Research and Public Service Manager

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Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00

To ensure full consideration, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of outreach and education interests, unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, and contact information for three references.

Review of complete applications will begin on May 26, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Individuals considered for potential interviews will be required to submit official college transcripts and three reference letters. University policy requires all candidates to consent to a background investigation (www.hr.uga.edu). Finalists will be required to provide a signed consent form authorizing the University to conduct a background check. The background investigation will be conducted on a post offer/pre-employment basis.

The starting date is negotiable but July 1, 2025 is anticipated.

All applicants MUST apply online at ugajobsearch.com. No paper applications will be accepted. For further questions, please contact Dr. Olin E. Rhodes, Jr., Chair, Program Manager for Outreach and Education Search Committee, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, Drawer E, Aiken, SC 29802.

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).

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.

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.

At least 5 years of administrative experience in administration of outreach and education programs and least 1 year of experience with administration of undergraduate experiential learning programs.

Serving as Program Manager for Outreach and Education Programs at the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, this position, based in Aiken, S.C., reports to the Director of the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. This role encompasses 0.70 EFT in administration and 0.30 EFT in Outreach. The Program Manager provides management and supervisory oversight for SREL's four outreach and public relations personnel, including the planning and evaluation of program scope and content, and the planning and evaluation of public relations activities and events. Strategic planning for SREL Outreach programs is a key responsibility. The position may also oversee SREL support staff involved in the coordination of undergraduate experiential learning and training programs.

Contributing to the vision and strategic direction of SREL's outreach programming, public engagement initiatives, and formal experiential learning programs is central to this role. The Program Manager also supports the development and delivery of SREL.

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.

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.