Public Service Faculty- Operations Coordinator

Position Summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as an Operations Coordinator, a Public Service & Outreach faculty member. The Archway Partnership is a Public Service and Outreach Unit under the leadership of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach ( PSO ), where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and professional development opportunities exist.
The Operations Coordinator is a senior member of the Archway Partnership leadership team and is essential in building strategic relationships both across the State of Georgia and within the University of Georgia to ensure the success of the Archway Partnership. The Operations Coordinator is key to ensuring that the Archway Partnership process of community engagement and outreach provides rewarding experiences for local stakeholders, student experiential learning and faculty scholarship. The position carries rank in the public service faculty career ladder of the University of Georgia. This is a statewide position and requires the ability to travel to locations across Georgia during the day, in the evening, and on weekends as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include:
1) letter of interest
2) resume/cv
3) the name, address, phone number of three references
**please note letter of recommendations may be requested at a later time.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1384P

Working Title

Public Service Faculty- Operations Coordinator

Department

PSO-Archway Partnership

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

11/07/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

09/16/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement

PLEASE NOTE : On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Public Service Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of a Master’s degree in public administration, urban/regional planning, public policy, public health, higher education, community development, business, non-profit management, or related field

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

1. Six to eight years’ experience in the areas of community development, economic development, public administration, planning, and/or community organizing, regional planning, or related field
2. One to three years’ supervisory experience with students, staff or faculty potions.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

1. History of working with communities and organizations, organizing, publicizing, and implementing community dialogue, administrative writing, presenting, computer skills, and project management skills.
2. Background engaging with academic research, grant writing, program design and evaluation, or teaching
3. Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
4. Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail, including the ability to present scientific, technical, and programmatic information to diverse audiences and the ability to articulate a vision of public service, community outreach and engagement
6. Demonstrated abilities coordinating and leading inter-disciplinary and/or inter-departmental processes to advance a strategic priority of an institution or organization
7. Track record of successful grant writing
8. Expertise in program evaluation or assessment and economic impact.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Recruits, trains, and supervises the Archway Professional in communities and serves as Interim Archway Professional when vacancies occur
2. Works closely with the Director and the leadership team to identify and prepare new communities for the Archway Partnership process as well as guide graduating communities through their closure process
3. Works with business manager to monitor and manage partnership community funds with local partners
4. Networks and develops relationships with key state agencies, University System of Georgia institutions, and colleges within the Technical College System of Georgia
5. Engages with regional partnerships, non-profit organizations, professional trade groups, private colleges and universities, business and industry, and others to extend the reach of collaborative efforts, impacts and resources
6. Builds project teams of students-faculty-staff to leverage expertise for community projects and initiatives
7. Serves as Archway Partnership Liaison with campus schools, colleges, institutes, centers, departments, and other entities to link UGA resources (faculty and students) to community identified needs
8. Documents activities and program impact, as well as participating in research and scholarly activities as a Public Service and Outreach faculty member

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation