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Director, Academic & Career Integration

Georgia State University
$95,000-$100,000
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Dec 08, 2025
Description : The Director of Academic and Career Integration Enrollment Services The Director of Academic and Career Integration serves as a vital connector between faculty, academic programs, and career development resources. This role is responsible for helping faculty align curriculum with career competencies and outcomes, ensuring that students can clearly identify and communicate the skills they gain through their academic experiences. The director works collaboratively across departments to integrate career readiness into academic experiences, enhancing both student success and post-graduate outcomes. This position will supervise two program managers (for VMock and the Working Learner program - both key initiatives of the strategic plan), and work collaboratively across the division of Student Success and the entire university. WHAT MAKES THE Enrollment Services Department A GREAT PLACE? * Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. * A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners. * Professional development opportunity and mentorship * A rapidly growing center within an academic setting HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO * Partner with faculty from each meta major to identify and articulate career-relevant skills embedded in course content. * Support curriculum development that incorporates career competences (e.g. NACE Career Readiness Competencies). * Train faculty to use the Skills Briefcase in iCollege to document the development of career ready skills. * Facilitate workshops or training for faculty on integrating career content and outcomes into syllabi and teaching. * Collaborate with academic departments to embed career exploration and skill-building activities into courses. * Develop resources and tools to help faculty connect academic content to industry trends and employer expectations. * Work with Career Services to align academic programming with employer needs and labor market data. * Serve as a liaison between academic units and career services to foster a culture of career readiness across campus. * Promote high-impact practices such as internships, project-based learning, and co-curricular experiences that bridge classroom learning with career preparation. * Supervise project managers for the working learner program, VMock, and other strategic career initiatives. * Track and assess the impact of academic-career integration initiatives on student outcomes. * Support other divisional projects and duties as assigned. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Hiring Qualifications: Master's degree and four years of experience; or a combination of education and experience with career readiness, curricular development and/or internships and experiential learning; experience teaching at a college level or working closely with college faculty is preferred. College/Business Unit : Student Services Department : Enrollment Services Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : M-F 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM Salary : $95,000-$100,000 Pay Grade : B42 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 12/08/25, 7:00:44 PM Closing Date : 12/23/25, 4:59:00 AM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission: * A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended) Final candidates must provide three professional references. #LI-KH1 Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.