Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5. Occasional after hours may be needed.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 12/09/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title Program Coordinator II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
• The preferred qualifications for this position include a master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field.
• Career services, student affairs, and/or mentorship program experience is preferred.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Student Engagement & Programs Manager will lead and enhance all student programs and initiatives across the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (Institute) which currently include: the Vinson Institute Fellows Program, PROPEL Rural Scholars Program, and Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP); as well as new student orientation, student engagement, student professional development, and student recruitment efforts. The incumbent will also collaborate with the HR team on the broader employee experience.

The Student Engagement & Programs Manager will collaborate internally across each of the Institute's eight divisions to accomplish tasks. This position will also serve as the primary point of contact with external stakeholders, including but not limited to, schools/colleges, Graduate School, Experiential Learning, Student Affairs, Office of Academic and Community Engagement, Career Center, etc. to cultivate and strengthen our partnerships across campus and enhance our student programs. Independent judgment is involved to plan, prioritize and organize the workload, as well as evaluate and implement meaningful changes to student program practices or procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Competencies:

• Understand and appreciate the values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and public service.
• Strategic thinking skills to develop and operationalize short- and long-term student employee projects and initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of multi-faceted tasks in a timely manner.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative work style, and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• A self-starter who thinks and acts creatively, encourages innovative thinking, problem solving and consensus building.
• Work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Remember, organize, and consistently focus on a large amount of detail and derive appropriate conclusions.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Creative thinker who can receive constructive feedback on ideas.
• Articulate a proposal clearly and concisely for a new strategy or solution to a problem so that others can quickly and easily understand.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Drive long distances within the state of Georgia
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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 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) 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.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
ENGAGEMENT - Engage internal and external stakeholders.

Actions include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other departments on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative issues; facilitates seminars, meetings, special projects, and problem resolution.
• Serving as point of information for challenges and innovations regarding student engagement, experience, assessment, and reporting for CVIOG & PSO faculty and staff.
• Collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in designing and executing CVIOG student programs.
• Supervising one to two Graduate Assistants.
• Co-leading the PROPEL Rural Scholars Program.
• Leading the Vinson Institute Fellows Program.
• Co-leading the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) with UGA's GLIP Coordinator.
• Cultivating relationships with campus partners to improve our student recruitment strategies and our talent pool with individuals with wide range of professional and academic experiences.
• Providing recommendations and direction for designing and publishing the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training resources, and/or newsletters as appropriate for the Institute's student programs and initiatives.
• Designing and executing stewardship strategies to express gratitude to our student employees and student mentors.
• Designing and executing social media and marketing campaigns in coordination with the Office of Communications to better tell our story around our student employees, student programs and their overall impact.
• Collaborating with the HR Team on broader employee engagement strategies and initiatives, when requested.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Provide structure and direction for the Institute's student programs.

Actions include, but are not limited to:

• Designing, developing, and producing a master project plan and implementation schedule for each student program.
• Conducting all coordination for and managing the execution of all student related events.
• Evaluating, designing, and implementing programs/events to enrich the student experience at the Institute.
• Providing recommendations and direction for the design and facilitation of CVIOG New Student Orientation each semester.
• Providing leadership for the development, implementation, and marketing of the Institute's student programs.
• Providing recommendations and directions to improve each of the Institute's student programs.
• Designing and executing programs to enhance our students' personal and professional development.
• Coordinating and implementing the activities of students, faculty, and/or staff engaged in implementation and administration of program goals.
• Evaluating and elevating each of the Institute's student programs/initiatives for continuous quality improvement.
• Exploring the design and implementation of alumni programs to keep our student graduates informed and inspired.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION - Provide timely communication and accurate reporting for the Institute's student programs.

Actions include, but are not limited to:

• Inputting programs and participant data in the Quantitative Performance Measures (QPM), GAIL, and our project portfolio management system.
• Collecting and analyzing data; preparing scheduled and special reports; and maintaining program records and statistical information.
• Performing clerical and administrative support tasks, including developing and editing program correspondence, reports, and resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Tracy Harper Recruitment Contact Email trharper@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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   • YES
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents