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 or weekends as necessary
Advertised Salary $74,880 Posting Date 10/17/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 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).
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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 Career Services Supervisor 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, counseling, business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of career coaching strategies across career stages, with the ability to support alumni pursuing job transitions, graduate education, or re-careering.
• Demonstrated experience creating, implementing, and assessing scalable career programs and resources that align with alumni needs and institutional priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; skilled at building relationships with alumni, employers, faculty, and staff across departments and organizations.
• Experience supervising staff and/or student employees, providing clear expectations, mentorship, and regular performance feedback.
• Proficiency with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn), virtual tools, and data systems to inform strategy, improve services, and track engagement outcomes.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Career Center's Director of Career Education, this position coordinates and provides coaching, programming, and resources 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 enrollment into Handshake, marketing efforts including newsletters and social media graphics, and facilitates alumni access to recruiting events that connect employers to UGA talent. This position supervises a team of Career Consultants and graduate assistants.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Professional experience in career services, alumni relations, human resources, or a related area, preferably with experience serving adult learners or mid-career professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and assess career-related programming and resources at scale.
• Supervisory experience, with the ability to support, develop, and evaluate professional and student staff.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience presenting to groups and communicating with a range of stakeholders (e.g., alumni, employers, faculty, administrators).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and work independently while fostering collaboration across units.
• Experience using career management platforms (e.g., Handshake), learning management systems, and/or other web-based technologies to support engagement and service delivery.
• Knowledge of career trends and employment issues relevant to alumni and experienced job seekers.

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
Alumni Career Services and Resource Management

• Initiate, coordinate, and implement all Alumni Career Services in coordination with Career Center Staff.
• Provide comprehensive career coaching related to career exploration, career changes, job-related skill development, graduate school applications, and employment needs for all UGA alumni.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni inquiry and appointments.
• Coordinate the alumni career newsletter and marketing campaign, highlighting upcoming programs and employer recruitment opportunities.
• Maintain Alumni Career Services webpage, keeping resources relevant and comprehensive.
• Develop and maintain self-pace/asynchronous resources, including Job Search and Graduate School bootcamps, resume resources, etc.

Percentage of time 55 Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision and Performance Management

• Supervise 3-4 Career Consultants and/or 1 Graduate Assistant serving several schools and colleges.
• Provide guidance and support through individual and group meetings, semester reports, strategic planning meetings and professional development opportunities.
• In coordination with Director of Career Exploration, develop KPIs and expectations for employees reporting to this position. Mentor and evaluate his/her performance annually.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Alumni Talent Engagement and Employer Partnership

• Act as the liaison between employers and UGA Alumni to promote appropriate job postings through email and provide employers with insights about alumni engagement.
• Collaborate with Employer Relations to provide strategy to employers seeking alumni talent.
• Proactively engage with Schools and Colleges to ensure students still seeking employment or admission into graduate/professional school are aware of resources and support provided by Alumni Career Services.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Collaboration

• Meet and communicate regularly with key UGA contacts, e.g., UGA Faculty, Administrators, Undergraduate and Graduate coordinators, Alumni Relations, Development, etc. to develop appropriate career services for UGA alumni.
• Regularly attend division-wide events and meetings including Discover DAR, Townhall, Development meetings, etc.

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 Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email dartalent@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DAR Careers Page
   • DiversityJobs.com
   • Handshake
   • Insight Into Diversity
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • UGAJobs (UGA's job board)
   • Other (please provide name of source)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents