Georgia State University
Director, Academic & Career Integration
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Director of Academic and Career Integration, Enrollment Services
The Director of Academic and Career Integration serves as a vital connector between faculty, academic programs, and career development resources. This role is responsible for helping faculty align curriculum with career competencies and outcomes, ensuring that students can clearly identify and communicate the skills they gain through their academic experiences. The director works collaboratively across departments to integrate career readiness into academic experiences, enhancing both student success and post‑graduate outcomes. This position will supervise two program managers (for VMock and the Working Learner program – both key initiatives of the strategic plan) and work collaboratively across the division of Student Success and the entire university.
What Makes the Enrollment Services Department a Great Place?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge‑sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
Here Is What You Will Do
Partner with faculty from each meta major to identify and articulate career‑relevant skills embedded in course content.
Support curriculum development that incorporates career competences (e.g., NACE Career Readiness Competencies).
Train faculty to use the Skills Briefcase in iCollege to document the development of career‑ready skills.
Facilitate workshops or training for faculty on integrating career content and outcomes into syllabi and teaching.
Collaborate with academic departments to embed career exploration and skill‑building activities into courses.
Develop resources and tools to help faculty connect academic content to industry trends and employer expectations.
Work with Career Services to align academic programming with employer needs and labor market data.
Serve as a liaison between academic units and career services to foster a culture of career readiness across campus.
Promote high‑impact practices such as internships, project‑based learning, and co‑curricular experiences that bridge classroom learning with career preparation.
Supervise project managers for the working learner program, VMock, and other strategic career initiatives.
Track and assess the impact of academic‑career integration initiatives on student outcomes.
Support other divisional projects and duties as assigned.
This job requisition provides a high‑level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications Master's degree and four years of experience; or a combination of education and experience with career readiness, curricular development and/or internships and experiential learning; experience teaching at a college level or working closely with college faculty is preferred.
Special Instructions To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)
Final candidates must provide three professional references.
#LI-KH1
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
What Makes the Enrollment Services Department a Great Place?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge‑sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
Here Is What You Will Do
Partner with faculty from each meta major to identify and articulate career‑relevant skills embedded in course content.
Support curriculum development that incorporates career competences (e.g., NACE Career Readiness Competencies).
Train faculty to use the Skills Briefcase in iCollege to document the development of career‑ready skills.
Facilitate workshops or training for faculty on integrating career content and outcomes into syllabi and teaching.
Collaborate with academic departments to embed career exploration and skill‑building activities into courses.
Develop resources and tools to help faculty connect academic content to industry trends and employer expectations.
Work with Career Services to align academic programming with employer needs and labor market data.
Serve as a liaison between academic units and career services to foster a culture of career readiness across campus.
Promote high‑impact practices such as internships, project‑based learning, and co‑curricular experiences that bridge classroom learning with career preparation.
Supervise project managers for the working learner program, VMock, and other strategic career initiatives.
Track and assess the impact of academic‑career integration initiatives on student outcomes.
Support other divisional projects and duties as assigned.
This job requisition provides a high‑level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications Master's degree and four years of experience; or a combination of education and experience with career readiness, curricular development and/or internships and experiential learning; experience teaching at a college level or working closely with college faculty is preferred.
Special Instructions To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)
Final candidates must provide three professional references.
#LI-KH1
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.
#J-18808-Ljbffr