Associate Director, Employer Relations & Data Analytics
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Associate Director, Employer Relations & Data Analytics
Location Athens Area
Department DAR-Career Center
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 Division of Development and 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.
Career Center
– The University of Georgia Career Center is the provider of centralized career services to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni. Career Center staff work collaboratively with faculty and staff of all departments to enhance the career success of University of Georgia students/alumni. Services include career counseling, job search training, and opportunities to connect with employers, and 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.
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).
Position Summary The University of Georgia Career Center actively works to strengthen employer relations across the university through a forward‑thinking strategic plan focused on expanding and deepening connections. In alignment with this plan, the Associate Director of Employer Relations & Data Analytics serves in a critical leadership role in implementing employer engagement initiatives, managing key partnerships, and providing strategic leadership in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of employer engagement data to inform decision‑making and enhance partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field.
Career services experience is preferred; specifically, experience providing comprehensive advising and career counseling related to career exploration and job‑related skill development.
Strong communication skills and ability to develop and cultivate relationships across campus and with employer populations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Seasoned professional with a background in serving students, experience in building and maintaining relationships, and marketing experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and be resourceful and self‑reliant.
Excellent technical skills.
Be adept at engaging others through collaboration and have the ability to take initiative to grow the program.
Strong project management skills.
Strong program management skills.
Strong data analytics skills.
Outstanding leadership skills to influence.
Duties/Responsibilities Employer Relations & Corporate Partnership Management
Work in close partnership with the Director of Employer Relations and the Office of Business Engagement (OBE) to manage relationships with current and prospective employers.
Cultivate new employer partnerships aligned with institutional goals.
Assist in developing and refining systems to assess and track industry partnerships and engagement levels.
Conduct corporate site visits and proactive outreach to increase employer participation in Career Center events and initiatives.
Provide consultation to employers seeking engagement across UGA’s campus.
Support and grow the UGA Career Center Employer Partners Program.
Staff Supervision, Cross‑Functional Leadership, and Campus Collaboration
Supervise one full‑time staff member on the Employer Relations Team and one student staff member (intern, graduate assistant, or student worker), providing guidance, support, and regular performance feedback to ensure alignment with team goals and Career Center priorities.
Serve as the primary liaison to a designated team of career consultants, providing strategic guidance through individual consultations, team meetings, and targeted professional development initiatives to support the cultivation of academic unit‑employer partnerships.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to promote Career Center services and maintain strong referral networks.
Engage with faculty and administrators to stay current on academic trends and align employer strategies accordingly.
Strategic Employer Engagement & Program Development
Lead and support the implementation of employer relations initiatives.
Coordinate in‑state and out‑of‑state career treks to connect students with employers that align with UGA’s emerging academic strengths.
Develop customized recruiting plans to enhance academic unit‑employer partnerships.
Conduct strategic outreach to employers in Georgia and nationally to align with UGA’s emerging academic strengths.
Organize interdisciplinary career fairs that attract students from across schools and colleges and meet employer needs.
Establish new pipelines between employers and student organizations to foster impactful on‑campus engagement.
Collaborate with OBE and the Office of Academic Affairs to evaluate and assess UGA’s academic priorities in the context of workforce development and recruiting strategy.
Employer Relations Data Analytics Leadership
Provide strategic leadership in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of employer engagement data to inform decision‑making and enhance partnerships.
Oversee systems and protocols for reporting employer relations metrics to internal stakeholders, including the career consultant team, OBE, and academic and administrative campus partners.
Develop comprehensive career fair summary reports that include quantitative and qualitative insights on student and employer participation, survey outcomes, and recommendations for future improvement.
Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of post‑event surveys for students and employers to capture satisfaction, outcomes, and opportunities for innovation.
Leverage the Handshake Employer Relationship Management (ERM) tools to maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of employer contacts, recruiting activity, and engagement trends across career events and programs.
Alumni and External Relations Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison to the Office of Alumni Relations, Office of Development, and the division’s Communications Department.
Partner with the UGA Mentor Program and Alumni Relations to identify and engage alumni and parents as potential employers and advocates.
Develop referral pipelines that connect alumni and donors to engagement opportunities through the Career Center.
Professional Engagement and Event Support
Represent the Career Center at national and regional professional association events to remain informed of employer trends and build networks.
Participate in and help lead signature Career Center events and initiatives—including Resume Critique Days, Mock Interview Days, the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate, UGA Orientation, and the Career Outcomes Survey—with a focus on actively engaging employers, particularly those aligned with UGA’s emerging academic strengths and strategic priorities.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact Name: Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email: dartalent@uga.edu
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Location Athens Area
Department DAR-Career Center
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 Division of Development and 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.
Career Center
– The University of Georgia Career Center is the provider of centralized career services to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni. Career Center staff work collaboratively with faculty and staff of all departments to enhance the career success of University of Georgia students/alumni. Services include career counseling, job search training, and opportunities to connect with employers, and 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.
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).
Position Summary The University of Georgia Career Center actively works to strengthen employer relations across the university through a forward‑thinking strategic plan focused on expanding and deepening connections. In alignment with this plan, the Associate Director of Employer Relations & Data Analytics serves in a critical leadership role in implementing employer engagement initiatives, managing key partnerships, and providing strategic leadership in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of employer engagement data to inform decision‑making and enhance partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field.
Career services experience is preferred; specifically, experience providing comprehensive advising and career counseling related to career exploration and job‑related skill development.
Strong communication skills and ability to develop and cultivate relationships across campus and with employer populations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Seasoned professional with a background in serving students, experience in building and maintaining relationships, and marketing experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and be resourceful and self‑reliant.
Excellent technical skills.
Be adept at engaging others through collaboration and have the ability to take initiative to grow the program.
Strong project management skills.
Strong program management skills.
Strong data analytics skills.
Outstanding leadership skills to influence.
Duties/Responsibilities Employer Relations & Corporate Partnership Management
Work in close partnership with the Director of Employer Relations and the Office of Business Engagement (OBE) to manage relationships with current and prospective employers.
Cultivate new employer partnerships aligned with institutional goals.
Assist in developing and refining systems to assess and track industry partnerships and engagement levels.
Conduct corporate site visits and proactive outreach to increase employer participation in Career Center events and initiatives.
Provide consultation to employers seeking engagement across UGA’s campus.
Support and grow the UGA Career Center Employer Partners Program.
Staff Supervision, Cross‑Functional Leadership, and Campus Collaboration
Supervise one full‑time staff member on the Employer Relations Team and one student staff member (intern, graduate assistant, or student worker), providing guidance, support, and regular performance feedback to ensure alignment with team goals and Career Center priorities.
Serve as the primary liaison to a designated team of career consultants, providing strategic guidance through individual consultations, team meetings, and targeted professional development initiatives to support the cultivation of academic unit‑employer partnerships.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to promote Career Center services and maintain strong referral networks.
Engage with faculty and administrators to stay current on academic trends and align employer strategies accordingly.
Strategic Employer Engagement & Program Development
Lead and support the implementation of employer relations initiatives.
Coordinate in‑state and out‑of‑state career treks to connect students with employers that align with UGA’s emerging academic strengths.
Develop customized recruiting plans to enhance academic unit‑employer partnerships.
Conduct strategic outreach to employers in Georgia and nationally to align with UGA’s emerging academic strengths.
Organize interdisciplinary career fairs that attract students from across schools and colleges and meet employer needs.
Establish new pipelines between employers and student organizations to foster impactful on‑campus engagement.
Collaborate with OBE and the Office of Academic Affairs to evaluate and assess UGA’s academic priorities in the context of workforce development and recruiting strategy.
Employer Relations Data Analytics Leadership
Provide strategic leadership in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of employer engagement data to inform decision‑making and enhance partnerships.
Oversee systems and protocols for reporting employer relations metrics to internal stakeholders, including the career consultant team, OBE, and academic and administrative campus partners.
Develop comprehensive career fair summary reports that include quantitative and qualitative insights on student and employer participation, survey outcomes, and recommendations for future improvement.
Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of post‑event surveys for students and employers to capture satisfaction, outcomes, and opportunities for innovation.
Leverage the Handshake Employer Relationship Management (ERM) tools to maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of employer contacts, recruiting activity, and engagement trends across career events and programs.
Alumni and External Relations Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison to the Office of Alumni Relations, Office of Development, and the division’s Communications Department.
Partner with the UGA Mentor Program and Alumni Relations to identify and engage alumni and parents as potential employers and advocates.
Develop referral pipelines that connect alumni and donors to engagement opportunities through the Career Center.
Professional Engagement and Event Support
Represent the Career Center at national and regional professional association events to remain informed of employer trends and build networks.
Participate in and help lead signature Career Center events and initiatives—including Resume Critique Days, Mock Interview Days, the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate, UGA Orientation, and the Career Outcomes Survey—with a focus on actively engaging employers, particularly those aligned with UGA’s emerging academic strengths and strategic priorities.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact Name: Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email: dartalent@uga.edu
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