Director, Career Development & Programs

The University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

$95K a year

Permanent

Full-time

Part-time

Posting Number : S12114P

S12114P

Working Title :

Director, Career Development & Programs

Department : DAR-Career Center

DAR-Career Center

About the University of Georgia :

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.

uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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

Posting Type : External

External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

8 : 00am 5 : 00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary :

$95,000+ Commensurate Qualifications and Experience

Posting Date : 05 / 20 / 2024

05 / 20 / 2024

Open until filled :

Proposed Starting Date :

07 / 01 / 2024

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.

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran 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 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 on-line 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 on-line at https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Classification Title :

Director. Subdivision / Unit AD

FLSA : Exempt

Exempt

FTE : 1.00

1.00

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications :

The preferred qualifications for this position include a master’s degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional manager who has a career services background, experience in building and maintaining employer relationships and has advised students in career planning and job search processes.
Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Career Center, this position serves as a vital leadership team member on the Career Center team, innovating and designing initiatives to better support the career development of students and contributing in significant ways on Career Center committees.

This position holds primary focus on all Career Center career development practices and programmatic efforts, including diversity, graduate student, arch ready, career counseling and coaching, and outreach programs.

The position is also responsible for developing and leading all talent management (recruiting, onboarding, training) initiatives for the career consultant and graduate assistant staff.

This position interacts with various groups of important external constituents as well as internal stakeholders at all levels of the university.

Independent judgment is needed to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload and recommend changes in student and alumni career development practices and / or procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

Experience in leading / managing a team of direct reports.
Understands and appreciates the value of servant leadership.
Understands career development best practices, career development theory, student development theory, career assessments
Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments.
Clerical, word processing, and / or office skills.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Skill in project management practices and leading large teams to complete office-wide projects and initiatives.
Strong communication skills and ability to develop and cultivate relationships across campus and beyond.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Be adept at engaging others through collaboration and can take initiative
Ability to interact with students, faculty and / or staff in a team environment.
Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct

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
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
Work evenings and weekends, as necessary
Travel in and out of state, as necessary

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

Is this a Position of Trust? :

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

Does this position require a P-Card? :

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

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

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

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 .