Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
8:00am-5:00pm; Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary
Advertised Salary Commensurate qualifications and experience Posting Date 10/17/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/15/2025 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.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy 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).
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.

Position Information

Classification Title Community Relations Pro IV FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 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, education, human resources, or related field.
• Doctorate in education, higher education administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in career services, academic affairs, faculty development, or related roles.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration in a higher education environment.
• Experience engaging faculty in student success or career-related initiatives.
• Familiarity with current trends in career education, experiential learning, and the integration of career readiness into curriculum.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Career Center's Executive Director, this position is responsible for advancing a university-wide culture of career development by embedding career readiness into the academic experience through intentional faculty engagement. The Director will work across colleges, departments, and administrative units to strategically integrate career education and assignments into curricula and co-curricular activities. The Director will lead the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive faculty engagement strategy, with the ultimate goal of supporting student career success and promoting a "Career Everywhere for Every Bulldog" institutional culture.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinking
• Relationship-building and collaboration across various stakeholder groups
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Project management and organizational development
• Data-informed decision-making and program assessment
• Proven ability to work effectively with faculty.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with referring faculty and administrators
• Knowledgeable of career needs, skills, and trends
• Demonstrated program development and events coordination experience
• Technical Proficiency with enterprise software systems
• Cross-functional collaboration, ability to embrace and drive change and organize system-wide resources to engage and educate faculty

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.

Physical Demands

• 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

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Faculty Engagement & Strategic Leadership

• Provide direct supervision to a core team and offer liaison-based dotted-line oversight to career consultants involved in Academic Integration, with a focus on faculty development and engagement. Provide insight, faculty development toolkit, and consultation to ensure strong communication.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Career Center and academic departments to foster faculty involvement in student career development efforts.
• Lead the design and execution of a university-wide Faculty Engagement Strategy focused on career development, in alignment with the Career Center's strategic plan.
• Partner with academic leadership to position career development as a shared institutional responsibility by integrating it into academic policies, departmental practices, and faculty roles.
• Develop and promote opportunities for faculty to participate in career education efforts, such as workshops, classroom collaborations, career modules, and experiential learning partnerships.
• Build and manage a faculty recognition process that honors and incentivizes faculty career advocacy through awards, grants, and institutional support.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Academic Integration

• Collaborate with faculty to embed career readiness competencies and labor market awareness into academic courses and programs.
• Support curriculum development initiatives that align academic learning outcomes with career development goals, including career pathways, transferable skills, and post-graduate planning.
• Identify and implement scalable models of curricular and co-curricular integration that facilitate student reflection on the connection between academic content and career preparation.
• Collaborate closely with the UGA Mentor Program to prioritize faculty awareness of the UGA Mentor Program and the integration of mentors into the student experience.
• Develop a Faculty Fellows program to support new and growing initiatives in Career Services. Faculty Fellows' overall goal is for faculty to help students translate their college experience into skills and credentials that align with UGA Career Competencies for Career Readiness.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Infrastructure, Policy, and Culture Building

• Lead the development of organizational infrastructure and institutional policies that support and sustain faculty engagement in career education.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders (e.g., Office of Instruction, Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Affairs) to align initiatives and create cross-campus synergy.
• Serve on relevant university committees and working groups to advocate for career development inclusion in faculty development, general education revisions, and strategic planning efforts.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Assessment and Evaluation

• Establish data-driven benchmarks, metrics, and accountability measures to assess faculty engagement outcomes and impact on student career success.
• Create reports and presentations for senior leadership to communicate progress, identify gaps, and inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Use assessment results to guide strategic decision-making and share evidence-based practices with campus partners.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email dartalent@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents