and support through individual and group meetings, semester reports, strategic planning meetings and professional development opportunities
  • In coordination with Director of Career Education, develop KPIs and expectations for employees reporting to this position. Mentor and evaluate his / her performance annually.
  • Percentage of time

    30

    Duties / Responsibilities

    Academic Collaboration and Student Access Support

  • Actively liaise with School and College Academic Advising teams to provide updates and resources and evaluate student needs.
  • Maintain regular communication with UGA satellite campuses and UGA Online Learning to determine Career Services resource and programming needs.
  • Actively support Career Consultants with appointments during high-demand periods and by regularly offering 15-minute Career Quick Chat appointments for general support.
  • Percentage of time

    10

    Duties / Responsibilities

    Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Collaboration

  • Meet and communicate regularly with key UGA contacts, e.g. UGA Faculty, Administrators, Undergraduate and Graduate coordinators, Alumni Relations, Development, etc. to develop appropriate career services for Graduate Students.
  • Regularly attend division-wide events and meetings including Discover DAR , Townhall, Development meetings, etc.
  • Percentage of time

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