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
The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government - Who We Are As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university's overarching public service mission of improving people's lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government's role in its success, is at the heart of UGA's land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.
We have a wide range of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multi-disciplinary and intragovernmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.
Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.
Whether it is through our award-winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e-mobility strategies for local governments .... We Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It's our purpose.
We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service - building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.
Our Culture - How We Operate We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of experts who have a variety of professional and academic experiences and are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia's governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.
College/Unit/Department website
www.CVIOG.uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5. There may be an occasional need for after hours.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
06/18/2026
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
08/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy 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 ([email protected]).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
• The preferred qualifications for this position include a master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, or related field.
• Career services, student affairs, and/or mentorship program experience is preferred.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Manager, the Student Experience and Programs Coordinator will manage, administer, and provide operational and administrative coordination for established student programs and initiatives across the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (Institute) which currently include: the Vinson Institute Fellows Program, PROPEL Rural Scholars Program, and Georgia Legislative Internship Program ( GLIP ); as well as new student orientation, student engagement, student professional development, and student recruitment efforts. This position supports student participation, mentor engagement, meetings, communications, events and program logistics. The incumbent will also collaborate with the HR team on the broader student employee experience.
The Student Experience and Programs Coordinator will collaborate internally across each of the Institute's eight divisions to accomplish tasks. This position will also serve as the primary point of contact with external stakeholders, including but not limited to, schools/colleges, Graduate School, Experiential Learning, Student Affairs, Office of Academic and Community Engagement, Career Center, etc to support coordination and communication efforts related to student engagement programs and experiential learning opportunities. Independent judgment is involved to plan, prioritize and organize the workload, as well manage operational activities, implement program processes, and support ongoing program administration and evaluation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Competencies:
Understand and appreciate the values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and public service.
Ability to coordinate multiple student programs, projects, and operational activities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of multi-faceted tasks in a timely manner.
Possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative work style, and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders.
Work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Remember, organize, and consistently focus on a large amount of detail and derive appropriate conclusions.
Demonstrate excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
Creative thinker who can receive constructive feedback on ideas.
Articulate a proposal clearly and concisely for a new strategy or solution to a problem so that others can quickly and easily understand.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Demands
Drive long distances within the state of Georgia
Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time
Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
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?
No
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?
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.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
ENGAGEMENT - Engage internal and external stakeholders.
Actions include, but are not limited to:
Serving as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other departments on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative issues; facilitates seminars, meetings, special projects, and problem resolution.
Serving as point of contact for student program coordination, communications, scheduling, and operational support activities.
Collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and support established CVIOG student programs.
Supervising one to two Graduate Assistants.
Co-leading the PROPEL Rural Scholars Program.
Leading the Vinson Institute Fellows Program.
Co-leading the Georgia Legislative Internship Program ( GLIP ) with UGA's GLIP Coordinator.
Cultivating relationships with campus partners to improve our student recruitment strategies and our talent pool with individuals with wide range of professional and academic experiences.
Providing recommendations and direction for designing and publishing the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training resources, and/or newsletters as appropriate for the Institute's student programs and initiatives.
Supporting recognition and engagement activities for student employees and student mentors.
Managing and coordinating promotional and communication efforts in partnership with the Office of Communications to support student engagement initiatives and program visibility.
Collaborating with the HR Team on broader employee engagement strategies and initiatives, when requested.
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Manage and support the administration and operational coordination of the Institute's student programs.
Actions include, but are not limited to:
Coordinating schedules, timelines, logistics, and operational activities for student programs and related events.
Managing the coordination, administration, and execution of student programs and of all student related events.
Evaluating, implementing, and managing student programs and events to enrich the student experience at the Institute.
Providing recommendations and direction for the design and facilitation of CVIOG New Student Orientation each semester.
Providing leadership and operational oversight for the implementation, coordination, communication, and promotion of the Institute's student programs.
Providing recommendations and directions to improve each of the Institute's student programs.
Managing and coordinating activities and experiential learning opportunities that support students' professional development.
Coordinating and implementing the activities of students, faculty, and/or staff engaged in implementation and administration of program goals.
Evaluating and elevating each of the Institute's student programs/initiatives for continuous quality improvement.
Supporting alumni engagement, communication and related program activities to keep our student graduates informed and inspired.
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION - Provide timely communication and accurate reporting for the Institute's student programs.
Actions include, but are not limited to:
Inputting programs and participant data in the Quantitative Performance Measures ( QPM ), GAIL , and our project portfolio management system.
Collecting and analyzing data; preparing scheduled and special reports; and maintaining program records and statistical information.
Performing administrative, operational, and reporting functions, including developing and editing program correspondence, reports, communications, and related resources.
Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time
20
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
