"Associate Director, Employer Relations & Data Analytics"

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Associate Director, Employer Relations & Data Analytics

The University of Georgia Career Center actively works to strengthen employer relations across the university through a forward-thinking strategic plan focused on expanding and deepening connections. In alignment with this plan, the Associate Director of Employer Relations & Data Analytics serves in a critical leadership role in implementing employer engagement initiatives, managing key partnerships, and providing strategic leadership in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of employer engagement data to inform decision-making and enhance partnerships.

The Associate Director works to implement a suite of innovative programs, ensure alignment with UGA’s evolving academic priorities, and maintain strong ties to both internal and external stakeholders.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field.
• Career services experience is preferred. Specifically, experience providing comprehensive advising and career counseling related to career exploration and job-related skill development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop and cultivate relationships across campus and with employer populations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Seasoned professional with a background in serving students, experience in building and maintaining relationships, and marketing experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be resourceful and self-reliant
• Excellent technical skills
• Be adept at engaging others through collaboration and have the ability to take initiative to grow the program.
• Strong project management skills
• Strong program management skills
• Strong data analytics skills
• Outstanding leadership skills to influence

Additional Division Expectations

Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment
• Travel in and out of state if necessary
• Work nights and weekends as necessary
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
• Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

Duties/Responsibilities

(25%) Employer Relations & Corporate Partnership Management

• Work in close partnership with the Director of Employer Relations and the Office of Business Engagement (OBE) to manage relationships with current and prospective employers.
• Cultivate new employer partnerships aligned with institutional goals.
• Assist in developing and refining systems to assess and track industry partnerships and engagement levels.
• Conduct corporate site visits and proactive outreach to increase employer participation in Career Center events and initiatives.
• Provide consultation to employers seeking engagement across UGA’s campus.
• Support and grow the UGA Career Center Employer Partners Program.

(25%) Staff Supervision, Cross-Functional Leadership, and Campus Collaboration

• Supervise one full-time staff member on the Employer Relations Team and one student staff member (intern, graduate assistant, or student worker), providing guidance, support, and regular performance feedback to ensure alignment with team goals and Career Center priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison to a designated team of career consultants, providing strategic guidance through individual consultations, team meetings, and targeted professional development initiatives to support the cultivation of academic unit–employer partnerships.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to promote Career Center services and maintain strong referral networks.
• Engage with faculty and administrators to stay current on academic trends and align employer strategies accordingly.

(20%) Strategic Employer Engagement & Program Development

• Lead and support the implementation of employer relations initiatives.
• Coordinate in-state and out-of-state career treks to connect students with employers that align with UGA’s emerging academic strengths.
• Develop customized recruiting plans to enhance academic unit-employer partnerships.
• Conduct strategic outreach to employers in Georgia and nationally to align with UGA’s emerging academic strengths.
• Organize interdisciplinary career fairs that attract students from across schools and colleges and meet employer needs.
• Establish new pipelines between employers and student organizations to foster impactful on-campus engagement.
• Collaborate with OBE and the Office of Academic Affairs to evaluate and assess UGA’s academic priorities in the context of workforce development and recruiting strategy.

(15%) Employer Relations Data Analytics Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of employer engagement data to inform decision-making and enhance partnerships.
• Oversee systems and protocols for reporting employer relations metrics to internal stakeholders, including the career consultant team, OBE, and academic and administrative campus partners.
• Develop comprehensive career fair summary reports that include quantitative and qualitative insights on student and employer participation, survey outcomes, and recommendations for future improvement.
• Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of post-event surveys for students and employers to capture satisfaction, outcomes, and opportunities for innovation.
• Leverage the Handshake Employer Relationship Management (ERM) tools to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of employer contacts, recruiting activity, and engagement trends across career events and programs.

(10%) Alumni and External Relations Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison to the Office of Alumni Relations, Office of Development, and the division’s Communications Department.
• Partner with the UGA Mentor Program and Alumni Relations to identify and engage alumni and parents as potential employers and advocates.
• Develop referral pipelines that connect alumni and donors to engagement opportunities through the Career Center.

(5%) Professional Engagement and Event Support

• Represent the Career Center at national and regional professional association events to remain informed of employer trends and build networks.
• Participate in and help lead signature Career Center events and initiatives—including Resume Critique Days, Mock Interview Days, the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate, UGA Orientation, and the Career Outcomes Survey—with a focus on actively engaging employers, particularly those aligned with UGA’s emerging academic strengths and strategic priorities.