Umesh P.
5.0
10+ Years in Higher Education Talent Management
Studied at Clayton State College
Works at University of Georgia
Available Saturday at 5:00 AM UTC
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Umesh’s Higher Education Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
50+ people coached for Higher Education
I have coached 50+ clients interested in starting careers in Higher Education. As a hiring manager in this space, I know how to navigate these job boards, decipher language, and craft effective resumes and cover letters to meet the needs of unique offices and roles.
Umesh can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Classroom Management
Salary Negotiation
Higher Education Administration
Umesh also coaches for Master’s Programs and Career Development. View all.
Work Experience
Director of Career Development
University of Georgia
August 2024 - Present
As Director of Career Development and Programs, I lead the strategic management and professional development of a dedicated team of career development professionals, including direct supervision of four Assistant Directors. I oversee Career Development Talent Management, as well as the planning and execution of 50+ programs each semester, designed to empower students and foster career readiness. I also manage the Arch Ready Professionalism Program, ensuring its continued success in preparing students for professional excellence. As a member of the leadership team, I collaborate on strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and drive efforts to create meaningful opportunities for student success and engagement.
Associate Director of Career Services
University of Georgia
August 2022 - August 2024
I provide personalized career coaching to our alumni while supervising a team of two career consultants and a graduate assistant. I ensure alumni have access to top-notch career resources and programming through a variety of avenues. Additionally, I play an integral role in the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and collaborating with colleagues to ensure we provide the highest level of service. Furthermore, I create and execute marketing initiatives that engage our alumni community and help them stay connected to the services we offer, in addition to assisting in event planning and execution! Graduate Students, Higher Education and +20 skills
Career Consultant
University of Georgia
March 2022 - August 2022
As a Career Consultant for undergraduate students in Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, Real Estate, and Management, I offered resume reviews, mock interviews, and personalized coaching. I collaborated closely with campus partners and regularly deliver presentations to ensure our students have access to top-notch resources. Additionally, I contributed to the Terry College of Business by identifying opportunities to enhance the student experience and support our community's career goals. Higher Education, Interview Preparation and +12 skills
Academic Advisor
University of Georgia Housing
November 2019 - July 2020
- Served as a four-year advisor for the Mathematics Department in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, maintaining a roster of approximately 200 students - Created and maintained department social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) by posting up to 10 items per week - Updated and streamlined department's Faculty Mentor program by connecting faculty and students regularly to promote greater career development - Assisted in the creation of staff training modules by conducting research on best practices and piloting programs prior to implementation - Onboarded new hires and trained them on advising and UGA systems - Led training on DegreeWorks Planner to a group of 15 Academic Advisors Higher Education, Administration and +8 skills
Academic Advisor
University of Georgia Housing
March 2018 - November 2019
- Supervised a team of 5 Academic Advisors all working with Teacher Preparation programs in the College of Education - Hired and trained new advisors on best practices and formal training on advising and UGA systems - Crafted Strategic Planning goals for the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising - Served as faculty liaison for 10 academic programs within the College - Assisted in the creation of 11 Double Dawgs programs in TESOL & World Language Education and Science Education - Assisted with the development of TESOL and Educational Studies areas of emphasis in the BSED World Language Education major - Managed 1000+ student records to ensure proper advising assignments and to balance advisor workload - Collaborated with campus partners to maximize visibility and to connect students to necessary resources Higher Education, Administration and +11 skills
Academic Advisor
University of Georgia Housing
January 2016 - March 2018
- Advised students in English Education, World Language Education, Mathematics Education, and Science Education with a population of approximately 250 students within the College of Education - Created unique 4-year plans for each student using DegreeWorks and adjusted plans based on student needs each semester - Conducted prospective student visits with the Office of Student Engagement - Delivered College of Education orientation presentations during Summer, Winter, and Transfer Student Orientation sessions - Represented the College at UGA recruiting events such as New Dawgs, Georgia Future Educators Day, and majors fairs Higher Education, Skilled Multi-tasker and +6 skills
Graduate Student instructor
University at BUffalo
August 2014 - December 2015
- Led 3 recitation sessions per week with a total of 75 students continuing the instruction provided class lectures - Created unique curriculum for 3 courses (World Civilizations I, World Civilizations II, and African American History) - Crafted 2 new "Topics" courses for the department of Transnational Studies - Planned and taught a First Year Seminar for the Department of New Student and Student Transitions Higher Education, Microsoft Outlook and +2 skills
Education
Clayton State College
Master of Business Administration, Strategic Leadership Development
2024 - 2025
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
Work towards PhD, American Studies
2013 - 2015
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