Management Development Program Associate Jobs in Newnan, GA

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Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.
As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.
In addition to our commitment to student success, we also value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support the needs of our faculty and staff. From competitive compensation to health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities to work-life balance initiatives, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued.
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Job Summary
The Program Engagement Associate (PEA), reporting to the Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Business, is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of career and student engagement initiatives. The role advances career readiness and professional development by delivering a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality experiences, programs, activities, and events that connect students and stakeholders to meaningful academic and professional opportunities aligned with the mission of the School of Business.
Responsibilities
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Assess, document, and monitor student career development and engagement needs by collaborating with School of Business faculty, staff, and students and by analyzing student participation data, feedback, and engagement trends.
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Design, coordinate, and deliver career focused engagement programs, experiential learning activities, and events that advance career readiness and professional development for School of Business students and alumni.
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Plan and execute communication and promotional strategies to advertise career readiness programming by creating and disseminating targeted messaging to students through email, digital platforms, and social media, and by promoting awareness and utilization of programs through presentations to classes, student organizations, and other School of Business audiences.
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Develop and maintain relationships with employer and community partners to understand workforce and labor market needs and to facilitate employer participation in student engagement, recruitment, and experiential learning activities.
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Align students with appropriate internships, experiential learning, and employment opportunities by identifying qualified candidates, preparing students for participation, and making referrals in coordination with employer partners and career advising resources.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of co curricular career engagement programming by designing and administering surveys and other assessment tools and analyzing engagement and outcomes data, and prepare and deliver reports presenting key metrics, trend analysis, and evidence based recommendations to strengthen School of Business career readiness initiatives.
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Manage the School of Business Torch Team Ambassadors program by coordinating recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of participating students.
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Provide planning, coordination, and implementation support for School of Business student engagement initiatives, including recruitment and orientation activities, registered student organizations and honor societies, student advisory boards, faculty led initiatives, field trips, and Career Readiness Council efforts.
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Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned in support of the School of Business's student engagement, career readiness, and institutional objectives.
Required Qualifications

• 2 Year/Associate Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications
Two to three years of student-related work experience in a professional or academic environment with exposure to enrollment management functions, higher education systems and basic project management duties to include meeting and event logistics.
Proposed Salary
$38,300 - $45,900; Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of higher education operations, student engagement practices, and career readiness programming.
Knowledge enrollment management concepts and the student lifecycle within a business school or similar academic environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute programs, events, and meetings with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in presentations to various audiences.
Ability to develop and implement basic assessment and evaluation tools, analyze results, and contribute to data-informed recommendations.
Ability to use common higher education systems and digital tools, including Microsoft Excel, for data tracking, communication, and report preparation.
Ability to support student leadership development and provide supervision or guidance to student participants or ambassadors.
Skill in basic project management
Skill in general social media content creation
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 .
Conditions of Employment
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.
Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Other Information
Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.