Georgia Tech
Associate Director - Career Education - Career Center
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
OverviewGeorgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and ValuesGeorgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:1. Students are our top priority.2. We strive for excellence.3. We thrive on diversity.4. We celebrate collaboration.5. We champion innovation.6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.8. We act ethically.9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making tec
hnology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.Department Information
About the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE)Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) challenges students to become accomplished learners who can make meaningful connections among work, study, and community. We connect curricular and co-curricular offerings to support students in developing a strong foundation for success, during college and after. We do this through the efforts of our faculty, professional staff, and students, and we strive to create and maintain a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive educational and work environment. Visit
www.oue.gatech.edu
.About the Career CenterThe Career Center reports jointly to the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education (GPE). The Center includes the Career Operations Team, which includes event planning, administrative support, and IT; the Undergraduate Career Education Team, which provides resources to undergraduate students to support their searches for full-time employment after graduation, such as help with the exploration, selection, and pursuit of meaningful careers; career counseling; resume writing interview tips, etc. and the Employer Connections team, which leads the effort to grow and maintain the elite brand and the diverse set of employers engaging the Georgia Tech campus. The center also shares responsibility (dotted line reporting) with and provides operational support to the Undergraduate cooperative education (Co-op) and Internship programs (with the Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning) and the Graduate Career Services and Internship Programs (with Graduate and Postdoctoral Education).Associate Director of Career EducationThe Associate Director of Career Education provides centralized support and oversight of career education initiatives that benefit all students from all colleges and areas of study. This position will develop and scale strategic opportunities and programs to empower all students to enhance their career and professional development, identify career paths, and secure internships with the goal of finding career success upon graduation. This position oversees the Undergraduate Career Development Advisor Team and manages large- scale programming to benefit Georgia Tech students of all class levels and areas of study. The position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Career Education within the Office of Undergraduate Education while collaborating and maintaining regular communication with the Director of Graduate Career Development. The Associate Director will actively engage the Graduate Career Development team, the Undergraduate Career Education team, the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education (GPE), and the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE).Other VariablesNote on Working TimeThis position must be available to work standard GT business hours M-F, 8-5 (or 7-4 or 9-6), as well as some evenings as weekends based on student programs and with advanced notice. The first 3-6 months of employment are fully in-person/on site. Following this, some telecommuting will be available in accordance with OUE's guidelines. We are looking for hardworking professionals who are dedicated to undergraduate education and make students the top priority to join our organization of talented, energetic, and creative team members.
Job Summary
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to advance Career Education initiatives within the organization. Reporting to director-level leadership, this position collaborates closely with senior management to develop and implement comprehensive career education strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Lead a team of professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to enhance cross-college programming, resources, and advising services. Key responsibilities include overseeing the development and execution of various student programs and resources, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
This position will interact with: Senior Leadership, Students, and Staff
This position will advise and counsel: Students and Staff
This position will supervise: Assigned Staff
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -Coordinate with leadership to lead signature events to scale career education efforts for undergraduate and graduate students
Job Duty 2 -Oversee the development and implementation of various student programs and resources
Job Duty 3 -Actively collaborate with internal stakeholders on broader career education programming, initiatives, and trainings
Job Duty 4 -Supervise, lead, and mentor staff who provide cross-college programming, resources, and advising. Hire, train, and equip new staff as needed
Job Duty 5 -Oversee student liaison activities designed to engage the full spectrum of students
Job Duty 6 -Oversee various programs including hiring, training career advising and delivery of career programs
Job Duty 7 -Responsible for collecting, synthesizing, and reporting student engagement and assessment data
Job Duty 8 -Creates asynchronous, online, and other content for resources to support students in identifying career opportunities, co-op, internships, and post-graduation career opportunities
Job Duty 9 -Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required ExperienceFive to seven years of job-related experience. The ideal candidate should have four to six years of relevant work experience
Proposed Salary
Job Grade: A10Salary Range: $72,783 - $85,885Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.Due to the responsibilities of this position, this role requires an onsite presence on Georgia Tech's Atlanta campus (100%).Location: Atlanta, GA
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIESo Capacity to align career education with the Institutions mission and goalso Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for career education programso Ability to plan large-scale events, provide customized career advising, and supervise coreinitiatives to the benefit of all studentso This position may require occasional overnight travel for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules project requirements)
SKILLSo Strong written and verbal communication skills.o Communicate effectively with multiple audiences, both internal and external, with flexibility and strong problem-solving skills.
USG Core Values
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 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
.
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.More information on these policies can be found here:
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714
Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).Other Information
This is a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is not considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travelThis position does not require security clearance.
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit
http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screeningOther Information
Additional Information Specific to the ProgramThe Associate Director for Career Education is responsible for executing the following duties:Lead signature events to scale career education efforts for undergraduate and graduate students. In coordination with the Director of Undergraduate Career Education and the Director of Graduate Career Development, cultivate and activate a robust career ecosystem serving students from all colleges and degree programs.Oversee the development and implementation of various student programs and resources, including Resume Review and Mock Interview signature events with employers, Diversity First Career Mixer, Jacket Job Ready Challenge, and Career Research Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC).Actively collaborate with all Career Center staff on broader career education programming, initiatives, and trainings.Supervise, lead, and mentor Undergraduate Career Development Advisors who provide cross-college programming, resources, and advising; hire, train, and equip new staff as needed.Oversee Career Center student liaison activities designed to engage the full spectrum of students. Build collaborative working relationships with affinity and identity-based offices, student organizations, and engage students with identity-based career development/job needs.Oversee Career Peers including hiring, training, career advising, and delivery of career programs.Responsible for collecting, synthesizing, and reporting student engagement and assessment data.Creates asynchronous, online, and other content to support students in identifying career opportunities, co-op, internships, and post-graduation career opportunities.Perform other related duties as assigned.
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About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and ValuesGeorgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:1. Students are our top priority.2. We strive for excellence.3. We thrive on diversity.4. We celebrate collaboration.5. We champion innovation.6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.8. We act ethically.9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making tec
hnology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.Department Information
About the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE)Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) challenges students to become accomplished learners who can make meaningful connections among work, study, and community. We connect curricular and co-curricular offerings to support students in developing a strong foundation for success, during college and after. We do this through the efforts of our faculty, professional staff, and students, and we strive to create and maintain a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive educational and work environment. Visit
www.oue.gatech.edu
.About the Career CenterThe Career Center reports jointly to the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education (GPE). The Center includes the Career Operations Team, which includes event planning, administrative support, and IT; the Undergraduate Career Education Team, which provides resources to undergraduate students to support their searches for full-time employment after graduation, such as help with the exploration, selection, and pursuit of meaningful careers; career counseling; resume writing interview tips, etc. and the Employer Connections team, which leads the effort to grow and maintain the elite brand and the diverse set of employers engaging the Georgia Tech campus. The center also shares responsibility (dotted line reporting) with and provides operational support to the Undergraduate cooperative education (Co-op) and Internship programs (with the Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning) and the Graduate Career Services and Internship Programs (with Graduate and Postdoctoral Education).Associate Director of Career EducationThe Associate Director of Career Education provides centralized support and oversight of career education initiatives that benefit all students from all colleges and areas of study. This position will develop and scale strategic opportunities and programs to empower all students to enhance their career and professional development, identify career paths, and secure internships with the goal of finding career success upon graduation. This position oversees the Undergraduate Career Development Advisor Team and manages large- scale programming to benefit Georgia Tech students of all class levels and areas of study. The position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Career Education within the Office of Undergraduate Education while collaborating and maintaining regular communication with the Director of Graduate Career Development. The Associate Director will actively engage the Graduate Career Development team, the Undergraduate Career Education team, the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education (GPE), and the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE).Other VariablesNote on Working TimeThis position must be available to work standard GT business hours M-F, 8-5 (or 7-4 or 9-6), as well as some evenings as weekends based on student programs and with advanced notice. The first 3-6 months of employment are fully in-person/on site. Following this, some telecommuting will be available in accordance with OUE's guidelines. We are looking for hardworking professionals who are dedicated to undergraduate education and make students the top priority to join our organization of talented, energetic, and creative team members.
Job Summary
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to advance Career Education initiatives within the organization. Reporting to director-level leadership, this position collaborates closely with senior management to develop and implement comprehensive career education strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Lead a team of professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to enhance cross-college programming, resources, and advising services. Key responsibilities include overseeing the development and execution of various student programs and resources, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
This position will interact with: Senior Leadership, Students, and Staff
This position will advise and counsel: Students and Staff
This position will supervise: Assigned Staff
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -Coordinate with leadership to lead signature events to scale career education efforts for undergraduate and graduate students
Job Duty 2 -Oversee the development and implementation of various student programs and resources
Job Duty 3 -Actively collaborate with internal stakeholders on broader career education programming, initiatives, and trainings
Job Duty 4 -Supervise, lead, and mentor staff who provide cross-college programming, resources, and advising. Hire, train, and equip new staff as needed
Job Duty 5 -Oversee student liaison activities designed to engage the full spectrum of students
Job Duty 6 -Oversee various programs including hiring, training career advising and delivery of career programs
Job Duty 7 -Responsible for collecting, synthesizing, and reporting student engagement and assessment data
Job Duty 8 -Creates asynchronous, online, and other content for resources to support students in identifying career opportunities, co-op, internships, and post-graduation career opportunities
Job Duty 9 -Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required ExperienceFive to seven years of job-related experience. The ideal candidate should have four to six years of relevant work experience
Proposed Salary
Job Grade: A10Salary Range: $72,783 - $85,885Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.Due to the responsibilities of this position, this role requires an onsite presence on Georgia Tech's Atlanta campus (100%).Location: Atlanta, GA
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIESo Capacity to align career education with the Institutions mission and goalso Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for career education programso Ability to plan large-scale events, provide customized career advising, and supervise coreinitiatives to the benefit of all studentso This position may require occasional overnight travel for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules project requirements)
SKILLSo Strong written and verbal communication skills.o Communicate effectively with multiple audiences, both internal and external, with flexibility and strong problem-solving skills.
USG Core Values
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 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
.
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.More information on these policies can be found here:
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714
Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).Other Information
This is a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is not considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travelThis position does not require security clearance.
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit
http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screeningOther Information
Additional Information Specific to the ProgramThe Associate Director for Career Education is responsible for executing the following duties:Lead signature events to scale career education efforts for undergraduate and graduate students. In coordination with the Director of Undergraduate Career Education and the Director of Graduate Career Development, cultivate and activate a robust career ecosystem serving students from all colleges and degree programs.Oversee the development and implementation of various student programs and resources, including Resume Review and Mock Interview signature events with employers, Diversity First Career Mixer, Jacket Job Ready Challenge, and Career Research Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC).Actively collaborate with all Career Center staff on broader career education programming, initiatives, and trainings.Supervise, lead, and mentor Undergraduate Career Development Advisors who provide cross-college programming, resources, and advising; hire, train, and equip new staff as needed.Oversee Career Center student liaison activities designed to engage the full spectrum of students. Build collaborative working relationships with affinity and identity-based offices, student organizations, and engage students with identity-based career development/job needs.Oversee Career Peers including hiring, training, career advising, and delivery of career programs.Responsible for collecting, synthesizing, and reporting student engagement and assessment data.Creates asynchronous, online, and other content to support students in identifying career opportunities, co-op, internships, and post-graduation career opportunities.Perform other related duties as assigned.
Helping diverse candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website.
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