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Associate Director of Engagement, Leadership, and Service
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Overview
Associate Director of Engagement, Leadership, and Service Location: Athens Area Posting Type: External • Employment Type: Full Time • Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible 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. 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, 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 the School of Medicine. Position Details
Title : Associate Director of Engagement, Leadership, and Service Department : VPSA-Engagement Leadership & Service Advertised Salary : $70,000 Proposed Starting Date : 10/01/2025 Hours : Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm; some nights and weekends Location : Athens Area Responsibilities
Serve in the absence of the Director and supervise two ELS units (Leadership and Student Engagement), including coordination of student leadership development, the annual Student Leadership Conference, Leadership UGA, student organization registration and development, training, policy compliance, Engagement Fairs, and the Student Engagement Awards. Promote and participate in the development, retention, and engagement of designated staff; provide secondary supervisory support for direct reports. Oversee financial compliance for student activity fee funds (> $120,000) and provide secondary support for departmental private funds. Serve on the University’s Freedom of Expression Team. Advise the Graduate Student Association and the Student Government Association, including oversight of expenditures, donor stewardship, and campus collaboration; support related committees and initiatives. Facilitate annual assessment practices, alignment with university/division competencies, and measurement of key performance indicators. Support fundraising and donor stewardship efforts to increase student access to opportunities. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : Requires at least a bachelor’s degree in the field. Please contact Human Resources for evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field and a minimum of five years of progressive experience managing a dynamic portfolio of programs and services. Experience in supervising, budgeting, event management, assessment, advising student governance organizations, and leading collaborative efforts is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies
Exhibit care and concern for the success of students and the department, division, and institution. Positive attitude and professional presentation. Ability to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment with creative ideas. Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member in a high-paced environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality. Physical Demands
Standard work environment. Lift up to 25 lbs. Other Requirements
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No 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 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does This Position Have Security Access? Yes Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative Duties and Management:
Supervise two ELS units and oversee related programs and policies; coordinate student leadership development and signature experiences. Advising and Student Leadership Development:
Primary advisor to the Graduate Student Association and day-to-day administrative advisor to the Student Government Association, including oversight of expenditures and campus partnerships. Assessment & Experiential Learning Management:
Facilitate annual assessment of department outcomes and support fundraising and donor stewardship to increase student access. Contact Details
Recruitment Contact: Lori Crawford • lori.crawford@uga.edu Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Note: We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.
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Associate Director of Engagement, Leadership, and Service Location: Athens Area Posting Type: External • Employment Type: Full Time • Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible 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. 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, 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 the School of Medicine. Position Details
Title : Associate Director of Engagement, Leadership, and Service Department : VPSA-Engagement Leadership & Service Advertised Salary : $70,000 Proposed Starting Date : 10/01/2025 Hours : Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm; some nights and weekends Location : Athens Area Responsibilities
Serve in the absence of the Director and supervise two ELS units (Leadership and Student Engagement), including coordination of student leadership development, the annual Student Leadership Conference, Leadership UGA, student organization registration and development, training, policy compliance, Engagement Fairs, and the Student Engagement Awards. Promote and participate in the development, retention, and engagement of designated staff; provide secondary supervisory support for direct reports. Oversee financial compliance for student activity fee funds (> $120,000) and provide secondary support for departmental private funds. Serve on the University’s Freedom of Expression Team. Advise the Graduate Student Association and the Student Government Association, including oversight of expenditures, donor stewardship, and campus collaboration; support related committees and initiatives. Facilitate annual assessment practices, alignment with university/division competencies, and measurement of key performance indicators. Support fundraising and donor stewardship efforts to increase student access to opportunities. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : Requires at least a bachelor’s degree in the field. Please contact Human Resources for evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field and a minimum of five years of progressive experience managing a dynamic portfolio of programs and services. Experience in supervising, budgeting, event management, assessment, advising student governance organizations, and leading collaborative efforts is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies
Exhibit care and concern for the success of students and the department, division, and institution. Positive attitude and professional presentation. Ability to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment with creative ideas. Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member in a high-paced environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality. Physical Demands
Standard work environment. Lift up to 25 lbs. Other Requirements
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No 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 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does This Position Have Security Access? Yes Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative Duties and Management:
Supervise two ELS units and oversee related programs and policies; coordinate student leadership development and signature experiences. Advising and Student Leadership Development:
Primary advisor to the Graduate Student Association and day-to-day administrative advisor to the Student Government Association, including oversight of expenditures and campus partnerships. Assessment & Experiential Learning Management:
Facilitate annual assessment of department outcomes and support fundraising and donor stewardship to increase student access. Contact Details
Recruitment Contact: Lori Crawford • lori.crawford@uga.edu Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Note: We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.
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