Assistant Director, Career Development & Employer Engagement

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University in Macon, GA is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement for the School of Business. This role leads career services, readiness programming, and employer relations to prepare students for successful careers.

Reporting to the Director, you will collaborate with faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to expand opportunities and assess outcomes, aligning efforts with the School's mission and experiential learning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, HR, Business Administration, Leadership, Education) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with four years of related experience considered in lieu of a master's.
• Experience with Handshake and Slate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct career development services and coaching for undergrad and grad business students.
• Coordinate career readiness, employer engagement, internship, and professional development initiatives.
• Support employer relationships and internship/experiential learning programs.
• Contribute to assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement of career outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Handshake

Slate

Job description

Mercer University in Macon, GA is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement for the School of Business. This role leads career services, readiness programming, and employer relations to prepare students for successful careers.

Reporting to the Director, you will collaborate with faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to expand opportunities and assess outcomes, aligning efforts with the School's mission and experiential learning initiatives.