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The 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 Schools 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.

The Director oversees career-related curriculum integration employer partnerships student coaching and programming outcomes reporting and staff development across the Macon and Atlanta campuses. With an emphasis on consistency accountability and measurable outcomes the Director serves as the central leader ensuring that business students receive high-quality equitable career preparation regardless of location or modality.

The Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement is the senior leader responsible for overseeing strategic career development initiatives for students and alumni in the School of Business. The Director supervises the Associate Director and provides leadership in employer engagement curriculum integration community partnerships and student outcomes. A primary emphasis is placed on teaching oversight for embedded career development courses (BUS 202 BUS 302 BUS 305) strengthening corporate relationships and aligning programming with industry needs.

Qualifications:

A masters degree in business management or a related field and four years of related experience which can include counseling students and/or student services experience are required. Candidates must become proficient in MS Office and Career Services software as well as possess the ability to use communication and virtual collaboration tools (i.e. MS Teams Zoom Webex Google Meet etc.).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated coaching skills to effectively support and guide students and alumni in their academic and career development.

• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities with a proven capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality service to a diverse population of students and alumni with cultural competence and sensitivity.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for administrative coordination reporting and professional correspondence.

• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with students alumni colleagues and external stakeholders including employers.

• Advanced presentation and communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both internal and external audiences.

• Solid background in advising counseling consulting guidance or teaching with the ability to adapt approaches to individual needs and goals.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain strong professional relationships across a range of constituencies.

• Capacity to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy timeliness and attention to detail.

• Willingness ability and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel for events conferences and professional development as required.

• High level of discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History

Required Document Attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional 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 Mercers 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. Mercers 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!

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