The University of Georgia
Associate Director of Alumni Career Services
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Overview
Posting Number:
S14268P Working Title:
Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Department:
DAR-Career Center Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area Posting Type:
External Employment Type:
Employee Full/Part time:
Full Time Advertised Salary:
$74,880 Posting Date:
10/17/2025 Open until filled:
Yes Proposed Starting Date:
01/01/2026 Additional Schedule Information:
8:00am–5:00pm; Willing and able to work evenings or weekends as necessary 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.
About the University
The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs faculty and staff across multiple campuses and serves a diverse student body.
About the College/Unit/Department
Division of Development and Alumni Relations:
The Division advances the goals of the university by generating private financial support, building relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities. Career Center:
The Career Center provides centralized career services to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. Services include career counseling, job search training, and employer recruitment activities, including career fairs and on-campus interviews. College/Unit/Department website:
give.uga.edu; dar.uga.edu; career.uga.edu
Requirements & Policies
Retirement Plan:
TRS or ORP EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Applicants needing accommodations should contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available online. Classification Title:
Career Services Supervisor FLSA:
Exempt FTE:
1.00
Qualifications
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, 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; ability to build relationships with alumni, employers, faculty, and staff across departments and organizations. Experience supervising staff and/or student employees with mentorship and performance feedback. Proficiency with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn) and data systems to inform strategy and engagement outcomes.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Career Center’s Director of Career Education, this position coordinates and provides coaching, programming, and resources related to career exploration, job-related skill development, experiential learning, graduate school, re-careering, and employment for University of Georgia alumni. The position also manages alumni enrollment into Handshake, marketing efforts including newsletters and social media, and facilitates alumni access to recruiting events that connect employers to UGA talent. This position supervises a team of Career Consultants and graduate assistants.
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 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.
Responsibilities
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 Director of Career Exploration, develop KPIs and expectations for employees reporting to this position. Mentor and evaluate performance annually.
Responsibilities
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 into graduate/professional school are aware of resources and support provided by Alumni Career Services.
Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Collaboration: Meet and communicate regularly with key UGA contacts to develop appropriate career services for alumni. Regularly attend division-wide events and meetings including Discover DAR, Townhall, Development meetings, etc.
Additional Information
Percentage of time:
55 Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name:
Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email:
dartalent@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Posting Number:
S14268P Working Title:
Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Department:
DAR-Career Center Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area Posting Type:
External Employment Type:
Employee Full/Part time:
Full Time Advertised Salary:
$74,880 Posting Date:
10/17/2025 Open until filled:
Yes Proposed Starting Date:
01/01/2026 Additional Schedule Information:
8:00am–5:00pm; Willing and able to work evenings or weekends as necessary 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.
About the University
The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs faculty and staff across multiple campuses and serves a diverse student body.
About the College/Unit/Department
Division of Development and Alumni Relations:
The Division advances the goals of the university by generating private financial support, building relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities. Career Center:
The Career Center provides centralized career services to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. Services include career counseling, job search training, and employer recruitment activities, including career fairs and on-campus interviews. College/Unit/Department website:
give.uga.edu; dar.uga.edu; career.uga.edu
Requirements & Policies
Retirement Plan:
TRS or ORP EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Applicants needing accommodations should contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available online. Classification Title:
Career Services Supervisor FLSA:
Exempt FTE:
1.00
Qualifications
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, 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; ability to build relationships with alumni, employers, faculty, and staff across departments and organizations. Experience supervising staff and/or student employees with mentorship and performance feedback. Proficiency with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn) and data systems to inform strategy and engagement outcomes.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Career Center’s Director of Career Education, this position coordinates and provides coaching, programming, and resources related to career exploration, job-related skill development, experiential learning, graduate school, re-careering, and employment for University of Georgia alumni. The position also manages alumni enrollment into Handshake, marketing efforts including newsletters and social media, and facilitates alumni access to recruiting events that connect employers to UGA talent. This position supervises a team of Career Consultants and graduate assistants.
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 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.
Responsibilities
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 Director of Career Exploration, develop KPIs and expectations for employees reporting to this position. Mentor and evaluate performance annually.
Responsibilities
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 into graduate/professional school are aware of resources and support provided by Alumni Career Services.
Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Collaboration: Meet and communicate regularly with key UGA contacts to develop appropriate career services for alumni. Regularly attend division-wide events and meetings including Discover DAR, Townhall, Development meetings, etc.
Additional Information
Percentage of time:
55 Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name:
Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email:
dartalent@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr