The University of Georgia
Academic Professional Associate and Facilities Manager
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Posting Number:
F2605P
Working Title: Academic Professional Associate and Facilities Manager
Department: CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off
About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department: UGA’s College of Environment and Design (CED) is home to the oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast and one of the largest BLA programs in the United States. In addition to the BLA and MLA programs, the College provides a Master’s of Historic Preservation, a Master’s of Urban Planning and Design, and PhD degrees, as well as certificates in Construction Management, Cultural Landscapes, Environmental Ethics, and Historic Preservation, and minors in Environmental Design, Historic Preservation, Landscape Studies, and Urban Planning. The College’s global presence includes regular programming at UGA’s campus in Cortona, Italy, and a strong working relationship with Nanjing Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University. Learn more about the College of Environment and Design at www.ced.uga.edu.
College/Unit/Department website: www.ced.uga.edu
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date: 03/02/2026
Job Posting Date: 12/23/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
CV
Cover Letter
Brief statements on teaching philosophy/student evals, and general summary of facilities experience. Max 2 pages total.
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected 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 .
Classification Title: Academic Professional AC
Faculty Rank: Academic Professional Associate
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non‑Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: A terminal degree in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, environmental planning and design, or a related field.
Position Summary: This position directly oversees and coordinates facilities planning, procurement, administration, and data analysis with the College of Environment and Design (CED) at the University of Georgia. This position reports directly to and confers regularly with the College leadership and is responsible for managing activities related to facilities, procurement, and data analysis. They coordinate work between the College and various UGA offices, including the Office of University Architects and UGA Facilities Management Division, purchasing furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and assisting with reporting. They will also be responsible for teaching up to 3 classes or 10 credit hours a year.
Additional Requirements: Master’s degree in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, environmental planning and design, or a related field. Candidates with a non‑terminal degree must document exceptional accomplishments in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, environmental planning and design, or a related area and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: A degree in the field of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, or environmental planning and design.5-10 years of work experience1-3 years of teaching and the ability to teach classes in construction management and land development
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Background in project management of higher education academic and research facilities
Knowledge of building codes across a broad range of disciplines
Knowledge of UGA building design and construction standards
Ability to oversee facilities design and construction process, space management, and act as liaison between the College and the University Architect’s office and Facilities Management
Knowledge of USG procurement regulations
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Effective leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to prepare word documentation, spreadsheets, and presentations, and exceptional customer service skills
Physical Demands:
Bend and lift materials up to 50 pounds
Move quickly from one building to another and between floors
Sitting for long periods of time
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
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
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.
3>Duties/Responsibilities: Facilities Management
Project management: Coordinate all work request and act as liaison with Finance and Administration service providers such as FMD, Office of University Architects, and Office of Emergency Preparedness, facilitate asset removal (surplus and inventory transfers), etc., communicate in resolving issues, submit work request for issues needing repair, and oversee project management of activities involving building renovation, maintenance repairs and equipment installations, proactively identify, report and work on resolving facilities issues.
Finance: Develop and manage a budget for facilities and services, identify funding sources, and efficiently utilize resources for facilities.
Representation: Serve as CED representative, such as, not limited to: Building Safety and Security and other appropriate University and College level committees as needed, LSO (Laser Safety Officer) representative, AED monitor and responder, be the point of contact for facilities.
Preparedness: Ensure instructional facilities and offices are set up and maintained and ensure University policy and safety standards are met, in coordination with CED IT, EITS and UGA CTL.
Access Control: Set and manage building access control for students, faculty, and staff.
Management of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) in conjunction with IT.
Other duties as needed.
Percentage Of Time: 50
Duties/Responsibilities: Procurement
Purchasing: Oversee execution (purchasing, receiving, delivering, set up, etc.) of college spending requests not related to IT equipment or software, but in close coordination with CED IT.
Finance: Develop and manage a budget for procurement requests not related to IT, identify funding sources, and utilize efficient resources for procurement.
Percentage Of Time: 15
Duties/Responsibilities: Data analyst
Planning and Reporting: Assist with developing and implementing policies, procedures, and strategic planning for space utilization and management, accessibility concerns and known maintenance needs, such as, but not limited to: performing ad‑hoc analyses and reporting to inform decision‑making, and work on predictive modeling or other data mining capabilities, managing the college wide annual MRR Requests, Lab Enhancement Request and Classroom Enhancement Request submittal process and preparing various college level reports.
Collect and analyze all credit hour production, course enrollment, and KPI trends for the College, monitoring and tracking data for leadership to inform the design and implementation of strategic plans.
Analyzing faculty activities such as teaching loads (grad and undergrad), class sizes, honors teaching, and professional accomplishments.
Evaluating student academic and professional outcomes on at least an annual basis.
Percentage Of Time: 10
Duties/Responsibilities: Instruction
Teach up to 3 classes or up to 10 credit hours.
Percentage Of Time: 25
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Working Title: Academic Professional Associate and Facilities Manager
Department: CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off
About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department: UGA’s College of Environment and Design (CED) is home to the oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast and one of the largest BLA programs in the United States. In addition to the BLA and MLA programs, the College provides a Master’s of Historic Preservation, a Master’s of Urban Planning and Design, and PhD degrees, as well as certificates in Construction Management, Cultural Landscapes, Environmental Ethics, and Historic Preservation, and minors in Environmental Design, Historic Preservation, Landscape Studies, and Urban Planning. The College’s global presence includes regular programming at UGA’s campus in Cortona, Italy, and a strong working relationship with Nanjing Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University. Learn more about the College of Environment and Design at www.ced.uga.edu.
College/Unit/Department website: www.ced.uga.edu
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date: 03/02/2026
Job Posting Date: 12/23/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
CV
Cover Letter
Brief statements on teaching philosophy/student evals, and general summary of facilities experience. Max 2 pages total.
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected 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 .
Classification Title: Academic Professional AC
Faculty Rank: Academic Professional Associate
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non‑Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: A terminal degree in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, environmental planning and design, or a related field.
Position Summary: This position directly oversees and coordinates facilities planning, procurement, administration, and data analysis with the College of Environment and Design (CED) at the University of Georgia. This position reports directly to and confers regularly with the College leadership and is responsible for managing activities related to facilities, procurement, and data analysis. They coordinate work between the College and various UGA offices, including the Office of University Architects and UGA Facilities Management Division, purchasing furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and assisting with reporting. They will also be responsible for teaching up to 3 classes or 10 credit hours a year.
Additional Requirements: Master’s degree in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, environmental planning and design, or a related field. Candidates with a non‑terminal degree must document exceptional accomplishments in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, environmental planning and design, or a related area and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: A degree in the field of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, or environmental planning and design.5-10 years of work experience1-3 years of teaching and the ability to teach classes in construction management and land development
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Background in project management of higher education academic and research facilities
Knowledge of building codes across a broad range of disciplines
Knowledge of UGA building design and construction standards
Ability to oversee facilities design and construction process, space management, and act as liaison between the College and the University Architect’s office and Facilities Management
Knowledge of USG procurement regulations
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Effective leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to prepare word documentation, spreadsheets, and presentations, and exceptional customer service skills
Physical Demands:
Bend and lift materials up to 50 pounds
Move quickly from one building to another and between floors
Sitting for long periods of time
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
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
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.
3>Duties/Responsibilities: Facilities Management
Project management: Coordinate all work request and act as liaison with Finance and Administration service providers such as FMD, Office of University Architects, and Office of Emergency Preparedness, facilitate asset removal (surplus and inventory transfers), etc., communicate in resolving issues, submit work request for issues needing repair, and oversee project management of activities involving building renovation, maintenance repairs and equipment installations, proactively identify, report and work on resolving facilities issues.
Finance: Develop and manage a budget for facilities and services, identify funding sources, and efficiently utilize resources for facilities.
Representation: Serve as CED representative, such as, not limited to: Building Safety and Security and other appropriate University and College level committees as needed, LSO (Laser Safety Officer) representative, AED monitor and responder, be the point of contact for facilities.
Preparedness: Ensure instructional facilities and offices are set up and maintained and ensure University policy and safety standards are met, in coordination with CED IT, EITS and UGA CTL.
Access Control: Set and manage building access control for students, faculty, and staff.
Management of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) in conjunction with IT.
Other duties as needed.
Percentage Of Time: 50
Duties/Responsibilities: Procurement
Purchasing: Oversee execution (purchasing, receiving, delivering, set up, etc.) of college spending requests not related to IT equipment or software, but in close coordination with CED IT.
Finance: Develop and manage a budget for procurement requests not related to IT, identify funding sources, and utilize efficient resources for procurement.
Percentage Of Time: 15
Duties/Responsibilities: Data analyst
Planning and Reporting: Assist with developing and implementing policies, procedures, and strategic planning for space utilization and management, accessibility concerns and known maintenance needs, such as, but not limited to: performing ad‑hoc analyses and reporting to inform decision‑making, and work on predictive modeling or other data mining capabilities, managing the college wide annual MRR Requests, Lab Enhancement Request and Classroom Enhancement Request submittal process and preparing various college level reports.
Collect and analyze all credit hour production, course enrollment, and KPI trends for the College, monitoring and tracking data for leadership to inform the design and implementation of strategic plans.
Analyzing faculty activities such as teaching loads (grad and undergrad), class sizes, honors teaching, and professional accomplishments.
Evaluating student academic and professional outcomes on at least an annual basis.
Percentage Of Time: 10
Duties/Responsibilities: Instruction
Teach up to 3 classes or up to 10 credit hours.
Percentage Of Time: 25
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