What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Engagement & Programs Manager position at University of Georgia?

Posting Details

Posting Number

S13195P

Working Title

Student Engagement & Programs Manager

Department

PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt

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 UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government - Who We Are

As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university's overarching public service mission of improving people's lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government's role in its success, is at the heart of UGA's land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.

We have a team of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multidisciplinary and intragovernmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.

Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.

Whether it is through our award-winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e-mobility strategies for local governments .... We Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It's our purpose.

We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service - building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.

Our Culture - How We Operate

We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of experts who have a variety of professional and academic experiences and are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia's governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.

College / Unit / Department website

www.CVIOG.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5. Occasional after hours may be needed.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

02 / 05 / 2025

Open until filled

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

03 / 01 / 2025

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).

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

Public Service Professional AD

FLSA

Exempt

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

The preferred qualifications for this position include a master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field.
Career services, student affairs, and / or mentorship program experience is preferred.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Student Engagement & Programs Manager will lead and enhance all student programs and initiatives across the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (Institute) which currently include : the Vinson Institute Fellows Program, PROPEL Rural Scholars Program, and Georgia Legislative Internship Program ( GLIP ); as well as new student orientation, student engagement, student professional development, and student recruitment efforts. The incumbent will also collaborate with the HR team on the broader employee experience.

The Student Engagement & Programs Manager will collaborate internally across each of the Institute's eight divisions to accomplish tasks. This position will also serve as the primary point of contact with external stakeholders, including but not limited to, schools / colleges, Graduate School, Experiential Learning, Student Affairs, Office of Institutional Diversity, Career Center, etc. to cultivate and strengthen our partnerships across campus and enhance our student programs. Independent judgment is involved to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload, as well as evaluate and implement meaningful changes to student program practices or procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Competencies :

Understand and appreciate the values of excellence, inclusivity, integrity, innovation, and public service.

Strategic thinking skills to develop and operationalize short- and long-term student employee projects and initiatives.

Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of multi-faceted tasks in a timely manner.

Possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative work style, and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

A self-starter who thinks and acts creatively, encourages innovative thinking, problem solving and consensus building.

Work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.

Remember, organize, and consistently focus on a large amount of detail and derive appropriate conclusions.

Demonstrate excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.

Creative thinker who can receive constructive feedback on ideas.

Articulate a proposal clearly and concisely for a new strategy or solution to a problem so that others can quickly and easily understand.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands

Drive long distances within the state of Georgia

Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time

Lift and / or move up to 20 pounds

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Is this a Position of Trust?

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Does this position require a P-Card?

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

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

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

ENGAGEMENT - Engage internal and external stakeholders.

Actions include, but are not limited to :

Serving as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other departments on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative issues; facilitates seminars, meetings, special projects, and problem resolution.

Serving as point of information for challenges and innovations regarding student engagement, experience, assessment, and reporting for CVIOG & PSO faculty and staff.

Collaborating with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders in designing and executing CVIOG student programs.

Supervising one to two Graduate Assistants.

Co-leading the PROPEL Rural Scholars Program.

Leading the Vinson Institute Fellows Program.

Co-leading the Georgia Legislative Internship Program ( GLIP ) with UGA's GLIP Coordinator.

Cultivating relationships with campus partners to diversify our student recruitment strategies and our talent pool.

Providing recommendations and direction for designing and publishing the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training resources, and / or newsletters as appropriate for the Institute's student programs and initiatives.

Designing and executing stewardship strategies to express gratitude to our student employees and student mentors.

Designing and executing social media and marketing campaigns in coordination with the Office of Communications to better tell our story around our student employees, student programs and their overall impact.

Collaborating with the HR Team on broader employee engagement strategies and initiatives, when requested.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Provide structure and direction for the Institute's student programs.

Actions include, but are not limited to :

Designing, developing, and producing a master project plan and implementation schedule for each student program.

Conducting all coordination for and managing the execution of all student related events.

Evaluating, designing, and implementing programs / events to enrich the student experience at the Institute.

Providing recommendations and direction for the design and facilitation of CVIOG New Student Orientation each semester.

Providing leadership for the development, implementation, and marketing of the Institute's student programs.

Providing recommendations and directions to improve each of the Institute's student programs.

Designing and executing programs to enhance our students' personal and professional development.

Coordinating and implementing the activities of students, faculty, and / or staff engaged in implementation and administration of program goals.

Evaluating and elevating each of the Institute's student programs / initiatives for continuous quality improvement.

Exploring the design and implementation of alumni programs to keep our student graduates informed and inspired.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION - Provide timely communication and accurate reporting for the Institute's student programs.

Actions include, but are not limited to :

Inputting programs and participant data in the Quantitative Performance Measures ( QPM ), GAIL , and our project portfolio management system.

Collecting and analyzing data; preparing scheduled and special reports; and maintaining program records and statistical information.

Performing clerical and administrative support tasks, including developing and editing program correspondence, reports, and resources.

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time

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