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APRIES Program Manager - Guinea

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens Area

Job Details

Posting Number:

S05358P

Working Title:

APRIES Program Manager - Guinea

Department:

VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch

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:

OIBR stimulates, supports, and sustains innovation and infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Our impact lies in the fact that we catalyze high-impact multi-disciplinary research. The mission of OIBR addresses the world’s most pressing health, economic, social, educational, and policy challenges through the facilitation and promotion of social and behavioral science research.

College/Unit/Department website:

www.oibr.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

10/30/2020

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

02/01/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and List of References with Contact Information

Location of Vacancy:

Athens 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 Title:

Public Service Professional AD

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.0

Minimum 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 Qualifications:

Graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in social science, international development, social work, or related field. Experience conducting social science research; international research experience, particularly in Africa; experience with data management and data analysis; experience working with institutional review boards (IRB); experience with management of grants, including budgets; experience managing multi-university teams; speaking and writing in French is highly desired.

Position Summary:

This position, funded by the U.S. State Department, will manage a project on human trafficking in Guinea, West Africa. The project ends in 2025. The goals of the APRIES project are to establish baseline estimates of human trafficking in the selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa, contract with community agencies to administer programs to combat trafficking in these countries, and conduct monitoring and evaluation of these programs.

The APRIES Program Manager will coordinate all operational aspects of the project for Guinea, including collaborations between the UGA team and universities and community agencies abroad, financial management of grant activities, coordination of communication between project staff and all stakeholders, and data management. The Program Manager also manages the day-to-day operation of the project for Guinea and provides support to the Director and project staff in meeting reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Experience working with adult learners.
Exceptional organization skills.
Demonstrate professional behavior.
Exhibits a high level of initiative.
Ability to work independently and with multiple partners and stakeholders.
Work as a team member with all project partners and staff.
Ability to plan and implement required project responsibilities.
Ability to supervise and evaluate staff and program performance.
Experience assigning tasks and monitoring progress to ensure adherence with project needs and deadlines.
Advanced word processing and basic data management skills.

Physical Demands:

Working in a standard office environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

Yes

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):

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:

Supports the Project Director (PD) to ensure federal performance measures are met, as well as the strategic, programmatic, and technical integrity of the project. Makes programmatic decisions regarding sensitive information and program eligibility. Independently oversees partnership efforts and communications, and technical assistance activities.

Percentage of time:

40

Duties/Responsibilities:

Supervises and contributes to the development of project-related resources (e.g., training materials, operations manual), web-content, sub-contracts, research tools, IRB applications, etc. Works in close collaboration with and facilitates relationships among stakeholders and partners. Leads regularly scheduled project team and partner meetings.

Percentage of time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

Works with partners in planning domestic and international site visits; participates in regular conference calls with the State Department and collaborators. Works with Sponsored Projects Administration in management of grant funds and in the execution and coordination of sub-awards and consultancy contracts.

Percentage of time:

15

Duties/Responsibilities:

Oversees the development and administration of a web-based database designed to document recruitment, retention, attendance, and assessment data. Completes administrative and quality assurance paperwork. Aggregate, generate, and submit quarterly reports. Solicits, documents, and reviews project team input/feedback. Responds to both internal and external ad hoc requests for data or program information.

Percentage of time:

15

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info
Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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