Assistant Vice President Professional Readiness and Experiential Programs

Assistant Vice President for Professional Readiness and Experiential Programs

Department:
Professional Readiness and Experiential Programs

Reports To:

Vice President for Professional Readiness and Experiential Programs

Location:

Young Harris College – Young Harris, Georgia

Position Type:
Full-Time, 12-month

Young Harris College, a private liberal arts institution nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, seeks an energetic, charismatic, and student-centered Assistant Vice President for Professional Readiness and Experiential Programs (PREP). The AVP will work closely with the Vice President for PREP to build innovative co-curricular, extracurricular and professional readiness programming. This position is ideal for a dynamic professional who thrives in a collaborative, small-college environment and is passionate about empowering students to discover and pursue their purpose through career development, experiential learning, and community engagement.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for career education aligned with the College’s mission and liberal arts values.
• Lead the design, delivery, and assessment of programs and services supporting students’ career exploration, internship experiences, and post-graduate success.
• Collaborate with high-impact practice directors for undergraduate research, honors program, study away, community-based service, and fellowships & scholarships.
• Supervise and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and student-focused team culture.

• Provide individualized and group career counseling on career decision-making, job and internship searches, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, and graduate/professional school applications.
• Plan and facilitate career-related events such as job fairs, employer panels, networking receptions, and skill-building workshops.
• Partner with the Office of Alumni Engagement to develop meaningful connections between students and YHC alumni for mentoring and career networking opportunities.
• Ensure accessibility of career resources to all students, with a focus on inclusive and equitable career outcomes.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national employers to expand job, internship, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate career readiness and experiential learning into the curriculum.
• Represent YHC at professional conferences, employer site visits, and community events to promote the College’s students and programs.

• Manage departmental budget, technology platforms, and data systems for tracking outcomes and assessing impact.
• Maintain and expand the College’s online career management system (e.g., Handshake) and social media presence.
• Prepare and present annual reports and strategic plans to campus leadership.

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Student Affairs, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in career services, student development, employer relations, or related work.
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships with employers, alumni, and faculty.
• Proven ability to design and implement creative, engaging, and measurable career programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; must be comfortable engaging with students, faculty, staff, employers, parents, and alumni.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities, including experience supervising staff and managing budgets.

• Experience working in a small college or liberal arts environment.
• Familiarity with career management platforms such as Handshake.

Applications must include a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants must apply online using the College’s HR portal. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026.

Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE M/F/D/V.