Executive Director, Career Center (Hybrid)

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) and Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education (VPGPE), the Executive Director of the Georgia Tech Career Center (ED-CC) will coordinate, oversee, and implement comprehensive career services and professional development activities for all students in all colleges (posting has: for all colleges and students). The ED-CC will directly oversee all Career Center operations and will implement a transformative vision for career services focused on scaling and integrating career development into the fabric of the campus, with the main career center serving as a collaborator across campus and an activator for a robust ¿hub and spoke¿ career ecosystem. The ED-CC will serve on the leadership teams of the VPUE and VPGPE and will be expected to fully engage in leadership in these respective divisions

This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) and Graduate and Professional Education (GPE) leadership, Students, Faculty, Academic Associate Deans, Alumni, and employer representatives.

This position will typically advise and counsel: Leadership in OUE and GPE, Students, Faculty, and employer representatives.

This position will supervise assigned staff and student assistants.

Oversee and direct the strategy, goals, and assessment of the career center; establish and implement a strategic plan that includes measurable outcomes and metrics¿ and is in alignment with OUE and GPE priorities; Develop and grow deep relationships, partnerships, and strong working networks with other OUE and GPE units; academic colleges; units such as OIE, OMED, and Student Engagement; faculty, corporate relations, alumni affairs, and other campus partners.

1. Lead the effort in developing technology-enhanced, scalable, and innovative career services and programming to reach all students, equip others across Georgia Tech, and create robust relationships with employers and other partners.

2. Within the Office of Undergraduate Education, supervise undergraduate career advising and development Within the Office of Undergraduate Education and ensure these programs are fully aligned with academic advising, retention, and student success initiatives. Work closely with the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education to manage the undergraduate co-op and internship program and ensure the center supports its operational needs.

3. Within the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, work with the Assistant Vice Provost for Professional Development and Postdoctoral Services to manage career development programs to meet the needs of master¿s and doctoral students as well as provide career development for postdoctoral scholars.

4. Implement effective assessment methods and metrics to measure and monitor programs and services and inform understanding of the quality, effectiveness, and other outcomes of career center programs and services. Leverage data to effectively draw insights, create strategies, and create visuals that tell the story of success to students, prospective families, alumni, employers, and other key stakeholders.

5. Oversee and manage all Career Center operations, including IT; employer connections; events and marketing; administrative operations; budget and finance (for state and revenue/DSS accounts); student hiring/employment; and supervision or dotted line supervision of assigned staff. Ensure Career Center operations fully align with all OUE/GPE and GT policies and procedures.

6. Create a compelling brand and narrative which results in a strong identity and vision for career staff, students, faculty, the Georgia Tech campus community, and external partners; intentionally grow existing and new employer partnerships that provide opportunities for all students and majors; provide a vision and strategy to engage with regional, national, and global employer partner; seek opportunities for grants and external revenue generation.

7. Represent Georgia Tech¿s Career Center externally, including University System of Georgia (USG) committees/working groups as well as other national committees and organizations related to career services in higher education.

8. Serve as a visible and active member of the leadership teams within GPE and OUE; Establish strong collaborative relationships with leadership/staff in OUE and GPE. Perform other duties as assigned by the VPUE or VPGPE in support OUE and GPE.

9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Master's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Seven to ten years of job-related experience - within career services, academic or student affairs, corporate relations, advancement, human resources, or other relevant higher education or corporate experience. Five years of experience leading teams, which includes supervision of professional staff

Preferred Qualifications

PhD, EdD, or terminal degree

Ten years of experience in college or university career services

Seven years of experience leading teams, which includes supervision of professional staff

Experience leading change and innovation, resulting in a high level of performance outcomes

Experience with strategic planning

Expertise and understanding of emerging trends and innovations within the field of higher education

Strong ability to collaborate with multiple and diverse constituents to accomplish goals

Analytical mind and problem solver with an ability to think systemically

Leadership in using metrics to assess and evaluate work

Experience leveraging technology to streamline and increase the impact of programs and work

Previous experience leading a career services office in higher education

Demonstrated experience in generating revenue opportunities through external partnerships with corporations and donors

Experience with data and assessment, preferably within the context of higher education and career services

SKILLS
RELATED SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

o Experience leading teams, which includes supervision of professional staff
o Experience leading change and innovation, resulting in a high level of performance outcomes
o Expertise and understanding of emerging trends and innovations within the field of higher
education
o Strong ability to collaborate with multiple and diverse constituents to accomplish goals
o Analytical mind and problem solver with an ability to think systemically
o Leadership in using metrics to assess and evaluate work
o Experience leveraging technology to streamline and increase the impact of programs and work
o Previous experience leading a career services office in higher education
o Demonstrated experience in generating revenue opportunities through external partnerships with
corporations and donors
o Experience with data and assessment, preferably within the context of higher education and career
service

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This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.