Associate Director, University Career Services

Associate Director

Student Services

University Career Services

 Clarkston Campus

 *Travel to other campuses is required*

Georgia State University is committed to supporting students as they navigate and develop plans for career success in their transition from college to career. The Department of University Career Services is seeking to hire its next Associate Director, University Career Services.   

WHAT MAKES The Career Services Department A GREAT PLACE?

·     A flexible work environment

·     Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

·     A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·     Professional development opportunity and mentorship

·     A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Associate Director of University Career Services works with students, faculty, employers, and campus partners to ensure the success of Georgia State University students in their transition from college to careers.  The Associate Director of University Career Services oversees and implements comprehensive career services and professional development activities, including managing employer relations/outreach and all activities related to employee development programming for Georgia State University's Perimeter campuses.   

·         Oversight for career counseling, internship development, graduate/ professional school counseling, and related initiatives.  

·         Developing and implementing innovative programming to enhance student outreach and assure student engagement 

·         As a member of the UCS leadership team, contributes to strategic planning and in the implementation of university, division, and department initiatives.  

·         Serves as the liaison to faculty within GSU colleges and academic and co-curricular programs related to careers and career exploration programming  

·         Management of collaborations with academic advising in support of and progress to graduation and careers.  

·         Hire, train, and manage peer student career advisors and graduate and student assistants. 

·         Provide oversight for aspects of career management systems (Handshake, Focus 2, etc.) 

·         Manage evaluation and assessment of services and programming. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and four years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience. 

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred 
• Experience with campus recruitment, employer relations and/or career services.
• Knowledge of career management systems. 
• Dynamic presenter 

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

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