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Job Title:Assistant Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement
Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:Mercer University is searching for an Assistant Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement for the School of Business on the Macon, GA campus.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement provides direct career development services and coordinates career readiness, employer engagement, internship, and professional development initiatives within the School of Business. Reporting to the Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement, the Assistant Director serves as a primary provider of career coaching and professional development services for undergraduate and graduate business students.
The Assistant Director supports employer relationships, coordinates career readiness programming, assists with internship and experiential learning initiatives, and helps students prepare for successful careers through individualized coaching, professional development, and connections with employers and alumni. Working collaboratively with faculty, admissions, academic advising, alumni, corporate partners, and university career services, the Assistant Director helps connect students with meaningful career experiences and employment opportunities.
The Assistant Director supports the School's efforts to strengthen student career readiness, internship participation, employment outcomes, and employer engagement while contributing to assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Assistant Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement provides strategic leadership for all career development, employer relations, and experiential learning initiatives within the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business. This position is responsible for advancing 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 that deliver value from the first day of employment onward.
Duties include:
Career Coaching, Career Readiness, and Professional Development Programming
Employer Engagement and Recruiting Support
Career Outcomes Assessment and Reporting
Internship and Experiential Learning Administration
Required Qualifications:
A master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Resources, Business Administration, Leadership, Education, or a related field and two years of progressively responsible experience in career services, higher education, student affairs, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, or a related field are required. In lieu of a master's degree, a bachelor's degree and four years of the same experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Handshake and Slate
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop effective partnerships and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop effective partnerships and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365; proficiency with virtual collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Must have knowledge of the job market for all business disciplines and related job search resources such as Handshake, research skills, both internet and otherwise, in the areas of career development and job searches that are required to assist student and alumni with their job search/networking.
Excellent organizational and both written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with students, alumni, employers, and representatives from other business schools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
Ability to analyze data and use assessment results to improve programs and services.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Willingness and ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Background Check Contingencies:
Criminal background check
Required Document Attachments:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References with contact information
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
EEO/Veteran/Disability
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Resources, Business Administration, Leadership, Education, or a related field
- Two years of progressively responsible experience in career services, higher education, student affairs, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree plus four years of relevant experience may substitute for the master’s degree requirement
- Experience working with Handshake and Slate
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of business-discipline job markets and career development resources
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
- Ability to analyze data and use assessment results to improve programs and services
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends
What We Do
Mercer University is a private research university based in Macon, Georgia. Founded in 1833, it is the oldest private university in the state, enrolling over 9,000 students across 12 colleges and schools. The university focuses on providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, while promoting academic research and its practical application in service to others.
