Manager, Career Engagement

Posting Number

S14571P

Working Title

Manager, Career Engagement

Department

Terry-Full time MBA/MSBA

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting

Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Advertised Salary

$55,000-$60,000 + commensurate with experience

Posting Date

01/07/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

03/01/2026

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

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Classification Title

Career Counselor II

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Position Summary

This position reports to the Director of the MBA/MSBA Career Management Center (CMC) focusing on career coaching, career programming, and selected special initiatives to benefit the MSBA, FMBA and Pathway MBA Programs. Student coaching includes career advising beginning in the pre-term with career foundations and continuing throughout the academic experience. Career programming includes designing and facilitating workshops, panels, and events focused on career readiness.

The position also collaborates with corporate engagement staff to develop new avenues to expand students career options and networking abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to research, identify relationships between and across academic disciplines
• Compile research from multiple sources
• Understand the interrelationship between academic programs and employers’ needs and contribute to building strong graduate business talent pipelines and partnerships
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with corporate executives, alumni, faculty, and staff for the purpose of promoting the recruitment and hiring of MBA and MSBA students

Physical Demands

Sit or stand for extended period of time during the work day, use office technology, to sit or stand for extended periods of time at events, to…