Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Temporary Grants & Special Programs Coordinator on the Dahlonega campus. This part-time position will work closely with the dean and the department business manager to help build out a plan for assisting faculty with grants management, the post baccalaureate program and all other programming that is offered for professional learning units, our summer programming for youth, and our grow-your-own programming with our local school districts. Additionally, this position will assist with training for general budgetary management and development of a philanthropic plan and will work across departments and units at the institution.
- Work with faculty to develop plan for utilizing, maintaining, and expanding Grow-Your-Own program funding, including assisting with building out a budget for philanthropy.
- Work with non-degree seeking programs, including endorsements and the post baccalaureate initial teaching certification program, to assist with budgetary management and growth.
- Work with our Programs Admissions specialist to streamline processes for program admissions with our post baccalaureate program and help build better strategies for the onboarding of students.
- Assist department business manager with understanding and implementation of budget, including training and work with the dean to develop a model for needs in preparation for philanthropic requests.
- Plan for summer programs from a budgetary perspective and will assist us in identifying funds for these programs.
- Work with faculty who have grants and with the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure budgetary compliance and timeliness with funds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of standard business practices and budgetary controls.
- Strong business process skills, particularly in the area of budget management.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Five (5) years of experience in business operations, account management, and higher education required.
- Master's degree or higher preferred.
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references.
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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
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