Assistant Director of Employer Relations, CAES

Posting Number S14007P Working Title Assistant Director of Employer Relations, CAES Department DAR-Career Center About the University of Georgia About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website https://give.uga.edu/ and https://dar.uga.edu/ and www.career.uga.edu and https://www.caes.uga.edu/ 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 Advertised Salary $69,680 Posting Date 08/13/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 11/01/2025 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.
• For the first two years, this role will be based within the Career Center, be physically located in Conner Hall, and will report to the Director of Employer Relations within the Career Center. The position will also collaborate closely with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) on a daily basis, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to an Associate Dean of CAES. After the initial two-year period, the position will transition to be based within CAES, with physical placement in the college and no official reporting line to Career Center.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement USG Core Values Statement

Classification Title Student Services Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• The preferred qualifications for this position include a master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, and/or experience in the agricultural sector.
• Agricultural sector experience and knowledge of industry trends.
• Career services experience. Specifically, employer relations and event planning experience.
• Career assessment experience.
• Ability to work with various groups and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Position Summary Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Proven ability to manage employer relationships, as well as faculty and staff relationships
• Knowledgeable of career needs, skills, and trends related to alumni, general career development, and job market trends
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; excellent presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects; strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated program development and events coordination experience
• Proficient computer skills, especially web-based technology

• 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 evenings and weekends as necessary
• Work in a standard office environment
• Travel in and out of state as necessary
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time
• 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 20 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

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 Background Investigation Policy

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a menu of opportunities employers can choose from (recruitment activities, classroom presentations, student organization speaker opportunities, and special events) to engage with students. Evaluate annually.
• Consult with employers on their campus recruiting strategy and encourage participation in career fairs and other student engagement opportunities.
• Provide high-quality customer service to employers throughout their engagement with the College.
• Network with employers at career fairs and recruiting events to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Stay attuned to industry trends impacting the College.
• Manage employer contacts and track engagement activity utilizing data from the donor database (GAIL) and the job and internship posting platform (Handshake).

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate information about upcoming events and programming to relevant
• stakeholders and leaders.
• Promote employer engagement events to students utilizing CAES digital signage, listservs, newsletters, social media, and more, coordinating with the Career Center, CAES Office of Marketing and Communications, and the CAES Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
• Meet regularly with faculty in the College to understand alignment of academic programs and industry needs.
• Support the planning and execution of the annual Agricultural and Environmental Career & Internship Fair.
• Work closely with the College's career consultant and other personnel to develop and execute the employer relations strategy.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and implement annual assessment and evaluation plan to measure program effectiveness. The plan should gather feedback from students, faculty, and employers.
• Use assessment data to make informed decisions about future engagement.

Percentage of time 15