Associate Director, Employer Relations

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S12127P

Working Title

Associate Director, Employer Relations

Department

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

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; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary

$72,000

Posting Date

05 / 21 / 2024

Open until filled

Closing Date

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 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

Student Affairs Manager

FLSA

Exempt

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

• Master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field.
• Career services experience is preferred. Specifically, experience providing comprehensive advising and career counseling related to career exploration and job-related skill development.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Employer Relations reports to the Director of Employer Relations. This individual is responsible for managing relationships with both existing employers and potential new employers, actively engaging the career consultant team in employer relations functions, and leading a team of career consultants.

They serve the Employer Relations team by managing processes for communication and information sharing on employer relations report and data analytics efforts.

They manage the employer outreach and communications processes for several events attracting hundreds of employer and student participants.

They also serve on the Career Center's administrative leadership team, assisting with office-wide decision-making, strategy, logistics, and operations oversight.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

• Seasoned professional with a background in serving students, experience in building and maintaining relationships, and marketing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be resourceful and self-reliant.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Be adept at engaging others through collaboration and have the ability to take initiative to grow the program.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop and cultivate relationships across campus and with employer populations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong program management skills.
• Outstanding leadership skills to influence.

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 if necessary
• Work nights and weekends necessary
• 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 25 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

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 .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Supervise a team of Career Consultants :

• Provide guidance and support through meetings (group and individual), semester reports, strategic planning, and professional development opportunities.
• Develop performance initiatives, expectations, and evaluate his / her performance annually.
• Provide support in managing critical collaborations with Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Mary Frances Early College of Education, School of Public & International Affairs, and Franklin College of Arts & Sciences (Humanities).

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Create a bridge between the Employer Relations Team and all Career Consultants by proactively engaging them in the employer relations / development process.

• Engage career consultants in employer relations activities and facilitate employer / industry education by coordinating employer breakfast meetings, employer guest speakers in career workshops, and other employer-involved educational programming.
• Coordinate the employer greeting process by providing staff training and creating a staffing schedule.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director of Employer Relations to manage relationships with both existing employers and potential new employers.

• Consult with employers on their campus recruiting strategy and encourage participation in career fairs, events, and other engagement opportunities.
• Provide high-quality customer service to employers during their on-campus recruiting visit.
• Network with employers at career fairs, events, resume review days, mock interview days, and during on-campus recruiting to develop / maintain strong relationships.
• Participate in professional association webinars, events, and conferences to enhance knowledge of industries and network with employers.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Serve on the Career Center's administrative leadership team, assisting with office-wide decision-making, strategy, logistics, and operations oversight.

Assist with Career Center office-wide events, outreach, and initiatives.

• Coordinate employer engagement in Resume Review Days, Mock Interview Days, and Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate workshops.
• Provide assistance and support for the Career Outcomes Survey, UGA Orientation, and campus partner outreach requests.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Manage processes related to communication and information sharing on employer relations reporting and data analytics efforts.

• Utilize Handshake Employer Relationship Manager ( ERM ) functions to manage UGA recruiter contacts, career fair and event activity, and other engagement data.
• Lead efforts around tracking, analyzing, and reporting on employer relations data.

Percentage of time