Student Success Project Manager

About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell. Location BOR System Office — 270 Washington Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30334 Job Summary This is a professional entry level position responsible for assisting personnel in higher education system divisions and departments to develop, monitor, and manage large scale projects. The position will assist with components and phases of the project and communicate project statuses to stakeholders and decision makers. The Project Manager for Student Success supports the policy and program work of the Office of Student and Faculty Success and assists with student success efforts across Academic Affairs and other USG departments. The Project Manager provides administrative and project support to System staff and institutional leads and teams focused on student success and completion, under the direction of senior team members. The Project Manager assists with day-to-day tasks that support USG's engagement with on-campus audiences and system staff, and, as directed, contributes to materials and logistics for work with the Board of Regents, national partners and foundations, and the business community related to the state's post-secondary goals. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree Other Required Qualifications administrative and coordination support Required Experience At least one year experience in a similar role scheduling, documenting, and following up on requests and contacts; coordination of communications, events, and documentation Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience Experience in higher education settings; Experience with managing multiple complex projects from start to completion; Project evaluation and monitoring Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Ability to support work across functional areas on campuses and assist with interfacing with national groups, under the direction of senior staff Ability to assist with tasks at the practitioner, office, campus, and system levels Ability to effectively use standard software, including Microsoft Word and Excel Demonstrated ability to learn new technology Ability to manage multiple routine requests and tasks Ability to adapt to a changeable work environment Ability to travel occasionally KNOWLEDGE Basic familiarity with research and evaluation methodologies General knowledge of higher education policy and context Basic understanding of project management SKILLS Solid facilitation skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Diplomatic in communications and relationship building USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification. For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.