Program Coordinator I

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs. 

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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This full-time position, funded through generated revenue from programs created within the department, is needed to support the demand for non-credit and for-credit micro-credential programming that is being offered in the department of Continuing and Professional Education.  Continuing and Professional Education has supported the university and the community through successful programs such as Kid's University, Road Scholar, a variety of summer and academic camps, conferences, and personal enrichment. The program coordinator is necessary to continue providing a diverse and progressive schedule of non-credit and for-credit programs for the general public and to support training and professional development for local and regional businesses, government organizations, non-profits, professional, and sought out communities.

The incumbent will focus a majority of their time coordinating and managing children's programming, specifically but not exclusively Kids' University camps.

Coordinating - 50
Coordinates, programs, markets, and provides a diverse and progressive schedule of non-credit and for-credit programs for the general public and to support training and professional development for local and regional business, government organizations, non-profits, professional, and specific communities. Programs will focus on non-credit or for-credit certificate and short form educational programs; online, on-campus, and site-based certificates and micro-credentials, and professional development courses. Programs may also include, but are not limited to, personal enrichment courses; cultural courses and/or performances; performing and visual arts courses; health, fitness, and recreational courses; summer camps (residential and commuter); after-school programs; children's programs; senior's programs; conferences; and concerts.
Marketing - 10
Develops a marketing strategy and implementation plan to include social media, catalog, and email distribution, to market the diverse and progressive schedule of non-credit and for-credit programs promoting training and professional development for local and regional businesses, government, non-profits, and targeted communities.
Works to bring about campus-wide, local, regional, and state awareness of Continuing and Professional Education opportunities through website, social media, brochures, mailings, ads, speeches within the community, visits to businesses and industries, talks to student groups, and personal contacts.
Works closely with the community organizations, other departments on campus, and GC faculty and staff to identify and develop appropriate CE programs.
Files Management - 10
Data and File Management- Assists in the preparation of all reports, course folders, contracts, and agreements relevant to area of responsibility. Completes, or supervises the completion of all paperwork for each course or program including consultant agreements, budgets, facility requests, A/V requests, purchasing card summaries, etc. Maintains master program files on all non-credit and for-credit programs coordinated. Ensures that all non-credit educational programs and students are properly reported to the Board of Regents through the appropriate CEU reports. Assists with reporting other Continuing and Professional Education programs offered in other schools, colleges, or units on the GC campus.
Budget - 10
Compliance and Budget Responsibilities - Provides recommended budget plans (both short-term and long-term) for all CPE programs serving area of responsibility. Determines supply needs and maintains fiscal accountability for daily revenues. Generates, through assigned programs, sufficient revenue to pay all direct expenses of the programs and to cover a portion of the general departmental overhead. Recommends approval and/or cancellation of workshops, and continuing and professional education programs based on generated revenues, enrollment, or other circumstances.
Supervision - 20
Supervision - Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates program staff, instructors, student workers, and facilitators.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Public Administration, Marketing, Communication, or related field, plus a minimum of one year experience in teaching, working in adult education, or curriculum development/program coordination, corporate training, event coordination, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References 

ABILITIES
Must have customer service skills, willingness to work collaboratively in a changing environment, and be result-oriented.
Demonstrate commitment to inclusiveness by working well with various populations.
Works to bring about campus-wide, local, regional, and state awareness of Continuing and Professional Education opportunities through website, social media, brochures, mailings, ads, speeches within the community, visits to businesses and industries, talks to student groups, and personal contacts.
Works closely with community organizations, other departments on campus, and GC faculty and staff to identify and develop appropriate CE programs.
Ability to adhere to university policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.
KNOWLEDGE
Ability to adhere to university policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.
SKILLS
Experience managing a variety of training and continuing education tasks for a vast portfolio of continuing education programs (e.g., conducting online research, coordinating registration, program planning).
Strong organizational, effective written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification 
• Credit Check
• Drug Screen

Minimum Salary: $47,476.00