EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Posting Details

Posting Number

G/R01052P

Working Title

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department

Franklin-Geology

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the states oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The Universitys main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The Universitys enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

06/03/2019

Posting Date

02/14/2019

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Duties/Responsibilities

Please approximate the percentage of time spent on each task (out of 100%) during a typical work week. List these tasks in order of importance, with the most critical task coming first. Do not list more than 6 entries do not go below 5% time per assigned duty.

Duties/Responsibilities

Driving UGA vans. This program travels 10K miles across the country and back.

Percentage of time

25

Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting Instructors: grading papers, helping with lab and field activities. Assisting with lectures, setting up equipment (projectors, maps, dry erase boards, etc.

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Camp Leadership and Support: Oversee all camp chores including cooking, washing dishes, setting up and packing up camp, keeping camp clean, etc.

Percentage of time

15

Duties/Responsibilities

Outdoor activity leadership and support: Directing students on hiking, health and safety, keeping the group together on the trails,

Percentage of time

15

Duties/Responsibilities

Acquiring food and supplies: Purchasing supplies as needed, keeping track of receipts, etc.

Percentage of time

15

Position Details

Classification Title

Temporary Hourly Professional (NE)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

Job Family

FTE

0.475

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

Assists with IFP (Summer Interdisciplinary Field Program) in a variety of capacities. Tasks may include:
Driving Van
Setting up camp sites
Washing dished at camp sites
Assisting instructors
Leading hiking groups
Leading laboratory exercises
Procuring food and supplies
Assisting with meal preparation
Keeping track of receipts and completing spreadsheets
Grading papers
Assisting to provide first aid to program participants
Supervising student chores

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Former student of the IFP program who have attended the program and taken the classes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge in Geology, Anthropology and Ecology work.

Physical Demands

Be able to sit for long hours (the program travels 10K miles across the country) and be able to drive large vans with students for many hours. Be able to hike strenuous hikes (up Mount St. Helen, etc). Be able to set up camp, cook food on campfire and camp outside for two months.

Is this a Position of Trust?

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• No Response
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents

Resume/CV