Job Title:
Associate Director, Center for Career and Professional Development
Department:
Center for Career & Professional Development
College/Division:
General University
Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207
Job Details:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Director will support the priorities of embedded career development and positive career outcomes for all Mercerians. This position balances two primary areas of responsibility: providing individualized career consulting/coaching and career education to students, primarily with residential undergraduates, and cultivating strong partnerships with faculty, academic units, and campus stakeholders to integrate career development throughout the curriculum and co-curricular experience. Through consultation, presentations, and collaborative initiatives, the Associate Director helps students connect their academic experiences to career success while supporting faculty in embedding career readiness and professional development into the student learning experience.
The vision and mission of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) are to equip and empower students and alumni to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career education and resources.
The Associate Director is one of a team of career development professionals housed in the Center for Career and Professional Development. The Center for Career and Professional Development is a centralized career center that serves 11 of Mercer's 12 colleges/schools.
Responsibilities:
Career Consultation
Deliver career consultation to students and alumni via individual and group career consultations focused on exploration, decision-making, and securing internships or jobs, while promoting experiential learning and career readiness resources.
Campus Relations
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and departments across the university to advance students' career readiness through strategic outreach, training, and engagement. Promote a campus-wide career-focused culture by delivering presentations focused on integrating career content into curricular and co-curricular experiences.
Employer Relations
Serve as a liaison for visiting employers, coordinating recruitment visits, and assisting with career expo employer engagement. Develop targeted outreach and communications to engage employers in campus recruitment and career center partnerships.
Strategic Planning, Data, and Assessment
Manage and report student engagement data for the supplemental career platforms, career education learning outcomes, campus community collaboration, and student appointment satisfaction. Leverage data and assessment results in strategic planning for the Center, purposefully including the essential role of the campus community in students' career readiness and success.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in higher education, business, HR, interdisciplinary field, or a related area of study from an accredited university/college and 3 years of relevant experience working directly with and supporting university students are required. A certification, micro-credential, or significant training hours related to coaching, counseling, career development, or readiness, human resources, or other topics relevant to higher education or career center operations is preferred. Knowledge of the career development needs and dynamics of university-level learners and knowledge of career or student advising competencies, models, professional associations, and ethics are preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Strong advising, counseling, consulting, guidance, and/or teaching abilities.
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Knowledge of traditional undergraduate student development, career development and exploration, decision-making, job search strategies, and/or student success factors.
Background Check Contingencies:
Criminal History Check
Required Document Attachments:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of three professional references with contact information
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Job Family:
Staff Student Operations Exempt
EEO Statement:
EEO/Veteran/Disability
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