The University of Georgia
Associate Director of Alumni Career Services
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Associate Director of Alumni Career Services
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About the University of Georgia Chartered by the State of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. With more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements, UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in the U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff; enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.
Division of Development & Alumni Relations The Division advances the goals of the university by generating private financial support and building relationships with alumni and donors. Key to the Division is the Career Center, which provides centralized career services to undergraduates, graduates, and alumni. Services include career counseling, job‑search training, employer engagement, career fairs, on‑campus interviews, and educational programs.
Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Career Education, the Associate Director coordinates and provides coaching, programming, and resources related to career exploration, job‑skill development, experiential learning, graduate school, re‑career, and employment for UGA alumni. This role manages alumni enrollment into Handshake, marketing efforts including newsletters and social media graphics, and facilitates alumni access to recruiting events that connect employers to UGA talent. The Associate Director supervises a team of Career Consultants and graduate assistants.
Key Responsibilities Alumni Career Services and Resource Management:
Initiate, coordinate, and implement all Alumni Career Services in coordination with Career Center Staff.
Provide comprehensive career coaching related to exploration, changes, job‑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 the 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.
Supervision and Performance Management:
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 the Director of Career Exploration, develop KPIs and employee expectations; mentor and evaluate performance annually.
Alumni Talent Engagement and Employer Partnership:
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 seeking employment or admission to graduate/professional school are aware of resources and support provided by Alumni Career Services.
Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Collaboration:
Meet and communicate regularly with key UGA contacts, such as 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and at least 8 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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‑career.
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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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.
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 other web‑based technologies to support engagement and service delivery.
Knowledge of career trends and employment issues relevant to alumni and experienced job seekers.
Employment Details Work Schedule: 8:00 am–5:00 pm; willingness to work evenings or weekends as necessary.
Compensation: Advertised Salary $74,880.
Starting Date: January 1, 2026 (proposed).
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.
Posting Type: External, Retirement Plan TRS or ORP.
EEO 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 (hrweb@uga.edu).
Background Investigation and Credit Check Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Please visit the UGA Background Check website for more information.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Development & Alumni Relations Office of Talent Management – dartalent@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: (not provided in the original description).
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About the University of Georgia Chartered by the State of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. With more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements, UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in the U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff; enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.
Division of Development & Alumni Relations The Division advances the goals of the university by generating private financial support and building relationships with alumni and donors. Key to the Division is the Career Center, which provides centralized career services to undergraduates, graduates, and alumni. Services include career counseling, job‑search training, employer engagement, career fairs, on‑campus interviews, and educational programs.
Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Career Education, the Associate Director coordinates and provides coaching, programming, and resources related to career exploration, job‑skill development, experiential learning, graduate school, re‑career, and employment for UGA alumni. This role manages alumni enrollment into Handshake, marketing efforts including newsletters and social media graphics, and facilitates alumni access to recruiting events that connect employers to UGA talent. The Associate Director supervises a team of Career Consultants and graduate assistants.
Key Responsibilities Alumni Career Services and Resource Management:
Initiate, coordinate, and implement all Alumni Career Services in coordination with Career Center Staff.
Provide comprehensive career coaching related to exploration, changes, job‑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 the 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.
Supervision and Performance Management:
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 the Director of Career Exploration, develop KPIs and employee expectations; mentor and evaluate performance annually.
Alumni Talent Engagement and Employer Partnership:
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 seeking employment or admission to graduate/professional school are aware of resources and support provided by Alumni Career Services.
Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Collaboration:
Meet and communicate regularly with key UGA contacts, such as 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and at least 8 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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‑career.
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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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.
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 other web‑based technologies to support engagement and service delivery.
Knowledge of career trends and employment issues relevant to alumni and experienced job seekers.
Employment Details Work Schedule: 8:00 am–5:00 pm; willingness to work evenings or weekends as necessary.
Compensation: Advertised Salary $74,880.
Starting Date: January 1, 2026 (proposed).
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.
Posting Type: External, Retirement Plan TRS or ORP.
EEO 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 (hrweb@uga.edu).
Background Investigation and Credit Check Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Please visit the UGA Background Check website for more information.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Development & Alumni Relations Office of Talent Management – dartalent@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: (not provided in the original description).
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