Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S13967P

Working Title Director of Georgia College Advising Corps

Department SRVPAA-Institute of Higher Ed

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 3,100 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 formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education is an academic unit of the University of Georgia committed to advancing higher education policy, management, and leadership through research, graduate education, and outreach. The McBee Institute's mission encompasses higher education issues at the campus, state, national, and international levels.

College/Unit/Department website https://ihe.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

Standard Monday - Friday schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm

Advertised Salary $65,000-$72,000

Posting Date 08/06/2025

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 09/02/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 ( 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 .

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Professional AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's of Doctoral degree in related field. 2+ years experience with College access programs and/or admissions Sponsored programs/grants/budget management Supervisory experience Position Summary

The director leads day-to-day operations for the Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC), a near peer college access program which places recent college graduates in high schools for a maximum of two years of service to assist students in the college going process.

This position manages all aspects of this college advising program including personnel management; financial management; grant writing and donor development; high school relationships; curricular development, implementation and evaluation; and liaison to the national office. The program leader recruits and supervises 25+ employees (advisers, program coordinator, graduate assistant, staff); writes grants and solicits donations for program sustainability; manages $1+ million dollar budget, all from external funds; evaluates ongoing and new high school partnerships; and leads summer and in-service training for advisers. To affiliate with the national College Advising Corps, programs will meet national standards.

The director serves as the liaison to participating high schools, to other partners in Georgia, to program funders, to the national College Advising Corps, and to other departments and programs at the University of Georgia.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Experience with college access programs and/or college enrollment functions. Experience working in K-12 school settings Strong academic record and program leadership skills Excellent communication and organizational skills Experience with fund-raising and grant-writing Background in leading professional development or training for adult learners Commitment to continuous program improvement and the use of quantitative and qualitative data in program evaluation Exemplary problem-solving, analytical, and abstract reasoning skills Experience with college access programs and/or college enrollment functions; experience working with K-12 school settings

Physical Demands Sit for long periods of time at a computer. Frequent travel throughout the state of Georgia especially in the Atlanta and Athens area to visit local high schools and meet with potential donors. Driving.

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? Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? Yes

Is having a P-Card an essential function 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

Leadership and Program Management Lead program to achieve goals aligned with increasing college enrollment (programs are judged by national standards) Provide effective day-to-day management of personnel, finances, partner relationships, and all programmatic components Develop long-term plans for program sustainability, including outreach and marketing, fundraising, continuous improvement, and evaluation Supervise 25+ college advisers, a program coordinator, and 2 graduate assistants Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Personnel Management, Training, and Oversight Supervise the advertisement of advisor positions and recruitment initiatives Participate in panels and speak in classrooms to promote the opportunity to serve as an adviser Serve as the applicant manager on UGAJobs to screen adviser candidates, lead the team in the selection of candidates to interview, lead panel and group interviews, and select and hire advisers who meet the unique needs of each partner school Work with UGA Human Resources personnel and the MIHE Business Operations Manager to ensure advisers are hired and onboarded according to UGA policy Lead AmeriCorps onboarding and compliance related to the national College Advising Corps subgrant Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Curricular Management and Evaluation Design and lead the planning and implementation of a month-long pre-service training, ongoing in-service training and professional development throughout the school year Oversee ongoing evaluation of adviser progress-to-goals Assess adviser effectiveness and provide interventions and support Assist advisers in the development of strategies to meet goals Ensure advisers have strong coaching, leadership, and supervision Regularly analyze data collected through the College Advising Corps' web-based platform, GRACE, to gauge the effectiveness and impact of individual advisers and the program as a whole Conduct high school site visits with advisers and their site liaison to assess adviser and program performance and collaborate with principal, counselors, and other related school staff Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Budget and Grant Management Oversee GCAC program budget of $1,200,000+, including creation of annual budget and ongoing fiscal oversight Use the UGA OneSource Financial Management System to approve expenses, submit vendor payments, and make program purchases using UGAmart Regularly review program expenditures and budget reports with the MIHE Business Operations Manager and MIHE Director Manage all aspects of grant funding, including grant writing, identification and pursuit of grant opportunities, completion of reports, and coordination of site visits Collaborate with UGA Foundation Relations staff to maintain existing relationships and seek out new foundation partners Track and manage grant funds to assure their proper use, maintain records, and prepare financial reports as necessary Work with representatives from Sponsored Projects Administration to ensure proper grant management and oversight Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Relationship Management Establish, nurture, and sustain relationships, communication, and collaboration between GCAC, advisers, and partners high schools and districts Work with the GCAC program coordinator on Atlanta-area partnerships Identify and evaluate schools and districts where GCAC might expand service Onboard new partner high schools as they begin relationships with GCAC Communicate regularly with national College Advising Corps staff and participate in monthly webinars, national conferences, knowledge sharing, and program director professional development activities Provide ongoing updates about GCAC to the UGA campus community and facilitate engagement with UGA departments including Human Resources, Career Services, Financial Aid, Division of Academic Enhancement, Admissions, Diversity and Inclusion, and Sponsored Programs Represent the program to media, community organizations and other interested parties Keep abreast of trends in college access and higher education

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.

Recruitment Contact Name Megan Holloway

Recruitment Contact Email watersme@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a valid Driver's license? YES NO

Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents List of References with Contact Information