Student Athletes

Welcome to our community for Mercer Student Athletes! This virtual online community is a dedicated space for students to connect, peruse resources, and find valuable information to help in any stage of your career journey.

The Center for Career and Professional Development is proud to partner with the Mercer Athletics Office of Student Athlete Support Services to serve student athletes. We encourage students to use both of our offices for their career planning and future.

How Student Athletes Can Stand Out in an AI and Tech-Driven Job Market

Student athletes have to balance classes, practices, competitions, and team obligations all at the same time, which puts them in a unique position to build some valuable career skills. The best part is, these skills are a perfect fit for …

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Making the Grade on the Road: How College Athletes Can Succeed While Missing Classes

College athletes face a unique challenge: balancing their academic responsibilities with the demands of travel for competitions. While sports provide incredible opportunities, the frequent absences from class can disrupt study routines and make staying on top of coursework difficult. Today, …

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How to Get a Job in Professional Sports–and Become a General Manager

There are few jobs more appealing to high school and college athletes than becoming an executive for a professional sports organization and it’s easy to see why. It’s a highly prestigious, visible job that comes with a lot of perks. …

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Career Resources

Career preparation for student-athletes is similar to that of all college students. Some unique circumstances exist, however, that are specific …

Contact & Location

Address

Macon Campus
Wiggs Hall, 1st Floor
1501 Mercer University Dr
Macon, GA 31207

Atlanta Campus
Student Affairs Building, Suite 104
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341

Henry County Regional Academic Center
Library, Office #150
160 Henry Parkway
McDonough, Georgia 30253

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm