Assistant Director for Faculty and Staff Initiatives

Job Details

Posting Number: S15354P

Working Title: Assistant Director for Faculty and Staff Initiatives

Department: SRVPAA-ACE

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://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.

College/Unit/Department website: oace.uga.edu

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: 60000

Posting Date: 2026-06-25

Proposed Starting Date: 2026-08-15

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Program Coordinator III

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Faculty and Staff Initiatives supports the implementation and coordination of professional learning and engagement opportunities for faculty and staff within the Office of Academic and Community Engagement. Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Engagement, this position plays a key role in executing university-wide faculty and staff engagement initiatives led by the Office, including a structured certificate program and unit-specific professional development offerings.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge of adult learning principles and professional development practices used to design effective learning experiences.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging workshops and training sessions that promote dialogue, reflection, and applied learning.
Strong project management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple programs, logistics, and timelines.
Ability to design and implement program evaluation processes, including collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to inform continuous improvement.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse campus units.
Ability to supervise and mentor staff, including task delegation, performance feedback, and professional development.
Ability to apply data-informed insights to enhance program effectiveness and participant outcomes.

Duties/Responsibilities

University-Wide Certificate Program Management (45%)

Lead coordination and day-to-day management of an open-enrollment, ongoing certificate program. Manage registration, communications, scheduling, and participant tracking. Serve as the primary facilitator for certificate program sessions.

Unit-Specific Workshops, Presentations, and Professional Development (20%)

Serve as a point of contact for academic and administrative units requesting professional development. Coordinate and facilitate customized workshops and presentations.

Supervision and Team Support (15%)

Supervise a Graduate Assistant supporting program coordination and logistics. Provide onboarding, training, task delegation, and performance feedback.

Assessment, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement (10%)

Design and implement processes for collecting program feedback. Maintain records, analyze data, and contribute to program reports.

Campus Collaboration and Office Support (10%)

Develop and maintain relationships with campus partners. Support coordination of office initiatives and projects.

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