Managing Director of National GENIUS Center

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Griffin
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Managing Director of National GENIUS CenterBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.Posting DetailsPosting Number S12729PWorking Title: Managing Director of National GENIUS CenterDepartment: COE-AI in STEM EducationAbout 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. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.About the College/Unit/Department: The Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE places significant emphasis on graduate education.Posting Type: ExternalEmployment Type: EmployeeBenefits Eligibility: Benefits EligibleFull/Part time: Full TimeWork Schedule: M - F 8 - 5Advertised Salary: Commensurate with ExperiencePosting Date: 10/07/2024Open until filled: YesLocation of Vacancy: Athens AreaMinimum QualificationsRequires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.Position SummaryThis is a professional position to be held by a highly responsible individual who will provide project management for the UGA AI4STEM Education Center and the IES National GENIUS Center.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Project management and/or Program Coordination experience in an academic environment.
• Agency Grant or Contract Project Management and/or Program Coordination experience. NSF, IES, or similar government agency projects is highly desirable.
• Hold or have future plans to receive Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques used in grant preparation, coordination, and implementation at an academic institution.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with university personnel, state and federal agencies, and private organizations.
• Ability to lead as well as work as a team member with all project partners and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organization skills with an ability to multitask.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment.
• Exhibit a very high level of initiative.
• Ability to work independently and with multiple partners and stakeholders in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience assigning tasks and monitoring progress to meet project needs and deadlines.
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff.
• Ability to participate in the evaluation and analyses of existing approaches and procedures and to assist in devising new approaches.
• Experience with project management software tools.
• Advanced word processing and basic data management skills.Physical Demands
  • Standard Office Environment.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Travel to meetings on and off-campus.
  • Driving as needed to perform job duties.Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvide project management and coordination for the initiatives and incoming or current projects of the UGA AI4STEM Education Center & IES National GENIUS Center, including the following:
    • Support AI4STEM director in coordinating other partner institutions and internal collaborators to establish clear project outcome plans, responsibilities, team norms, and progression tracking plans.
    • Coordinate and specify the weekly activities for project personnel, set norms for Center members, and develop mechanisms to track progress of tasks.
    • Create meeting agendas and lead and facilitate project meetings depending on size of projects.
    • Support the communication and networking with the advisory board members and program officers.
    • Assist the Director with national network activities within the realm of AI4STEM and the IES GENIUS Center.
    • Recruit new members (e.g., Postdocs, developers, research assistants).
    • Outreach school participants, including reporting, and relationship cultivation and maintenance.
    • Address team formation and development and team training, particularly train new project managers.Contact InformationFor questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Dr. Xiaoming ZhaiRecruitment Contact Email: Xiaoming.Zhai@uga.eduRecruitment Contact Phone: [Phone Number]Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
      • Resume/CV
      • Cover Letter
      • List of References with Contact InformationOptional Documents
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