Director of University Mentoring & Career Development
Listed on 2026-05-29
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor
Posting Details
Posting Number
S15195P
Working Title
Director, UGA Mentor Program
Department
DAR-Career Center
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.
About the College/Unit/Department
Division of Development and Alumni Relations
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.
Career Center
The University of Georgia Career Center is the provider of centralized career services to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni at The University of Georgia. Career Center staff work collaboratively with faculty and staff of all departments to enhance the career success of University of Georgia students/alumni. Several of the "nuts & bolts" services the UGA Career Center provides to its students include career counseling, job search training, and opportunities to connect with employers.
The Career Center also serves as a corporate gateway to the University by helping employers meet key faculty/staff, understand culture and curriculum, and successfully recruit UGA students and alumni. A broad group of corporate, government, and nonprofit employers recruit at The University of Georgia, and the Career Center facilitates this process through career fairs, on-campus interviews, and a variety of recruiting and educational programs and events.
College/Unit/Department website
www.career.uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
8:00am-5:00pm;
Willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
Advertised Salary
$82,500+ commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Date
05/22/2026
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
08/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
- This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
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USG Core Values Statement
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Position Information
Classification Title
Career Services Manager
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading or being a significant part of an established mentorship program in higher education
- Experience leading a university-wide program
- Supervisory Experience
- Experience being a part of a departmental leadership team
- Master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, or related field
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and is resourceful and self-reliant to manage and scale a university-wide Mentor Program
- Strong leadership skills to influence a culture of mentorship at UGA
- A professional with a background in serving students, experience in building…
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