Posting Details

Posting NumberS05287PWorking TitlePublic Service Professional - RosemondDepartmentEcology Dean's OfficeAbout 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/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websitePosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm with travel up to 4 weeks per year

Advertised Salary$39,900Posting Date10/19/2020Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date02/01/2021Special Instructions to Applicants

The proposed end date for this position is February 1, 2026.

Location of VacancyAthens Area 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification TitlePublic Service Professional ADFLSAExemptJob FamilyFTE1.00Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred QualificationsPosition Summary

The Public Service Professional will provide oversight and coordination of a program funded by the National Science Foundation, termed the ‘Emerge’ program. The Emerge program in conducted in coordination with a scientific society, the Society for Freshwater Science. The Public Service Professional will be the project coordinator of this program that provides experiences for underrepresented scholars in attending workshops, scientific meetings, and in online learning. The coordinator will manage the project budget, maintain all project records, oversee travel and meeting logistics for participants and activity leaders, facilitate and schedule regular communication between the project steering committee, the external advisory board, the emerge scholars selection committee, the external evaluator and other key collaborators. The project coordinator will also lead communication efforts, including creating and maintaining a website, developing communication materials and distributing information through multiple channels, including social media.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Computer software competencies: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data management.
Experience studying or working in the field of freshwater science, within an academic, government, or private sector setting.
Ability to learn and follow purchasing and reimbursement protocols.
Ability to learn National Science Foundation budget protocols.
Ability to develop and submit annual reports.
Knowledge of template-based (e.g., WordPress) website development and management.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with people and stakeholders from diverse geographies and cultures.
Demonstrated written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple program activities (including travel).
Event planning skills
Ability to travel up to four weeks per year.
Email marketing competency (e.g. MailChimp)
Social media platform posting competency (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

Physical Demands

typical office environment; ability to travel up to 4 weeks per year

Is driving a responsibility of this position?YesIs this a Position of Trust?YesDoes this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?YesDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)YesCredit 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

(E) Arrange travel and engagement of participants in project activities. Be a consistent source of logistical information for participants.
Manage project budget and reimbursements.

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(E) Develop content and communications infrastructure for website, Facebook page, and list-serve of project participants and alumni.

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(E) Arrange for logistics of all project activities (field trips, work shops, participation in annual meeting, online collaboration).

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(E) Maintain project records. Lead annual reporting on the project.

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(E) Arrange, facilitate, and document communication and information sharing among project groups including the steering committee, the external advisory board, the emerge scholars selection committee, the external evaluator and other key collaborators.

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Work with participants to develop program-related communications. Devekop proposals to facilitate increasing and extending the project scope via other funding sources.

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents