Associate Director of Career Development

Associate Director of Career Development & Instruction

Job

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia;
Georgia Southern
- Savannah

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2"high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than
100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro
- Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With afocus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting thedemand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.

Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Statesboro Campus
- Statesboro, GA

OR

Armstrong Campus
- Savannah, GA

Career and Professional Development

The Associate Director of Career Development and Instruction is responsible for setting the strategy and implementation of program sand activities supporting the career development needs of Georgia Southern undergraduate students. This is the lead position in integrating career readiness into the academic experience at Georgia Southern in support of the University's Ready Day 1 Connect initiative.

• Develop, supervise and lead Career Development team members within the Office of Career and Professional Development through effective goal setting, management and motivation
• Create career readiness content for faculty and staff in support of the University's career readiness initiatives. Manage a database of content including lesson plans, PPT presentations, class assignments, and supporting resources. Engage with faculty as appropriate for training and development of new resources
• Lead the faculty engagement strategy in support of Georgia Southern's Ready Day 1 initiative. Guide the department in identifying next implementation of Ready Day 1 academic initiatives
• Lead the instruction and content development of credit bearing career development courses such as GSU 2131 and GSU 2132
• Establish strong faculty relationships with relevant campus stakeholders, including faculty of all colleges, and staff responsible for student success

• Master's Degree

• Four (4) or more years in Career Services environment or related industry

• Appropriate certifications including Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI, and other assessments

• Six (6) or more years of related work experience
• Prior leadership position in University career services

$68,000 - $71,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

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• Ability…