Archway Professional Generalist

Department

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Position Details

Position Information Classification Title Public Service Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal ( mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications A minimum of a Master’s degree in public administration, urban / regional planning, public policy, public health, higher education, community development, business, non-profit management, or related field. Position Summary The University of Georgia is seeking qualified candidates to serve as a community-engagement facilitator, known as an Archway Professional. This position is a Public Service & Outreach Faculty member, that will serve as the lead public service faculty in a rural Georgia community. The Archway Partnership is a Public Service and Outreach Unit under the leadership of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach.

The Archway Professional spends most of their time in the specific Archway county and region, however, travel to Athens and other Archway Partnership communities is required, as needed. The Archway Partnership is built on the premise of easy access to the University of Georgia and effective delivery of University of Georgia resources back to the community. In this regard, the Archway Professional is the point of contact in the community and as such represents the entire University.

The Archway Professional is key to ensuring that the Archway Partnership process of community engagement and outreach provides rewarding experiences for local stakeholders, student experiential learning and faculty scholarship. While the delivery of higher education resources is the primary vehicle of service, our model also includes resources from state agencies, regional partnerships, non-profit organizations, business and industry and others.

This is a statewide position and requires the ability to travel to locations across Georgia during the day, in the evening, and on weekends as needed. Additional Requirements Please see the UGA guidelines for Public Service and Outreach Academic Ranks at policies / appointment-and-promotion-guidelines / Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and / or Certification

• Five year’s experience in community development, economic development, public administration, planning, non-profit, community organizing, leadership development, or regional planning
• Background in group facilitation, consensus building, focus groups, public engagement, and community organizing
• Background interacting with people of underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

Physical Demands 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 Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 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 1. Organize and facilitate meetings of the local monthly Executive Committee and of various issue work groups

2. Coordinate student experiential learning and faculty research through community programs or projects

3. Develop dynamic relationships with community stakeholders to foster consensus, capacity building, sustainability, and resilience

4. Utilize decision-making and problem-solving skills to identify resources and assist community work groups with accomplishing objectives

5. Familiarization with a wide range of resources at UGA, other higher education institutions, state agencies, regional partnerships, non-profit organizations, professional trade associations and other organizations

6. Assist the community and the Archway Partnership Operations Coordinators in articulating and continually prioritizing community needs

7. Demonstrate partnership, collaboration, and community engagement best practices and principles

8. Document activities and program impact through a variety of evaluation mechanisms

9. Position local partnerships, programs, and projects for marketing and promotional media opportunities