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Program Coordinator

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Jan 08, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14576P
Working Title	Program Coordinator
Department	FACS-Inst Hum Dev & Disability
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
College/Unit/Department website
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	Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	01/05/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	02/01/2026
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 Pro II
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with state-wide projects focused on training and education, including experience with working with state and local units of government, subcontractors, and systems change projects in human services.
Position Summary	The Program Coordinator position involves dedicated, experienced management to facilitate a six-pronged training and assistance project for disability providers in Georgia. The core responsibility is the in-state implementation of this complex scope of work across all six DBHDD regions, which includes planning, developing, and implementing Community Access training programs for staff working with people with developmental disabilities. The coordinator will manage day-to-day aspects of the scope of work, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards with DBHDD, sub-awards, and provider agencies. This involves maintaining positive relationships with sponsors, sub-awardees, and providers through various communication. Administrative duties include coordinating with the Business Managers within the unit to monitor program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure efficient resource allocation, along with developing reports and documentation to track outcomes and inform continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Project management experience in social services or related fields, with implementation experience related to complex scopes of work. Strong background in program development and program management within social work or behavioral health settings state-wide. Experience working with human service providers, staff, funders and other stakeholders. Excellent relationship management skills to foster collaboration among a variety of groups. Demonstrated administrative experience including documentation and reporting. Knowledge of evidence-based principles and practices applicable to the target population. Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners across the state. Experience hosting virtual communities of practice involving front-line staff, supervisors, advocates, regional personnel and trainers.
Physical Demands	Lift boxes weighing up to 5 pounds. Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?	No
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)	No
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

Program Management:

Implementing the scope of work state-wide that includes training, technical assistance, and evaluative feedback in the six DBHDD Regions.
Working with 8 disability providers under an intensive systems-change effort.
Managing the mandatory training for all disability organizations, encompassing around 300 providers.
Manage the planning, development, and implementation of Community Access training programs tailored to staff working with people with developmental disabilities in all six DBHDD regions.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Sub Awardees and Financial Coordination:

Communicating and planning with sub-awardees (UMass-Boston and NASDDS).
Coordinate with the Business Managers within the unit to track workplans, budgets, and programmatic outcomes of sub-awardees.
Coordinate with the Business Managers within the unit to monitor program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure efficient resource allocation including processed linked to sub-awards.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	DBHDD Coordination: Communicating and planning with designated DBHDD staff (state-level and regional staff). Focus on training content, delivery-design, implementation, and outcomes tracking with internal stakeholders. Coordinate the scope of work training activities, events, and community of practice initiatives in each DBHDD region.
Percentage of time	15

Duties/Responsibilities

Reporting, Tracking, and Compliance:

Creating and disseminating reports detailing the progress of provider agencies and staff trainees related to learning objectives, programmatic outcomes, and follow-up activities.
Develop reports and documentation to track program outcomes and inform continuous improvement efforts including collaborating with sub-awardees.
Manage day-to-day aspects of the scope of work, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards with sub-awards and provider agencies.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Event Coordination and Training Support: Facilitating webinars for continuing training and assistance using platforms like Moodle, Zoom, and TEAMs. Collaborating with event coordinators regarding arranging training sites, scheduling, and setup.
Percentage of time	10