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Manager, Career Engagement

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Jan 07, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14571P
Working Title	Manager, Career Engagement
Department	Terry-Full time MBA/MSBA
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://www.uga.edu/). 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
College/Unit/Department website
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	Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary	$55,000-$60,000 + commensurate with experience
Posting Date	01/07/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	03/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	Career Counselor II
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	This position reports to the Director of the MBA/ MSBA Career Management Center ( CMC) focusing on career coaching, career programming, and selected special initiatives to benefit the MSBA, FMBA and Pathway MBA Programs. Student coaching includes career advising beginning in the pre-term with career foundations and continuing throughout the academic experience. Career programming includes designing and facilitating workshops, panels, and events focused on career readiness. The position also collaborates with corporate engagement staff to develop new avenues to expand students career options and networking abilities. .
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	* Ability to research, identify relationships between and across academic disciplines * Compile research from multiple sources * Understand the interrelationship between academic programs and employers' needs and contribute to building strong graduate business talent pipelines and partnerships * Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills * Ability to effectively interact with corporate executives, alumni, faculty, and staff for the purpose of promoting the recruitment and hiring of MBA and MSBA students
Physical Demands	Sit or stand for extended period of time during the work day, use office technology, to sit or stand for extended periods of time at events, to travel, and to lift up to 15 pounds of material.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Student Career Coaching & Advisement

Provide comprehensive student coaching and advising beginning in the summer before matriculation and continuing throughout the academic term.
Assess and improve interview readiness, career goal setting and cultivating appropriate networks based on the student goals.
Provide coaching through one-on-one appointments and in small groups for special topics.
Develop and implement measures for student assessment and accountability.

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Career Programming

Establish and evaluate MBA & MSBA pre-term career foundations by posting assignments, monitoring progress and assisting students who are not successfully completing the assignments.
Design and facilitate workshops, panels, and events focused on career readiness topics such as personal branding, LinkedIn optimization, and industry trends.
Engage with students to foster student success and assist in attaining employment outcomes.
Create and update content for career resource libraries, online tools, newsletters, and student guides.
Track student engagement, job placement data, and key career milestones. Provide insights for reporting and continuous improvement efforts.

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Special Initiatives

Explore and develop new avenues to expand students career options and networking abilities.
Provide vision and leadership for this initiative as well as other student experiences that differentiate the Full-Time MBA and MS in Business Analytics Programs from the competition.
Research external job postings to identify trends in skills and qualifications. Investigate supplemental programming to address gaps that may exist in curricula.
Develop strategies for addressing skills gaps to enhance job workforce readiness before students begin summer internships and full-time jobs. Perform routine benchmarking of peer and aspirant programs to provide recommendations for improvement.

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Duties/Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned
Percentage of time	5