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Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

Program Coordinator III

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Employment Type & Schedule External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

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.

Salary & Posting Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 10/07/2025 | Open until filled | Closing Date | Proposed Starting Date 11/17/2025

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Information Classification Title: Program Coordinator III | FLSA Status: Exempt | FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Budgeting/Financial Reconciliation

Customer Service

Data Entry

Event Planning

Position Summary Primary coordinator responsible for meeting all contractual, administrative, financial, and logistics requirements for multiple complex outreach and educational training programs totaling approximately $400,000 annually. Deliver assigned programs to a range of local government agencies and public service professional associations as assigned. The programs assigned are both contracted with professional associations and Institute programs that provide specialized and technical training to local and state level government agencies. Assignment of associations are based on conference scheduling, portfolio management, and association contracts renegotiated on an annual/bi-annual basis. Most programs lead to a certificate through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government or are programs needed as continuing education hours for local government officials. The position has authority for contract development and negotiation; design and development of the master event plan and implementation schedule; program development, evaluation and reporting; client relationships and communication; event budget and program account management, conference and event coordination and management; IT development and application; staffing plans; and management of administrative and participant records systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.

Organizational and time management skills.

Relationship building/relationship management.

Problem-solving and adaptability.

Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands Travel, evenings, and weekends may be involved. Driving – as needed to perform job related duties. Lifting and carrying conference materials.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Independently and simultaneously develop and manage multiple, complex outreach and educational projects for contracted clients.

Ensure USG standards are applied for certificate programs and that all deliverables and the client as well as University and CVIOG expectations are met.

Manage individual program contracts, including development of ongoing, multi-year contracts, and adjustments in costs for training materials, instructor pay, travel and lodging.

Handle administrative requirements: budgeting, expenditure accountability, purchasing, reporting and evaluation.

Secure facilities, lodging, food and beverage and audio-visual support contracts for program training.

Enter and maintain data and reports for each program participant training records and update throughout the participant period of enrollment.

Advise participants on class needs for completion or graduation.

Represent the organization at statewide meetings and other functions for assigned programs.

Develop and maintain relationships with business partners and clients, providing customer services.

Contact Information Recruitment Contact

Name: Tiffany Smith

Email: tiffanysmith@uga.edu

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

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