Associate Director of Career Programs

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.