Ast Director - Career Services
Job ID: 290074
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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.
Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Augusta University Career Services provides comprehensive and personalized career guidance for students through: career and major exploration, job search preparation, employment support (part and full-time, internships, and more), and professional development programming (workshops, career fairs, networking and more). By aligning career preparation with academic planning, we empower students with strategies for long-term career success.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director (AD) is a leadership position in Career Services, providing supervision for four (4) full-time Career Consultants (professional staff), a graduate assistant, and student assistant. Additionally, the AD provides career/professional development guidance and support to students enrolled/accepted into the university's academic programs that span undergraduate, graduate, professional, and medical/doctoral degrees. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the AD also serves as primary administrator of career services' technology systems and provides leadership and assistance in web-based technology, data collection, management, and reporting. As a part of the Student Success unit inside Enrollment & Student Affairs, the AD partners across other offices to ensure high touch services to support the academic, career, and professional goals of our students.
Responsibilities
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist students in clarifying academic and career goals through individual career advisement, and the administration/interpretation of career and personality inventories. Participates in the design and delivery of career-related workshops, programs, and panels. Helps students develop and refine resume writing, interviewing, job-search, and professional development skills. Serves as liaison to student groups, clubs, and organizations requesting programming and partnerships. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Career Services.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages full-time professional staff, including coordinating daily office operations, project management, staff training, mentoring, and performance evaluations. Meets with academic leadership, campus partners, and student support areas to develop and implement initiatives involving the career and professional development of students in and out of the classroom. Provides training to professional and student staff on the effective use of educational and administrative systems. Assists Director in the development and curation of data for reporting, assessment, and measurement. Manages workflows to ensure compliance with office and university policies, internal and external to the department. Serves as the go-to lead on office technology regarding trouble shooting, data analysis, promotion and management. Develops and/or improves mechanisms for tracking and reporting data/statistics, for both internal and external audiences. Serves on various college committees as assigned. Facilitates student success initiatives across the division, ensuring case management and coordinated care across our student success and student engagement partners. Coordinates the data and reporting needs for Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) for the unit. Partners and collaborates with Assistant Directors across the Student Success units to ensure comprehensive support services for students. Develop programming that fosters career readiness in and out of the classroom. Engage employers regarding our services and recruitment partnerships to ensure prompt service. Some evening and weekend attendance at college functions as required. Establishes positive relationships and administers the planning and promotion of Career Services to students, alumni, faculty, and employers through a wide array of partnerships. Assists with refinements of marketing materials, communication plans, office protocols, and benchmarks.
: Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Higher Education Administration or closely related field and a minimum of two years of experience in career development or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with career development, employer relations, presenting, and leading others.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
High degree of autonomy, strong initiative, self-guided and reflective.
Strong student advocacy with proven ability to work with a varying population.
Excellent judgment, prioritization, and project follow-through ability.
Team-building skills focused on student interaction/relationships.
Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
A thorough understanding of a comprehensive research university.
A professional role model for students and employees in their development.
Positive and professional attitude with students, faculty, staff, administration, parents, and community members.
Ability to quickly comprehend and stay abreast of career trends and academic programs supported by the office.
Experience with database management and career services-related software.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Establishes rapport easily, gives and earns respect.
Demonstrates attention to detail in project and planning, a flexible demeanor, and operates with a trust and growth mindset.
Ability to build and cultivate a team.
Demonstrates the importance of keeping Director abreast of activity, needs, and concerns in a timely manner.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the regular business hours may be required)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=290074&PostingSeq=1
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