Experience UGA CoordinatorPosting DetailsPosting Specific QuestionsApplicant Documents
Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: June 13, 2021
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Details Posting Number S06190P Working Title Experience UGA
Coordinator Department Service Learning About the University of
Georgia The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and
sea-grant university with statewide commitments and
responsibilities is the state's oldest, most comprehensive, and
most diversified institution of higher education
(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. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly
as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs
approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than
7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 39,000
students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000
graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17
schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta
University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department The UGA Office of
Service-Learning ( OSL ) supports academic service-learning and
community engagement initiatives designed to enhance students'
civic and academic learning, promote engaged research that is
responsive to community needs, and contribute to the public good
through mutually beneficial community-university partnerships.
College/Unit/Department website http://www.servicelearning.uga.edu
Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Applications received
by June 15, 2021 will be given first consideration, but the
position will remain open until filled. Advertised Salary $25,175 -
$ 39,000; Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 05/28/2021 Open
until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/01/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic
information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or
protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or
assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this
search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Classification Title Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA Exempt Job Family Outreach Services FTE 1.00 Minimum
Qualifications Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired
through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional
certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an
evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum
qualifications. Preferred Qualifications Completion of bachelor's
degree and 2-4 years of related experience or master's degree with
1-2 years of related experience preferred. Position Summary The
Office of Service-Learning is looking for an energetic, creative,
and self-directed individual to coordinate the Experience UGA field
trip program. This partnership between the University of Georgia
and the Clarke County School District ( CCSD ) aims to bring every
student in the Clarke County School District ( CCSD ) to UGA's
campus for an annual academic field trip. Experience UGA is an
early college experience program that allows CCSD students to
participate in hands-on, curricular-based learning activities and
gain exposure to college life on UGA's campus to foster interest in
higher education.The Coordinator will report to Assistant Director
for Community Partnerships in the Office of Service-Learning. The
successful candidate will have a unique professional opportunity to
provide support for expanding this program as well as other
school-based outreach and engagement initiatives in the OSL as
needed.Primary responsibilities include: coordinating with the
Experience UGA Advisory Board on administration and strategic
planning; implementing field trip activities that connect to grade
level standards; managing communication and logistics between UGA
trip leaders and CCSD teachers and staff; advising the Experience
UGA Ambassador program; providing mentorship and oversight of
Experience UGA graduate assistant, AmeriCorps Member, and
intern(s)/student worker; maintaining Experience UGA virtual
content and online engagement efforts; fundraising and grant
writing; administering trip evaluations; complying with
institutional policies surrounding hosting minors on campus;
recruiting and managing volunteers and partners through the
GivePulse platform; and promoting the Experience UGA program to
internal and external stakeholders through presentations and
meetings. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
---Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
---Ability to work collaboratively with partners who are both
internal and external to the university
---Experience managing volunteers
---Experience in a classroom or educational setting
---Knowledge of grant writing or other fundraising
---Ability to work independently on complex tasks
---Experience coordinating an educational or outreach program
Physical Demands Some light lifting and 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? No 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. Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities Coordinate field trip planning and
implementation between UGA faculty and Clarke County School
District administrators and teachers, including the following
activities: developing an annual field trip calendar; supporting
UGA trip coordinators in planning; communicating with CCSD trip
leaders; facilitating trips; working with Advisory Board; creating
pre- and post-trip materials; managing and updating resources on
the Experience UGA Virtual website; developing workshops and other
special events as needed; and working with CCSD Transportation and
Campus Transit for bus logistics. Percentage of time 40
Duties/Responsibilities Advise the Experience UGA Ambassadors and
coordinate student leadership development; Recruit and train
volunteers and support the development of the GivePulse platform
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities Fundraise for the
program through fundraisers, writing grants, and corresponding with
previous and potential donors Percentage of time 15
Duties/Responsibilities Promote Experience UGA by creating
promotional materials and speaking to internal and external
stakeholders Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities Conduct
teacher and UGA student evaluations Percentage of time 5 Posting
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