Associate Director, Employer Relations & Data Analytics

Associate Director, Employer Relations & Data Analytics

University of Georgia – Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR).
Posting Number: S14542P.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Full‑time, 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with possibility of evenings and weekends.

Lead employer engagement initiatives, manage key partnerships, and provide strategic data analysis to inform decision‑making across UGA.

• Collaborate with the Director of Employer Relations and the Office of Business Engagement to manage current and prospective employer relationships.
• Develop and refine systems to assess and track industry partnerships and engagement levels.
• Conduct corporate site visits and outreach to increase employer participation in Career Center events.
• Provide consultation to employers seeking campus engagement.
• Support and grow the UGA Career Center Employer Partners Program.
• Super one full‑time staff member and one student staff member, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Serve as liaison to career consultants, offering strategic guidance and professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to promote Career Center services and maintain referral networks.
• Lead implementation of employer relations initiatives and coordinate in‑state and out‑of‑state career treks.
• Develop recruiting plans, organize interdisciplinary career fairs, and establish pipelines between employers and student organizations.
• Provide strategic leadership in data collection, analysis, and reporting for employer engagement metrics.
• Maintain accurate records using Handshake Employer Relationship Management tools.
• Partner with the Office of Alumni Relations, Office of Development, and Communications for alumni and external engagement.
• Represent Career Center at national and regional events and participate in signature events such as Resume Critique Days, Mock Interview Days, UGA Orientation, and the Career Outcomes Survey.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent, with 5 years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Career services experience, particularly in advising and career counseling, is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across campus and with employer populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills.
• Project and program management experience.
• Data analytics experience and proficiency.
• Leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

• Posting Date: 12/19/2025. Closing Date:
  Open until filled. Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  03/01/2026.
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time employee. Benefits eligibility:
  Full/Partial.
• Retirement: TRS or ORP.
• Visas:
  No work visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Contact:
Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management –
Email: dartalent –
Phone: (insert phone).

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Optional:
  Additional supporting documents