Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S15423P

Working Title

ASSOC DIR. CAREER EDUCATION & ADVISING

Department

Terry-Full time MBA/MSBA

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Advertised Salary

65,000+commensurate with experience

Posting Date

07/10/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

09/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title

Career Counselor III

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of the FTMBA & MSBA Career Management Center ( CMC ), the Associate Director of Career Advising and Education leads the strategic design, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive career coaching and educational programming for Full-Time MBA ( FTMBA ) and Master of Science in Business Analytics ( MSBA ) students. This role is responsible for establishing a data-driven, individualized career development framework that empowers students to secure high-impact employment. In addition to direct coaching and curriculum development, the Associate Director provides functional leadership, mentorship, and ongoing professional guidance to the center's career advising staff-specifically the Manager of Career Engagement and the Career Training & Development Specialist-while collaborating on employer-facing marketing initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Deep understanding of the MBA and MSBA career landscape, job functions, and industries.
• Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and elevate professional staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with multiple, diverse professional constituencies. High level of professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), presentation, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Proven self-starter.
• Proven ability to build structured educational content and deliver engaging presentations or workshops to graduate business students.
• Proficiency in leveraging modern career management systems (e.g., Slate, Handshake, Quinncia, CareerOS) to pull analytics, track milestones, and optimize operations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems and their implications, within the parameters of the University of Georgia and Terry College's practices and policies.

Physical Demands

This position will require travel to Atlanta at least four times a year, as well as out-of-state travel at least once a year.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

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)

No

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

Individual & Group Career Coaching Execution:

• Deliver high-impact, personalized 1-on-1 and group career coaching to incoming, deposited, and current FTMBA students to clarify career goals, define professional value propositions, and map targeted job-search strategies.
• Develop specialized, industry-specific preparation programming tailored to competitive recruiting verticals such as Consulting, Investment Banking, Technology/Product Management, Leadership Development Programs, Corporate Finance, ensuring students are equipped for industry-specific timelines, interviews, and technical assessments.
• Utilize advanced career center technology platforms, including Slate, Handshake, CareerOS, Quinncia, to monitor real-time student engagement and job-search progress, proactively deploying targeted interventions for unplaced or disengaged students.

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

Career Education Curriculum Design & Programming:

• Design, implement, and facilitate a progressive, structured career development curriculum and workshop series that spans the student lifecycle (Assess, Prepare, Connect).
• Author, curate, and scale educational content, digital toolkits, listserv communications, and resources covering advanced resume/LinkedIn construction, executive presence, advanced interviewing, high-impact networking, and salary negotiation.
• Create evaluation metrics to measure the educational effectiveness of workshops and programming, using student feedback and employment data to iterate and improve delivery annually.

Percentage of time

25

Duties/Responsibilities

Staff Leadership, Mentorship & Team Guidance:

• Supervise Manager, Career Engagement and Career Training & Development Specialist.
• Provide functional leadership, mentorship, and professional guidance to the Manager of Career Engagement and the Career Training & Development Specialist to optimize coaching workflows and advising delivery.
• Review student engagement data with team members, mentoring them on targeted student outreach strategies and ensuring standard operating procedures for student progress tracking are executed consistently.

Percentage of time

25

Duties/Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Employer Marketing:

• Partner closely with the Associate Director of Corporate Relations and Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships to align student readiness with real-time employer demand, job trends, and interview timelines.
• Actively bridge the gap between academic preparation and corporate expectations by integrating feedback from industry partners directly into the career education curriculum.

Percentage of time

5

Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time

5

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

Jiwon Park

Recruitment Contact Email

jiwonpark@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this vacant position? (UGA Jobs -UGA's Job Board, LinkedIn, Indeed.com, Inside HigherEdJobs, UGA Staff Listserv, Terry College Listserv, a current UGA Employee, other - please provide resource)
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents