Associate Director of Academic Integration

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Associate Director of Academic Integration to enhance career readiness within the curriculum. This role entails collaborating with academic departments, providing support and resources to faculty and students, and assessing career integration initiatives.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Career services experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of career needs and trends related to college students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct benchmarking studies to identify best practices in career integration.
• Lead large-scale projects that embed career readiness into curriculum.
• Assess the effectiveness of career integration efforts through data.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Technical proficiency with enterprise software systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Master's degree in higher education or related field (preferred)

Job description

Associate Director of Academic Integration

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Academic Integration, this position is responsible for collaborating with academic departments, faculty, and administrators to integrate institutional career readiness competencies into the curriculum and experiential learning opportunities, as well as partnering with the Office of Instruction, Student Affairs, and other campus units to strengthen co‑curricular career pathways. The Associate Director provides analysis and implementation for initiatives that align career development with institutional goals and accreditation standards, using data to inform strategy and demonstrate impact. This includes the design and implementation of scalable programs, workshops, and in‑class activities. The Associate Director serves as a liaison to faculty, employers, and external partners to create meaningful career‑related experiences for students and provides training and mentorship to staff and faculty engaged in career integration efforts. The Associate Director creates toolkits, resources, and professional development opportunities that equip faculty to incorporate career readiness into their teaching. The Associate Director assesses the effectiveness of career integration efforts through faculty feedback, student learning outcomes, and institutional metrics and reports results to stakeholders while utilizing data to refine strategies for deeper academic alignment.

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 with a focus on graduate students.
• Proven ability to work effectively with faculty and students.
• Knowledge of career needs, skills, and trends related to college students, general career development, and job market trends.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with referring faculty and administrators.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and an ability to embrace and drive change and organize system‑wide resources to serve students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analysis, Design, and Implementation

• Conduct benchmarking studies with peer and aspirant institutions to identify best practices in career integration.
• Lead large‑scale projects that embed career readiness into curriculum, advising, and student success initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful implementation.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including faculty, staff, and employer partners, to execute integration initiatives.

Percentage of time: 20%

Faculty Engagement

• Lead development, enrollment, evaluation, facilitation, and marketing of programs for faculty. Lead initiatives that connect new faculty of academic disciplines with career pathways (e.g., discipline‑specific workshops, embedded career courses, faculty‑led career treks).
• Create toolkits, resources, and professional development opportunities that equip faculty to incorporate career readiness into their teaching.
• Provide consultation and support for faculty interested in aligning classroom content with employer needs and student career outcomes.
• Lead strategic communications pertaining to promotion of faculty programing including but not limited to digital media in collaboration with Associate Director of Employer Relations & Communications and division communication specialists.

Percentage of time: 30%

Collaboration and Campus Partnerships

• Partner with Academic Advising Services, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Experiential Learning, and other units to deliver a cohesive career ecosystem.
• Coordinate with the Career Center's Employer Relations staff to connect faculty and students to industry professionals, alumni, and career opportunities.
• Strengthen partnerships with offices focused on curriculum innovation, accreditation, and assessment.

Percentage of time: 25%

Assessment and Reporting

• Assess the effectiveness of career integration efforts through faculty feedback, student learning outcomes, and institutional metrics.
• Report program outcomes to campus stakeholders and use data to refine strategies.
• Stay current on best practices in curriculum design, career readiness, and workforce development.
• Stay current on changing economic and labor conditions and industry trends through employer research and by engaging with internal/external stakeholders and share trends regularly with faculty, staff, and stakeholders.

Percentage of time: 20%

Education Support & Team Involvement

• Provide dedicated partnership/support for the Career Center to advance core operations and cultivation of career opportunities for students.
• Participate in events including orientations, open house, and other functions to promote and represent the Career Center.

Percentage of time: 5%

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects; strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated program development and events coordination experience.
• Proficient computer skills, especially web‑based technology.
• Technical proficiency with enterprise software systems.

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.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment.
• Travel in and out of state as necessary.
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face‑to‑face discussions, paper form correspondence.
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening.
• Organize and establish priorities; remember detail; multi‑task.
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 ([e-mail]).