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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
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Job Summary
The Career Development Coordinator ll will assist in providing leadership and direction for career development and graduate and professional school planning; providing both co-curricular programming and advising to students and alumni. The Career Development Coordinator ll will serve as the primary liaison to select majors in the College of Arts & Sciences and College of Health Sciences and will help lead the planning of two fairs a year and the development and implementation of graduate and professional school programming.
Responsibilities
Advising - 50
- Advise and coach students in one-on-one and group settings (including workshops and class presentations) on various career-related and graduate/professional school planning topics to include but not limited to c/v, cover letters and resume reviews, mock interviews, career and major exploration, personal statement reviews, graduate school and professional school application process, career transition topics, graduate and professional school search strategies, and shadowing/internships/job search strategies.
- Stay current on trends, resources, research, and recruitment activities that impact students' employability, as well as those affecting students applying to graduate and professional schools.
- Research career information and resources to assist students with graduate/professional school planning and career decision-making.
Program Management - 30
- Develop, manage, coordinate, and implement graduate and professional school and career development information/resources and co-curricular career development programming.
- Programming to include but not limited to two fairs, information sessions with graduate admissions representatives visiting campus, professional development and graduate and professional school preparation activities such as workshops, networking events in partnership with the Employer Relations/Internships team, class presentations, and all other activities that support the Career Planning Milestones and student professional development needs.
- Lead student assistant training and supervising office interns and student staff.
Liaison - 15
- Serve as a liaison with assigned academic departments based on discipline clusters to communicate programs, services, and student needs.
- Partner with internal and external partners to connect students with additional resources that enhance career development efforts and employability.
- Disseminates information on graduate and professional school preparation, career development resources and makes appropriate referrals.
Other - 5
- Perform additional administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Master's degree in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field.
Required Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in career services, academic advising, or related functional area with one-on-one advising.
- Candidates should have experience in and an understanding of career advising and program development at a collegiate level and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, alumni and employers.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
2-3 years of full-time professional experience within career services or a similar functional area within higher education.
Proposed Salary
This position is a pay grade 8. The available salary range is $47,476.00 to $55,120.00. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.
For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Capable of multi-tasking and setting priorities within a team environment
- Ability to use technology for tracking and monitoring student progress for completing career development plans and career outcomes.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the graduate and professional school application process and student development theories to identify, select, and implement career coaching/advising/counseling interventions and techniques appropriate to student goals.
- Knowledge of employability skills and ability to help students connect their experience to these skills.
SKILLS
- Leadership, assessing student needs, and working with them to develop career action plans.
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to build strong advising relationships to increase student engagement and use of career resources and services.
- Design skills using Microsoft Office or Adobe products for developing professional online and printed resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, program development and assessment, and presentation skills.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will 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 may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• Credit Check
• DMV Check