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Posted: 16-Sep-24
Location: Athens, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: $69,680
Preferred Education:
Internal Number: S12650P
The Assistant Director of Alumni Career Services provides advising and counseling 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 Handshake accounts, an alumni newsletter, career-related webinars and workshops, and events that connect employers to alumni. This position serves on Career Development committees and supervises one or more graduate assistant positions.
Duties/Responsibilities
(55%) Career Counseling, Coaching, and Alumni Outreach
(20%) Alumni Career Services Programming
(15%) Committees, Projects, and Teams
(10%) Campus and Employee Outreach
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or Competencies
- Proven ability to work effectively with students & alumni, especially students & alumni with various professional and academic experience, as well as with faculty, staff, and employers.
- Knowledgeable of career needs, skills, and trends related to alumni, general career development, and job market trends.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills; excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects; strong planning and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated program development and events coordination experience.
- Proficient computer skills, especially web-based technology.
Additional Division Expectations
- Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
- Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.
Advertised Salary: $69,680
Physical Demands
- Work evenings and weekends as necessary
- Work in a standard office environment
- Travel in and out of state as necessary
- Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time
- Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
- Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
- Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
- Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb
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.
ABOUT THE UGA CAREER CENTER
The University of Georgia Career Center is the provider of centralized career services to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni at The University of Georgia. Career Center staff work collaboratively with faculty and staff of all departments to enhance the career success of University of Georgia students/alumni. Several of the “nuts & bolts” services the UGA Career Center provides to its students include career counseling, job search training, and opportunities to connect with employers. The Career Center also serves as a corporate gateway to the University by helping employers meet key faculty/staff, understand culture and curriculum, and successfully recruit UGA students and alumni. A broad group of corporate, government, and nonprofit employers recruit at The University of Georgia, and the Career Center facilitates this process through career fairs, on-campus interviews, and a variety of recruiting and educational programs and events.
ABOUT THE UGA DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related
- Career services experience - specifically, experience providing comprehensive career exploration, career coaching, and job-related skill development
- Career Assessment Experience
- Ability to work with diverse populations and manage multiple projects simultaneously