Associate Director of Alumni Career Services

• 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, business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of career coaching strategies across career stages, with the ability to support alumni pursuing job transitions, graduate education, or re-careering.
• Demonstrated experience creating, implementing, and assessing scalable career programs and resources that align with alumni needs and institutional priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; skilled at building relationships with alumni, employers, faculty, and staff across departments and organizations.
• Experience supervising staff and/or student employees, providing clear expectations, mentorship, and regular performance feedback.
• Proficiency with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn), virtual tools, and data systems to inform strategy, improve services, and track engagement outcomes.

• Professional experience in career services, alumni relations, human resources, or a related area, preferably with experience serving adult learners or mid-career professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and assess career-related programming and resources at scale.
• Supervisory experience, with the ability to support, develop, and evaluate professional and student staff.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience presenting to groups and communicating with a range of stakeholders (e.g., alumni, employers, faculty, administrators).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and work independently while fostering collaboration across units.
• Experience using career management platforms (e.g., Handshake), learning management systems, and/or other web-based technologies to support engagement and service delivery.
• Knowledge of career trends and employment issues relevant to alumni and experienced job seekers.

• 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

• Initiate, coordinate, and implement all Alumni Career Services in coordination with Career Center Staff.
• Provide comprehensive career coaching related to career exploration, career changes, job-related skill development, graduate school applications, and employment needs for all UGA alumni.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni inquiry and appointments.
• Coordinate the alumni career newsletter and marketing campaign, highlighting upcoming programs and employer recruitment opportunities.
• Maintain Alumni Career Services webpage, keeping resources relevant and comprehensive.
• Develop and maintain self-pace/asynchronous resources, including Job Search and Graduate School bootcamps, resume resources, etc.

• 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 Exploration, develop KPIs and expectations for employees reporting to this position. Mentor and evaluate his/her performance annually.

• Act as the liaison between employers and UGA Alumni to promote appropriate job postings through email and provide employers with insights about alumni engagement.
• Collaborate with Employer Relations to provide strategy to employers seeking alumni talent.
• Proactively engage with Schools and Colleges to ensure students still seeking employment or admission into graduate/professional school are aware of resources and support provided by Alumni Career Services.

• 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 UGA alumni.
• Regularly attend division-wide events and meetings including Discover DAR, Townhall, Development meetings, etc.