Community Partnerships Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S12210P

Working Title

Community Partnerships Coordinator

Department

VPI-Service Learning

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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 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 Office of Service-Learning was established in 2005 to promote and support the development of quality academic service-learning experiences in response to critical community needs through a range of faculty and instructional development programs, services, partnerships, and funding opportunities.

The OSL is a campus-wide office jointly supported by the Office of Instruction and Public Service & Outreach.

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / servicelearning.uga.edu /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

40 hr. work week

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

06 / 10 / 2024

Open until filled

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

07 / 15 / 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Initial application review will begin June 24, 2024.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Position Information

Classification Title

Public Service Paraprofessional / Professional

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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

• Experience working in an educational setting or in a community-based program serving youth or college-aged students.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization skills.

Position Summary

The Office of Service-Learning ( OSL ) is looking for an energetic, conscientious, and self-directed professional to coordinate and expand an after-school literacy and sports coaching program.

The successful candidate will have a unique professional opportunity to provide essential leadership for expanding a community after-school program that can serve as a model throughout the state to enrich literacy instruction and provide increased access to youth sports programs.

The mission of the University of Georgia Office of Service-Learning is to support academic service-learning and community engagement initiatives that enhance student learning, support engaged scholarship, and address community needs.

The OSL is a jointly supported unit of Public Service and Outreach and the Office of Instruction.

The OSL serves as a hub for campus and community collaborations and works with over 100 community partners each year. The program coordinator will engage with and provide support for school-based partnerships.

This full-time position will report to the assistant director for community partnerships in the Office of Service-Learning.

Primary responsibilities include the following key activities :

• Coordinating all aspects of after-school program.
• Managing student workers.
• Facilitating UGA service-learning projects and recruiting UGA student volunteers.
• Developing and delivering training and preparation for UGA students involved in the after-school program.
• Working with internal and external partners to evaluate program success.

The position will renew annually contingent on availability of funding.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners, both internal and external to UGA .
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks and to resolve problems or conflicts in a mature and professional way.
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide variety of constituencies.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely reporting in compliance with stated guidelines.

Physical Demands

Some light lifting and driving

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

Duties / Responsibilities

Coordinating All Aspects of After-School Program

• Working with OSL assistant director and school district personnel to coordinate after-school program
• Developing a plan to scale program
• Leading recruitment and training of student volunteers necessary to operate the program
• Developing a plan to assess and report on the impact of the program
• Coordinating communication, marketing, and social media efforts
• Ensuring compliance with UGA Programs Serving Minors policy

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Managing Student Interns, Student Workers, and Student Leaders

• Recruiting, training, and supervising student workers and interns
• Providing direction and support for student leaders
• Developing a student ambassador program to provide support and leadership for the program

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Facilitating UGA Service-Learning Projects and Recruiting and Preparing UGA Student Volunteers

• Working with faculty and departments to connect service-learning courses to the after-school program
• Developing recruitment, training, and preparation for UGA students involved in the after-school program
• Managing volunteer placements on the Engage GA platform

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Working with Internal and External Partners to Ensure Program Success

• Coordinating meetings with campus, community, and district partners as necessary
• Communicating with UGA colleges and units on opportunities to partner
• Reporting on program progress to internal and external partners
• Raising awareness of program
• Seeking additional grant and funding sources to sustain program

Percentage of time