"Director of Georgia College Advising Corps"

Job Details

Posting Number: S13967P

Working Title: Director of Georgia College Advising Corps

Department: SRVPAA-Institute of Higher Ed

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education is an academic unit of the University of Georgia committed to advancing higher education policy, management, and leadership through research, graduate education, and outreach. The McBee Institute’s mission encompasses higher education issues at the campus, state, national, and international levels.

College/Unit/Department website: https://ihe.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: Standard Monday – Friday schedule 8:00am – 5:00pm

Advertised Salary: $65,000-$72,000

Posting Date: 08/06/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/02/2025

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).

USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. 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.

Classification Title: Public Service Professional AD

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

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: Master’s or Doctoral degree in related field. 2+ years experience with college access programs and/or admissions; Sponsored programs/grants/budget management; Supervisory experience.

Position Summary: The director leads day-to-day operations for the Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC), a near peer college access program which places recent college graduates in high schools for a maximum of two years of service to assist students in the college going process. This position manages all aspects of this college advising program including personnel management; financial management; grant writing and donor development; high school relationships; curricular development, implementation and evaluation; and liaison to the national office. The program leader recruits and supervises 25+ employees (advisers, program coordinator, graduate assistant, staff); writes grants and solicits donations for program sustainability; manages $1+ million dollar budget, all from external funds; evaluates ongoing and new high school partnerships; and leads summer and in-service training for advisers. To affiliate with the national College Advising Corps, programs will meet national standards. The director serves as the liaison to participating high schools, to other partners in Georgia, to program funders, to the national College Advising Corps, and to other departments and programs at the University of Georgia.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Experience with college access programs and/or college enrollment functions; Experience working in K-12 school settings; Strong academic record and program leadership skills; Excellent communication and organizational skills; Experience with fund-raising and grant-writing; Background in leading professional development or training for adult learners; Commitment to continuous program improvement and the use of quantitative and qualitative data in program evaluation; Exemplary problem-solving, analytical, and abstract reasoning skills; Experience with college access programs and/or college enrollment functions; experience working with K-12 school settings.

Physical Demands: Sit for long periods of time at a computer; Frequent travel throughout the state of Georgia especially in the Atlanta and Athens area to visit local high schools and meet with potential donors; Driving.

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?: Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?: Yes

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: Yes

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: Yes

Duties/Responsibilities: Leadership and Program Management: Lead program to achieve goals aligned with increasing college enrollment; Provide effective day-to-day management; Develop long-term plans; Supervise 25+ college advisers, a program coordinator, and 2 graduate assistants (25%). Personnel Management, Training, and Oversight: Supervise advertisement and recruitment; Participate in panels; Serve as applicant manager; Lead interviews and hiring; Work with UGA Human Resources; Lead AmeriCorps onboarding (15%). Curricular Management and Evaluation: Design and lead training; Oversee evaluation; Assess adviser effectiveness; Analyze data; Conduct site visits (20%). Budget and Grant Management: Oversee budget; Use UGA systems for expenses; Manage grants; Collaborate with foundation staff (20%). Relationship Management: Establish relationships; Work on partnerships; Communicate with national staff; Provide updates; Represent the program (20%).