Director, Academic & Career Integration

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 coordinates the alignment of curriculum with career competencies and outcomes, ensuring that students can identify and communicate the skills they gain through their academic experiences. The director collaborates across departments to embed career readiness into academic experiences, enhancing student success and post‑graduate outcomes.

The position supervises two program managers (for VMock and the Working Learner program) and works collaboratively across the Division of Student Success and the entire university.

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge‑sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

• 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.

• Master's degree and four years of experience; or a combination of education and experience in 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)

Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit a complete GSU application, resume, and cover letter (recommended) at the time of submission. Final candidates must provide three professional references.

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.

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.