Director of Career Development and Engagement

Job Title:

Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement

Department:
Dean's Office, School of Business

Primary

Location:

Macon, GA 31207
Other

Location:

Atlanta, GA 30341

Mercer University's Stetson‑Hatcher School of Business is searching for a Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement. This position could be based on the Macon campus or Atlanta campus.

• Provide strategic leadership for all career development, employer relations, and experiential learning initiatives within the School of Business.
• Advance a unified, cross‑campus career development model aligned with the School’s mission to equip students with exceptional education, leadership skills, and relevant real‑world business experiences.
• Oversee career‑related curriculum integration, employer partnerships, student coaching and programming, outcomes reporting, and staff development across the Macon and Atlanta campuses.
• Ensure consistency, accountability, and measurable outcomes, guaranteeing high‑quality, equitable career preparation for all students regardless of location or modality.
• Supervise the Associate Director and provide leadership in employer engagement, curriculum integration, community partnerships, and student outcomes.
• Oversee embedded career development courses (BUS 202, BUS 302, BUS 305) and strengthen corporate relationships, aligning programming with industry needs.

• A master’s degree in business management or a related field and four years of related experience (counseling students, student services, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Career Services software, and communication and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Meet).
• Demonstrated coaching skills to effectively support and guide students and alumni in their academic and career development.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities with a proven capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong commitment to delivering high‑quality service to a diverse population of students and alumni, with cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for administrative coordination, reporting, and professional correspondence.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with students, alumni, colleagues, and external stakeholders, including employers.
• Advanced presentation and communication skills to convey complex information clearly to internal and external audiences.
• Solid background in advising, counseling, consulting, guidance, or teaching, with the ability to adapt approaches to individual needs and goals.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong, professional relationships across a range of constituencies.
• Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail.
• Willingness and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel for events, conferences, and professional development as required.
• High level of discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Criminal History.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three professional references with contact information

The University will ensure equal opportunity for applicants and employees in all of its policies and practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, benefits, layoff and recall policies, University‑sponsored training programs, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs. Persons needing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process or for other questions regarding employment at Mercer University, please contact Human Resources.