Program Manager - Limited Term

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.

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest-growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest-growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 4,000 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant research institution that's consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. The rapidly expanding UGA engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery, and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with some after-business hours and weekend work as needed to complete projects and meet deadlines.

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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.

Experience working directly with communities; non-profit or academic grant writing; and familiarity with environmental topics is preferred.

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for providing project management for the Georgia team of the EPA Region 4 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (Region 4 TCTAC) housed at RTI International, with UGA as the sub-awardee.

The PM will be responsible for outreach to community members and groups in need of technical assistance across the state; coordinating meetings between multiple parties across the state; facilitating training in various locations and remotely; organizing and participating in community activities across the state; compiling, responding and reporting on inquiries regarding technical support; and assisting in the preparation of educational, training and outreach materials.

This position is currently funded for 3 years. Continuation of this grant-funded position is expressly contingent upon continuation of funding.

Driving to visit stakeholder sites throughout the state of GA.

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.