University of Georgia
Position Summary
The Career Consultant serves as the primary career services liaison to assigned colleges or schools at the University of Georgia. This role acts as a critical link between the Career Center and the college, serving as a resource for students, employers, and faculty on career planning, industry trends, and professional development. Internally, the Career Consultant advocates for the college's career‑related needs and serves as a key referral point for students and stakeholders. The role also provides comprehensive career coaching and programming support related to career exploration, job search strategies, skill development, experiential learning, graduate school preparation, and employment opportunities for program‑specific undergraduate and graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or a related field
Career services experience preferred, especially in comprehensive advising and career counseling related to career exploration and job‑related skill development
Key Responsibilities Career Education, Coaching, and Student Outreach
Provide comprehensive career education and coaching through one‑on‑one appointments and in groups on career‑related topics including major and career exploration, resume/cover letter critiques, job and internship search strategies, applying to graduate or professional school, mock interviews, networking, and addressing any additional needs of students and recent alumni within their respective college and/or major populations.
Develop core presentations for college/major‑specific outreach requests and for Arch Ready Professionalism programs.
Provide staffing support for office‑wide career fairs and events that promote the career development of students and alumni.
Market upcoming events, fairs, workshops, and resources to students through Handshake, departmental contacts, and college/major‑specific listservs.
In collaboration with supervisor, define annual performance goals for career education.
Assist with additional student populations as available to support the Career Center's ability to see students in a timely manner.
Faculty and Campus Engagement
Develop and maintain relationships with key principals, e.g., Deans, Department Chairs, Undergraduate Coordinators, and friends of the CC (individually and in groups), within the colleges/majors to understand their strategic goals and student services priorities and identify opportunities for increased engagement.
Coordinate outreach requests for programming and provide customized seminars/workshops based on student needs assessments and faculty requests.
Serve as the liaison between the UGA Career Center's Academic Integration team and assigned school/college to strategically integrate career education and assignments into curricula and co‑curricular activities.
Implement office‑wide faculty communications strategy to serve as a liaison for assigned college(s).
Employer, Mentor, and Alumni Engagement
Strategically engage mentors/alumni for college‑specific career development programming, including but not limited to Arch Ready, classroom presentations, panels, networking events, etc.
Collaborate with the UGA Mentor Program team to promote population‑specific mentorship opportunities through various communication channels within your designated school/college (Circles of Success, unmatched mentors, etc.).
Connect with appropriate employers during Career Fairs, panel events, on‑campus interviewing, and through various college‑sponsored clubs and organizations.
Analyze career fair data and industry trends to support Employer Relations and College strategy, with guidance from the Career Center's Employer Relations team.
Distribute communications to students about which employers are seeking their major or experience prior to career fairs based on Employer Relations and Handshake data.
Maintain adequate knowledge of academic majors, tracks, and trends through contact with administrators, faculty, college staff, students, and employers, and via information from department, college, regional, and national publications.
Committees, Projects, & Teams
Serve on internal Career Center committees and/or university‑wide committees throughout the year to create and implement strategic career services, resources, and campus partnerships for the career development of students.
Regularly attend division‑wide events and meetings, including Discover DAR, Townhall, Development meetings, etc.
Provide appointment support to high‑demand populations (e.g., Pre‑Health and Recent Alumni) during peak seasons to balance consultant expectations.
Staff University Orientation and campus partner recruitment events, as needed.
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 ).
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Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or a related field
Career services experience preferred, especially in comprehensive advising and career counseling related to career exploration and job‑related skill development
Key Responsibilities Career Education, Coaching, and Student Outreach
Provide comprehensive career education and coaching through one‑on‑one appointments and in groups on career‑related topics including major and career exploration, resume/cover letter critiques, job and internship search strategies, applying to graduate or professional school, mock interviews, networking, and addressing any additional needs of students and recent alumni within their respective college and/or major populations.
Develop core presentations for college/major‑specific outreach requests and for Arch Ready Professionalism programs.
Provide staffing support for office‑wide career fairs and events that promote the career development of students and alumni.
Market upcoming events, fairs, workshops, and resources to students through Handshake, departmental contacts, and college/major‑specific listservs.
In collaboration with supervisor, define annual performance goals for career education.
Assist with additional student populations as available to support the Career Center's ability to see students in a timely manner.
Faculty and Campus Engagement
Develop and maintain relationships with key principals, e.g., Deans, Department Chairs, Undergraduate Coordinators, and friends of the CC (individually and in groups), within the colleges/majors to understand their strategic goals and student services priorities and identify opportunities for increased engagement.
Coordinate outreach requests for programming and provide customized seminars/workshops based on student needs assessments and faculty requests.
Serve as the liaison between the UGA Career Center's Academic Integration team and assigned school/college to strategically integrate career education and assignments into curricula and co‑curricular activities.
Implement office‑wide faculty communications strategy to serve as a liaison for assigned college(s).
Employer, Mentor, and Alumni Engagement
Strategically engage mentors/alumni for college‑specific career development programming, including but not limited to Arch Ready, classroom presentations, panels, networking events, etc.
Collaborate with the UGA Mentor Program team to promote population‑specific mentorship opportunities through various communication channels within your designated school/college (Circles of Success, unmatched mentors, etc.).
Connect with appropriate employers during Career Fairs, panel events, on‑campus interviewing, and through various college‑sponsored clubs and organizations.
Analyze career fair data and industry trends to support Employer Relations and College strategy, with guidance from the Career Center's Employer Relations team.
Distribute communications to students about which employers are seeking their major or experience prior to career fairs based on Employer Relations and Handshake data.
Maintain adequate knowledge of academic majors, tracks, and trends through contact with administrators, faculty, college staff, students, and employers, and via information from department, college, regional, and national publications.
Committees, Projects, & Teams
Serve on internal Career Center committees and/or university‑wide committees throughout the year to create and implement strategic career services, resources, and campus partnerships for the career development of students.
Regularly attend division‑wide events and meetings, including Discover DAR, Townhall, Development meetings, etc.
Provide appointment support to high‑demand populations (e.g., Pre‑Health and Recent Alumni) during peak seasons to balance consultant expectations.
Staff University Orientation and campus partner recruitment events, as needed.
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 ).
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