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 will be 12-month renewable contract positions at the University of Georgia in the public service promotion track guidelines established by the office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

The successful candidates will serve as a member 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 Fanning faculty is interdisciplinary, and individual faculty members:

• Work in teams to integrate knowledge from many disciplines as well as apply experience-based understanding of relationships and community dynamics.
• Possess the capacity to work in diverse settings and help clients address a broad range of societal 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 of underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged individuals and communities.
• Are skilled communicators, capable of leading high quality leadership training programs and facilitating meetings and group discussions.
• Commit to working 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 import.
• 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.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students and programmatic staff as necessary.
• Are based in Athens, with frequent daily, overnight, and weekend travel depending on work program.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application will remain open until filled with priority consideration provided for applications received on or before November 7, 2021. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2022. All applicants must apply online with a cover letter indicating interest and qualifications, current vita-resume, and three professional references.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1011P

Working Title

Leadership Development Generalist

Department

PSO-Fanning Inst Ldership Devl

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

None

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

01/01/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

10/07/2021

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

Masters degree in leadership development, adult education, nonprofit management, organizational behavior, public administration, or related field.
For information regarding the specific ranks please see Additional Requirements.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidates will be appointed at the rank of Public Service Assistant, Public Service Associate, or Senior Public Service Associate. For information about requirements for each rank, please see the Public Service and Outreach Guidelines for Appointments and Promotion .

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

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; and
• Working with a variety of underrepresented populations in Georgia.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Competency in facilitation, training, instructional design, strategic planning, and business development.
• Experience in developing client relationships that enhance the Institute’s revenue needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with the public, interdisciplinary faculty, and undergraduate and graduate students.
• 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.

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)

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

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