Career Consultant

This Career Consultant position serves as the career services liaison to the Colleges/Schools at The University of Georgia. This is the tangible link between the Career Center and the college; both externally, as a resource on career planning issues specific to that college for students, employers, and faculty; and internally, as a referral point of contact and advocate for that college. 

Career Consultants provide comprehensive advising and career counseling related to career exploration, job-related skill development, experiential learning, graduate school placement, and employment placement needs of students and alumni within their respective college. They develop ties with corporate, technical, governmental, educational, and non-profit organizations with which UGA students might affiliate. They work closely with their college faculty and undergraduate advising office, other student services staff, and students in developing a meaningful programmatic outreach program. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• The preferred qualifications for this position include a 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: 

• Knowledge of career needs, skills, and trends related to students, general career development and job market trends
• Strong interpersonal skills, counseling skills, presentation skills, and program development skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with referring faculty and administrators
• Ability to develop rapport with students
• Ability to serve the career development needs of students with various professional and academic experiences

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

(70%) Career Counseling, Coaching, and Student Outreach  

• Provide comprehensive career counseling and coaching through one-on-one appointments and in groups on career related topics including major and career exploration, resume/cover letter critiques, job, and internship search strategies, applying to graduate or professional school, mock interviews, networking, and addressing any additional needs of students and alumni within their respective college.
• Develop core presentations for college/major-specific outreach requests and for Arch Ready Professionalism programs.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of academic majors/tracks/trends through contact with administrators, faculty, college staff, students, and employers, and through information provided by the department, college, regional and national publications.
• Provide staffing support for office-wide career fairs and events that promote the career development of students and alumni.
• Market upcoming events, fairs, workshops, and resources to students through Handshake, departmental contacts, and college/major-specific listservs.

(15%)  Campus & Employer Outreach 

• Develop and maintain relationships with key principals, e.g., Deans, Department Chairs, Undergraduate Coordinators, friends of the CC (individually and in groups), within the colleges/majors as needed to generate expectations, goals, and a strategic referral source to promote career services to students.
• Connect with appropriate employers, alumni, and mentors during Career Fairs, panel events, on-campus interviewing and through various professional organizations.

(15%) Committees, Projects, & Teams 

• Serve on internal Career Center committees and/or university-wide committees throughout the year to create and implement strategic career services, resources, and campus partnerships for the career development of students. 

About the Career Center

The University of Georgia Career Center is the provider of centralized career services to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni at The University of Georgia.  Career Center staff work collaboratively with faculty and staff of all departments to enhance the career success of University of Georgia students/alumni.  Several of the “nuts & bolts” services the UGA Career Center provides to its students include career counseling, job search training, and opportunities to connect with employers.  

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.  A broad group of corporate, government, and nonprofit employers recruit at The University of Georgia, and the Career Center facilitates this process through career fairs, on-campus interviews, and a variety of recruiting and educational programs and events. 

About the 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.

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

USG Core Values Statement:

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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.