Director of Career Services & Partnerships

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia seeks a strategic Director of Career Services to provide leadership across five campuses. You will guide career education, readiness, and placement initiatives, building strong employer and alumni partnerships.

You will use data-driven practices to improve student outcomes, manage budgets, and collaborate with college deans and faculty to embed career content into curricula. A CSA role and compliance duties apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Five years of career service experience, or experience directly related to the job responsibilities. At least two years of managerial experience.
• Preferred certifications: MCDP, MCC, and/or NCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-campus Career Services department with staff supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Develop partnerships with college deans, employers, and professional organizations.
• Chair Career Services Advisory Board meetings and collaborate with faculty and staff.
• Manage partnerships with employers, alumni, and community organizations to expand experiential learning.
• Oversee data management, reporting, and compliance for career services outcomes.
• Direct budget planning and resource allocation for the department.

Skills

Career services knowledge

Job search basics

Counseling strategies

Excellent communication

Presentations

Organizational skills

Stakeholder relations

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The University of North Georgia seeks a strategic Director of Career Services to provide leadership across five campuses. You will guide career education, readiness, and placement initiatives, building strong employer and alumni partnerships.

You will use data-driven practices to improve student outcomes, manage budgets, and collaborate with college deans and faculty to embed career content into curricula. A CSA role and compliance duties apply.