Leadership Development Generalist

Position Summary

Applications are invited for two Leadership Development Generalist faculty positions at the nationally recognized J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia. These positions will focus on individual, organizational, and community-level training and technical assistance. They are 12-month renewable contract positions at the University of Georgia in the public service promotion track, for which position guidelines have been established by the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach and the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia.

The successful candidates will serve as members of the Fanning faculty and carry out the Fanning Institute’s mission of strengthening communities, organizations, and individuals through leadership development, training, and education. Fanning faculty develop, deliver, and evaluate leadership development programming and trainings for communities, organizations, and individuals.

The position will supervise graduate and undergraduate students and programmatic staff as necessary. It will involve travel throughout the state and beyond with frequent daily, overnight, and weekend travel depending on work program.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Salary commensurate with qualifications. Applications received prior to February 28, 2023 will receive full consideration. Anticipated start date is May 15, 2023.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1541P

Working Title

Leadership Development Generalist

Department

PSO-Fanning Inst Ldership Devl

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 3,000 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

Anticipated Start Date

05/15/2023

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

01/23/2023

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).

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Public Service Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Public Service Assistant

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in leadership development, adult education, nonprofit management, organizational behavior and development, public administration, law, negotiation and conflict management, or related field.

Additional Requirements

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

• Competency in facilitation, training, instructional design, strategic planning, and business development.
• Expertise in developing client relationships that enhance the Institutes revenue needs.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in:

• Leadership development program design, delivery, and evaluation;
• Working as a trainer or facilitator with basic knowledge of team building, group dynamics, personality assessments, and communication skills;
• Planning for communities and non-profit organizations such as chambers of commerce;
• Designing and conducting applied research for projects;
• Developing robust client relationships;
• Organizational capacity building in areas such as programmatic
  evaluation/assessment;
• Understanding group process and how to design, implement and evaluate what the clients’ needs are;
• Working with a variety of populations in Georgia.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Specific skills sought in the successful candidate include:

• Designing and implementing stakeholder engagement processes that address complex community challenges;
• Working with corporations, chamber of commerce, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and the like on initiatives and trainings consistent with the mission of the University of Georgia ;
• Designing and delivering leadership development programming;
• Executive coaching in a variety of leadership settings.
• Ability to work in teams, often as the leader of the team, and willing to work as needed throughout the entirety of a project or program.
• Ability to drive state vehicles.
• Possess the capacity to work in various settings and help clients address a broad range of issues and needs through leadership development, training, and education.
• Understand and embrace the land grant mission of public service and outreach at the University of Georgia, including serving the needs varied individuals and communities
• Skilled communicator, capable of leading high quality leadership training programs and facilitating meetings and group discussions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with the public, interdisciplinary faculty, and undergraduate and graduate students.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

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?

No

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

No

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

• Work in teams to integrate knowledge from many disciples as well as apply experience-based understanding of relationships and community dynamics.
• Work to address societal and community problems in an environment that encourages participatory processes – both internally and externally – and be capable of resolving conflicts and building consensus on issues of public importance through leadership development, training, and education

Percentage Of Time

33

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead high quality leadership training programs and facilitate meetings and group discussions.

Percentage Of Time

33

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work independently and in teams to generate a work program that helps support the Institute’s revenue needs.
• Participate as appropriate in public relations, applied research, and professional development activities, and assist other faculty in leadership development programming.

Percentage Of Time

34

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts
2. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation