Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S03155P Working Title PROGRAM COORDINATOR II Department Research OIBR Administration 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 (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 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 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 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 Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Periodic evening and weekend work as well as attendance at overnight, out-of-town trainings.

Advertised Salary $32,000 – 39,000 Posting Date 05/15/2019 Open until filled No Closing Date 06/30/2019 Proposed Starting Date 07/08/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Outside Athens EEO Policy 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.

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional Pay Grade FLSA Job Family Outreach Services FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualificaitons.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a master’s degree with 2 years of related experience, OR completion of a bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related experience. Experience as an educator and working directly with families preferred.

Position Summary

The HMRE Program Coordinator is part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension program of UGA Cooperative Extension. We seek to fill one (1) position, serving as the primary representative for the UGA HMRE Project in one multi-county cluster (3). Cluster 3 includes Greene, Jasper, Morgan, Newton (home Extension office), and Rockdale counties. The HMRE Program Coordinator will be primarily responsible for community engagement to implement HMRE services, program administration, identifying and supervising community-based facilitators who will deliver HMRE services, monitoring and evaluating program implementation efforts, and performing other duties deemed necessary by the Project Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to effectively communicate with at-risk individuals and couples;
Ability to plan and implement required project components described below;
Ability to implement, evaluate and insure compliance with research protocols;
Ability to supervise the work of community-based facilitators and student interns;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills;
Basic word processing and data entry skills;
Have exceptional organization skills and a high level of initiative;
Demonstrate professional behavior;
Have knowledge of community resources within assigned counties;
Work as a team member with Cooperative Extension offices, Division of Family and Children Services, Family Connection Partnership, and other community partners;
Evening and weekend work, travel throughout the assigned area and attendance at overnight out-of-town meetings and trainings;
Driver’s license, insurance and personal vehicle for official duty travel; Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with UGA policies;
complete background check as defined by UGA policies.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, walking

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? 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

Program Administration.

Recruit families to the project. Identify, hire, and supervise community-based facilitators who will deliver HMRE services. Participate in HMRE trainings and supervise the work of community-based facilitators in delivering the established curriculum, substituting as facilitator when necessary. Supervise UGA student interns to support family engagement, case management, and other HMRE services. Make home visits and phone calls to families for recruitment, retention and other purposes related to the HMRE project. Identify and prepare meeting spaces for program implementation. Arrange catering services as well as services to meet transportation and childcare needs of participating families. Assist facilitators in evaluating program implementation, resolving problems, and assuring quality and fidelity of program delivery.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Community Engagement.

Develop and maintain community partnerships to successfully implement HMRE services and establish referral sources. Attend meetings held by community partners. Promote community awareness of the HMRE services through community organizations, events and other local programs and activities. Prepare letters, press releases, informational brochures, and other media related to the project.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation.

Document recruitment, retention, attendance, and assessment progress data. Complete administrative and quality assurance paperwork. Gather and maintain contact information for families. Insure that participant attendance and other information are reported accurately. Maintain confidentiality of participants’ information collected for research purposes, as defined by the UGA IRB policies. Prepare reports as requested. Participate in regularly scheduled project-related meetings.

Percentage of time 20 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter