Posting Number: S14271P
Working Title: Associate Director of Career Programs
Department: DAR-Career Center
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About the College/Unit/Department: Division of Development and Alumni RelationsThe 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 CenterThe 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.
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Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
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
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 ( ).
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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
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