Director, UGA Mentor Program

Director, UGA Mentor Program

The University of Georgia seeks a Director to lead the UGA Mentor Program—a university‑wide initiative connecting students with alumni and career partners. The role reports to the Executive Director of the Career Center and involves strategic leadership, program expansion, data & technology oversight, and team management.

• Working Title:
  
  Director, UGA Mentor Program
• Department:
  Division of Development & Alumni Relations
• Location:
  
  Athens, GA (nearest campus)
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time, Exempt (FLSA)
• Salary: $82,500+ (commensurate with qualifications)
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Start Date:
  
  08/01/2026 (proposed)
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Not available

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of ten years of professional experience, including three years in a supervisory role.

• Experience leading or contributing to an established mentorship program in higher education.
• Experience overseeing a university‑wide program.
• Supervisory experience with staff.
• Experience as part of a departmental leadership team.
• Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel administration, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness to scale a university‑wide mentor program.
• Leadership ability to influence a culture of mentorship at UGA.
• Background in student services, relationship building, or marketing.

The Director leads the UGA Mentor Program, supervising coordinators and support staff, and developing an annual strategic plan that includes orientation, marketing, outreach, education, and assessment. The role fosters a culture of mentorship across the campus, builds alumni engagement, and serves on Career Center committees.

• Provide Enterprise‑Level Strategic Leadership for University‑Wide Mentoring
  • Set long‑term vision for mentoring as part of career development and alumni engagement.
  • Lead initiatives to expand student participation.
  • Establish university standards, policies, and scalable frameworks.
  • Advise senior leadership on mentoring strategy.
  • Develop high‑level partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee Program Expansion & Effectiveness
  • Create data‑driven strategy to increase program participation.
  • Ensure delivery of virtual and cohort‑based mentoring aligned with campus career initiatives.
  • Align operations across decentralized units.
  • Design mentor stewardship strategies.
  • Represent UGA nationally and internationally.
  • Serve on campus committees related to the Mentor Program.
• Provide Executive Oversight of Data, Assessment & Technology Strategy
  • Establish data strategy for outcomes, engagement, ROI.
  • Oversee dashboards, reports, and briefings for leadership.
  • Ensure data integrity and compliance.
  • Use data insights to inform decisions and resource allocation.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance reach and experience.
  • Collaborate with Advancement Services on GAIL database updates.
• Lead & Develop High‑Performing Teams & Capacity
  • Provide staffing leadership—including hiring, performance, and succession.
  • Build capacity for sustained growth.
  • Encourage innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Develop training for staff and stakeholders.

• Excellent technical skills and ability to engage others collaboratively.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong project and program management abilities.
• Capacity to innovate and launch initiatives.

• Standard office environment.
• Travel both in and out of state.
• Work nights and weekends as needed.
• Use electronic mail, phone, face‑to‑face discussions, paper correspondence, and social media.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Organize & prioritize tasks with attention to detail.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.

University of Georgia (UGA) is a flagship public university founded in 1785, located in Athens, GA. UGA has over 41,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and employs about 11,000 faculty, staff, and students.