Director, Career Services

Paine College; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Georgia is seeking a Director of Career Services to lead career counseling efforts for students and alumni. The role involves organizing career workshops, job fairs, and advising on job search strategies. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and have at least three years of related experience. This position emphasizes strong communication, networking, and public relations skills, alongside a commitment to student development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in career services or HR.
• Knowledge of job trends necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide career counseling and advise students on job search.
• Plan and implement job fairs and recruitment events.
• Maintain and promote Career Resources Library.

Skills

Career counseling skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Networking abilities

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Reports To: Director of Sponsored Programs & Title III

Terms of Employment: Full-Time

Opening Date: 06/17/2025

General Summary

Paine College is a private institution steeped in the tenets of Methodism that provides a liberal arts education of the highest quality. The College emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare spiritually-centered men and women for positions of leadership and service.

The Office of Career Services provides comprehensive services and personal development opportunities to support academic excellence and prepare students and alumni for the world of work and competition in the global market.

Job Description

The Director of Career Services reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs & Title III and will provide career and professional development to students and alumni. This will include facilitating career and professional development workshops that focus on job search assistance, resume writing, interviewing skills, major and career exploration, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides career counseling and referrals to assist students with the career development process, including clarifying objectives and obtaining occupational information
• Assist students with career development and planning process, including obtaining information on companies, current opportunities for employment and hiring practices, and making the transition from school to career.
• Provides career advising expertise to students regarding the job search process, including but not limited to interviewing, resume and cover letter writing.
• Plans and implements job fairs, on-campus recruiting and networking events.
• Distributes information on internships, summer jobs, and local part-time jobs.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the college, its students and alumni, and potential employers on a state, regional, national scale.
• Develops new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with students, alumni, faculty, employers, and the general public.
• Maintain an up-to-date Career Resources Library.
• Serves as a resource to Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and student organizations.
• Promotes office to students, alumni, and employers through a variety of marketing efforts.
• Prepares regular reports, collects and analyzes research data relevant to the career planning and placement of students and alumni.
• Supervises work study staff (if applicable).
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree preferred in student personnel services, counseling and guidance, business or discipline directly related to staffing, employment, career development and planning, or other human resources concern.

Experience

• At least three (3) years of professional experience in university/college setting or in business in a human resources or training and development function is required.
• Full‑time experience on a college/university student services staff is preferred.
• Important knowledge and capabilities necessary include knowledge of job trends and career development skills.
• Effective public relations and networking abilities, and strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience in program development and workshop facilitation.
• This employee must be able to effectively direct existing, comprehensive career services programs, and to develop new ones on his/her own initiative.
• Dependability, creativity, good judgment, professionalism, and dedication to sound principles of student development are paramount among necessary characteristics for this position.

Complete an application for employment online.

Submit the following material to apply for the position:

Letter of interest that details the applicant’s expertise and outlines the applicant’s qualifications for the position; three letters of recommendation, and all unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education attended by the applicant. If hired, official transcripts must be submitted within one (1) month of hire.

For specific questions regarding this posting contact:

April Ewing

Director of Sponsored Programs and Title III

[e-mail]

Note: If hired, the successful candidate will be asked to sign a Certification Statement indicating that they have read, understand, and will respect the Biblical Foundation Statement and the Christian Philosophy of Education Statement of Paine College. These statements may be found at https://paine.edu/web/about/about/foundational-statements

Paine College is an Affe ctive Action, Equal Educational Opportunity Institution.

Paine College is an Equal Opportunity, Affe ctive Action employer.