Associate Director for Career Design & Success (Atlanta)
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for an Associate Director for Career Design & Success. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Associate Director of Career Design & Success is an essential member of the leadership team, providing input on strategy and team goals; offers team training and professional development. Provides career education and advising to individual students and student groups regarding career development and career readiness. Builds and maintains relationships with constituents on and off campus. Collaborates across campuses with department staff and faculty members as well as employers. Supervises career professionals and student staff, providing direction, coaching, and performance reviews.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and holds the responsibility of serving as a mandatory reporter for all Clery Act crimes.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867- 4470.
Responsibilities
Serves on Leadership Team to establish, review, and update Career Services processes, policies and procedures; solve team challenges; vet new technologies, and provide input regarding resource allocation and professional development for team. Designs, delivers, and evaluates educational programs, resources, career chats and classroom presentations that strengthen student engagement across 5 campuses, supports student self-awareness, sense of purpose, career exploration, goal development, career competency development and professional readiness. Supervises, trains, and evaluates professional career and student staff; serves on hiring committees as needed. Advises individual students and student groups regarding interest/values clarification; skills assessment; resources for career exploration; job search strategies; resume development and review, interview preparation, portfolio building, social media management, use of AI, and exploration of relevant experiential learning opportunities. Serves as liaison to the College of Science & Mathematics and IESA, providing consultation to faculty needing curricular or co-curricular career content for students; serves on campus-wide committees or boards, as appropriate. Creates and maintains notes and reports on student appointments, event attendance, satisfaction, goals, and results; provides regular reports to director. Collaborates with academic advisors, faculty and other staff on relevant programs and fairs; collaborates across campuses and participates in Division events as needed. Conducts outreach to faculty, staff, alumni, student organizations, and regional employers to increase visibility of career services and provide opportunities for students to interact with employers; works with Assoc. Director of Employer Engagement to smoothly transition employer connections and ensure continuity of customer service. Uses Career Management System and other technology platforms to enter and review data; demonstrates and encourages student use of tech resources. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Familiarity with federal employment laws, workforce development issues, career development theories, strategies for job seekers, career counseling and advisement. Familiarity with career assessments; familiarity with career management systems a plus. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills; strong marketing skills; leadership skills; computer skills; organizational skills. Able to work as part of a team. Ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, staff, and employers; handle multiple tasks and projects on a short deadline; evaluate assessment data on program and activities evaluations. Ability to travel between campuses. Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, or related field Four years of career advising or counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience Driver's license Relevant certifications a plus: NCC, CMCS, CSCP, or similar Required Documents to Attach
Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Contact Information for Three Professional References USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will travel 1-24%. This position requires security clearance. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for an Associate Director for Career Design & Success. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Associate Director of Career Design & Success is an essential member of the leadership team, providing input on strategy and team goals; offers team training and professional development. Provides career education and advising to individual students and student groups regarding career development and career readiness. Builds and maintains relationships with constituents on and off campus. Collaborates across campuses with department staff and faculty members as well as employers. Supervises career professionals and student staff, providing direction, coaching, and performance reviews.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and holds the responsibility of serving as a mandatory reporter for all Clery Act crimes.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867- 4470.
Responsibilities
Serves on Leadership Team to establish, review, and update Career Services processes, policies and procedures; solve team challenges; vet new technologies, and provide input regarding resource allocation and professional development for team. Designs, delivers, and evaluates educational programs, resources, career chats and classroom presentations that strengthen student engagement across 5 campuses, supports student self-awareness, sense of purpose, career exploration, goal development, career competency development and professional readiness. Supervises, trains, and evaluates professional career and student staff; serves on hiring committees as needed. Advises individual students and student groups regarding interest/values clarification; skills assessment; resources for career exploration; job search strategies; resume development and review, interview preparation, portfolio building, social media management, use of AI, and exploration of relevant experiential learning opportunities. Serves as liaison to the College of Science & Mathematics and IESA, providing consultation to faculty needing curricular or co-curricular career content for students; serves on campus-wide committees or boards, as appropriate. Creates and maintains notes and reports on student appointments, event attendance, satisfaction, goals, and results; provides regular reports to director. Collaborates with academic advisors, faculty and other staff on relevant programs and fairs; collaborates across campuses and participates in Division events as needed. Conducts outreach to faculty, staff, alumni, student organizations, and regional employers to increase visibility of career services and provide opportunities for students to interact with employers; works with Assoc. Director of Employer Engagement to smoothly transition employer connections and ensure continuity of customer service. Uses Career Management System and other technology platforms to enter and review data; demonstrates and encourages student use of tech resources. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Familiarity with federal employment laws, workforce development issues, career development theories, strategies for job seekers, career counseling and advisement. Familiarity with career assessments; familiarity with career management systems a plus. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills; strong marketing skills; leadership skills; computer skills; organizational skills. Able to work as part of a team. Ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, staff, and employers; handle multiple tasks and projects on a short deadline; evaluate assessment data on program and activities evaluations. Ability to travel between campuses. Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, or related field Four years of career advising or counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience Driver's license Relevant certifications a plus: NCC, CMCS, CSCP, or similar Required Documents to Attach
Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Contact Information for Three Professional References USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will travel 1-24%. This position requires security clearance. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education