Deputy Director
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number | F1916P |
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Working Title | Deputy Director |
Department | PSO-Cont Ed-GC Cont Education |
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 (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
About the College/Unit/Department | The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for jobs that advance UGA’s mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses as well as home of the only on-campus hotel. |
College/Unit/Department website | www.georgiacenter.uga.edu |
Posting Type | External |
Retirement Plan | TRS or ORP |
Employment Type | Employee |
Benefits Eligibility | Benefits Eligible |
Underutilization | |
Advertised Salary | $130,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience |
Anticipated Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) | |
Job Posting Date | 03/08/2024 |
Job Closing Date | |
Open until filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
EEO Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran 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 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title | Public Service Professional AC |
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FLSA | |
Faculty Rank | Public Service Assistant |
Contract Type | Fiscal (12 mo.) |
Tenure Status | Non-Tenure Track |
Minimum Qualifications | Master’s degree in higher education, business administration, public administration, hospitality, or related field is required. |
Position Summary | The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel is seeking a Deputy Director. This position direct reports to the Director of the Georgia Center and is a senior management position in the Georgia Center organization. This individual is an energetic and enthusiastic leader with a successful and progressive record of administrative leadership in higher education and business. The Deputy Director manages the hospitality and operations of the conference center, hotel, and amenities along with marketing and communications for the Georgia Center. The Deputy Director assists the director with the development and execution of operational policies for the Georgia Center and serves as back-up to the director. |
Additional Requirements | The successful candidate should meet the criteria for a public service appointment. |
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification | A terminal degree is preferred. The position requires a strong knowledge and background in higher education, a working knowledge of hospitality management, and background in business operations. Proficiency in managing staff, knowledge of scholarship, and managing/administering contracts/grants projects is preferred. |
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
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Physical Demands | Ability to traverse the interior of the Georgia Center is required as part of daily inspections and rounds. |
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. |
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities | Manage the operations of the Georgia Center to include hotel, food & beverage, sales & event management, and marketing & communications.
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Percentage Of Time | 40 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Lead a workforce to execute excellence and promote success of the entire Georgia Center including a strong retention, recruitment, and training culture and plans.
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Percentage Of Time | 20 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Create and direct engagement with internships and student experiences, connecting UGA Hospitality and Food Industry Management students to serve in various departmental/divisional areas.
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Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Direct evaluation of services to guide business planning and inform research. |
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Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Engage with UGA’s public service mission and desire to serve the state of Georgia through experiences created at the Georgia Center and through collaborative grant opportunities.
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Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Engage in scholarship around the business operations of the Georgia Center and manage graduate research assistantship(s) to generate additional research, evaluation, and scholarship to inform business practice and external grant applications. |
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Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Posting Specific Questions
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How did you hear about this job opportunity at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel?
- UGA Jobs
- Georgia Center Employment Page
- Georgia Center Talent Recruitment Brochure
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- Department of Labor
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- From a current UGA employee
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter