Director – Career & Student Success

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Provide strategic leadership for student success, retention, accessibility, student support services, career development, workforce readiness, and employment initiatives .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSavannah • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student success strategies, career development, and compliance with educational regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate programs, and analyze data to enhance student engagement and retention.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeThree Years Related Work ExperienceKnowledge of ADA, Section 504, FERPAProficiency with Student Information SystemsSkills in Data Analysis and Assessment

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Hard Skills

Career DevelopmentProgram CoordinationData AnalysisEvent CoordinationProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM PlatformsMicrosoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseSelective Service Registration

Industry Keywords

Student SuccessWorkforce DevelopmentCareer ServicesCompliance RequirementsRetention Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for student success, retention, accessibility, student support services, career development, workforce readiness, and employment initiatives
Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate Student Success Coaches and student support services personnel
Develop, implement, and assess programs supporting student persistence, completion, equitable access, engagement, and career placement
Monitor student success metrics and recommend improvement strategies
Coordinate academic advising, career coaching, student support, accessibility services, retention initiatives, and early alert interventions
Ensure compliance with ADA, Section 504, FERPA, TCSG policies, and applicable regulations
Administer career services, including career exploration, assessments, planning, résumé development, interview preparation, job search assistance, networking, and professional skills programs
Develop employer, workforce, economic development, and community partnerships
Coordinate recruiting activities, internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, career fairs, hiring events, and employer information sessions
Match student skills and qualifications with employment opportunities and monitor placement outcomes
Integrate career readiness into student engagement, leadership, orientation, and co-curricular programs
Maintain records and prepare reports on career services, placement, retention, and student success outcomes
Represent the College at community, workforce, and employer events
Serve on institutional committees and workgroups as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field
Three (3) years of related work experience in career services, advising, counseling, workforce development, student success, student affairs, or a related field
Experience coordinating programs, projects, or services that support student success or career development
Candidates must pass a criminal background check
Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers
Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume
All male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration
Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, FERPA, TCSG policies, and student services compliance requirements
Proficiency with student information systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of labor market and workforce trends
Skills in data analysis and assessment, event and program coordination, and organizational and project management
Candidates may be required to submit a valid driver's license, proof of insurability, and/or a driver's history report for positions involving state travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package
Paid state holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package