Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Flexibility to work during peak program/summer hours, including nights and weekends.
Advertised Salary $58,000+ Commensurate with experience Posting Date 11/13/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/15/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Preferred review by date of 11/24/25.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Program Coordinator III FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
At least three years of experience in educational projects designed to impact educationally non-traditional students
Position Summary
The position requires the person to manage the daily operation of three federally funded Upward Bound Programs, which involves performing general administrative duties; marketing services; supervising staff, recruiting, hiring and training staff; evaluating staff annually; overseeing all Upward Bound services provided to participants; established procedures to select middle and high school students for participation and verifying their eligibility; maintaining compliance with federal TRIO requirements; and maintaining records in compliance with federal and University policies.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience and training in managing similar projects, higher education and supervising, maintaining budgets, written reports, and program evaluations.
• Retention strategies and collegiate curriculum, terminology, and pivoting to online resources.
• Ability to set goals, based on participant needs, individual group and virtual service delivery coordination.
• Including knowledge of services, objectives, regulations, and reporting procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication and experience of supervising staff, experience with data management systems, experience conducting program evaluations and administering projects, and excellent analytical skills.
• Knowledge of retention strategies and collegiate curriculum terminology.

Physical Demands
Ability to drive to site schools and programming events as needed. Ability to lift 10-15 lbs.
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? 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

• Develop the Programs' annual goals and objectives for three federally funded TRIO grants.
• Plan and oversee all project services to participants during the academic year and summer component.
• Establish procedures to select middle and high school students for participation and verify their eligibility. This includes all marketing.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities and responsibilities of professional support staff.
• Maintain an efficient management and record-keeping system acting as a repository for all personnel records and procedures.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Execute the management plan to monitor the achievement of the Program goals and measurable objectives.
• Compile and submit all annual and semi-annual reports for the University, State, and US Department of Education through the OSSA's Assistant Director for Access.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Deal effectively with and serves as a principal program representative to students, parents, secondary and post-secondary school personnel, community agencies as well as various college personnel.
• Ensure a supportive environment for all participants.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, recruiting, hiring and training staff
• Evaluate staff annually
• Establish and implement staff development activities.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in state, regional, and national staff development activities.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in professional development.
• Engage in and support OSSA, UGA, and external committees, presentations, and events. Assist with new and emerging work projects.

Percentage of time 5

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 OSSA Recruitment Contact Email ossa@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents #1
2. Other Documents #2