Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Some nights and weekends.
Advertised Salary $70,000 Posting Date 07/16/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Priority will be given to applications received before August 25, 2025.

We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.
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 ([email protected]).
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.

Position Information

Classification Title Assoc/Asst Director, Subdivision/Unit 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 degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field and a minimum of five years of progressive experience managing a dynamic portfolio of programs and services. Experience in supervising, budgeting, event management, assessment, advising student governance organizations, and leading collaborative efforts is preferred.
Position Summary
The Associate Director is an integral part of Engagement, Leadership, and Service and reports to the Director of Engagement, Leadership, and Service. This position is primarily responsible for serving in the absence of the director; managing the oversight of the Student Engagement and Leadership portfolios; advising the Student Government Association and Graduate Student Association; managing and facilitation of departmental assessments efforts; and supporting donor stewardship efforts.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Exhibit care and concern for the success of students and the overall department, division, and institution.
• Possess a positive attitude and professional presentation.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment with creative ideas.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a high-paced team both independently and in groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues.
• Display strong organizational skills and manage multiple ongoing tasks.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands

• Standard work environment.
• Lift up to 25lbs.

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? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes 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.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative Duties and Management:

• Serve in the absence of the Director and be responsible for the supervision and management of two ELS units-leadership, and student engagement. These units include signature experiences such as the coordination of student leadership development, the annual Student Leadership Conference, Leadership UGA, student organization registration, student organization development, training, and policy compliance, Engagement Fairs, and the Student Engagement Awards.
• Actively promotes and participates in the development, retention & engagement of the Assistant Director for Student Engagement, Assistant Director for Leadership; provides secondary supervisory support for the aforementioned direct reports.
• Oversees and ensures financial compliance for student activity fee funds in excess of $120,000, as well as secondary support for all departmental private funds.
• Serves on the University's Freedom of Expression Team.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Advising and Student Leadership Development:

• Serves as the primary advisor to the Graduate Student Association to include assisting with the operational success of the organization and oversight of their expenditure of funds.
• Serve as the day-to-day administrative advisor to the Student Government Association to include oversight of their expenditure of funds, as well as stewardship efforts for the SGA foundation account; attend and support the SGA-facilitated All-Campus Allocations and One-Time Allocation processes; provide oversight of the SGA Professional Clothing Closet and SGA Fresh Express Food Pantry initiatives to include operational success, and campus collaboration.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Assessment & Experiential Learning Management:

• Facilitate annual assessment practices of the department to include university/division competencies, consistency of learning outcomes, and measurement of key performance indicators.
• Support fundraising and donor stewardship efforts to increase student access to opportunities.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Lori Crawford Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents