Job description

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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.

UGA Cooperative Extension was founded in 1914 to bring research-based agricultural information to the people of Georgia. County agents and specialists throughout the state share information on issues like water quality, profitability in agribusiness, family wellness and life skills. County agents provide soil and water test kits and instruction, advice on safe pesticide use, publications, computer programs and lessons in consumer skills to improve Georgians’ quality of life. They are the local experts in food safety, proper eating habits, child safety and parenting. UGAExtension coordinates 4-H, Georgia’s largest youth program. Each year, almost 200,000 young Georgians participate in community projects, summer camps and conferences on today’s issues while having fun and learning to work together. The leadership skills and values they learn in 4-H last a lifetime. UGA Extension reaches more than 2.6 million Georgians through education programs each year. Millions more rely on UGAExtension’s publications, educational news articles and public television programming for advice and information.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Cooperative Extension seeks a dynamic and innovative professional to provide statewide support and coordination for 4-H healthy living programs. This is a full-time public service faculty appointment based in Athens, Georgia.

There are more than 300 full-time and part-time faculty and staff members in Athens and the five 4-H centers in Georgia who support the district and county 4-H faculty and staff members who, in turn, deliver the 4-H program at the county level (https://georgia4h.org).

Position Summary

This public service faculty position provides statewide support and coordination for 4-H healthy living programs and serves as a member of the state 4-H staff. The position develops and maintains curricula and training materials that enable district and county 4-H faculty and staff to deliver programs in every Georgia county. In addition to providing professional development to 4-H and youth development educators, the individual plans, implements and evaluates numerous youth events and activities that focus on family and consumer sciences content areas. The individual leads statewide participation in regional and national 4-H experiences and collaborates with other educational providers such as UGA College of Public Health and UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The individual supports the overall 4-H program by serving as Principal Investigator on grants, seeking private funding to support key initiatives, and communicating program impact to stakeholders.

Faculty Rank

Public Service (non-tenure track); 12 month

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline closely related to family and consumer sciences, health, education, and/or human development.

Additional Requirements and Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

· Achievement of the rank of Public Service Assistant (or equivalent) or have a documented record of achievement that qualifies the candidate for placement in the public service faculty track. For more information regarding the public service faculty track, please see the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion for Public Service and Outreach Faculty.

· Ph.D. preferred

· Demonstrated experience in education, youth development, Extension or related area.

· At least one year of experience working with diverse audiences including understanding of common diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

· Appreciation and understanding of Extension and 4-H programs preferred.

· Demonstrated expertise in program development and evaluation.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Excellent Interpersonal and public relations skills required, with ability to work with a wide variety of colleagues and audiences.

· Ability to work independently and in teams.

· Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

· A valid driver’s license and a vehicle for official duty travel required.

· Ability to work frequent evenings and weekends required.

Duties/Responsibilities

The specialist reports to the Associate State 4-H Leader for UGA Extension and is accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Provides direction, vision, coordination, program development and evaluation, and overall leadership to 4-H Healthy Living Programs.
• Develops and maintains curricula and training materials for staff and volunteers to address family and consumer sciences content areas, in alignment with Georgia Department of Education standards.
• Coordinates assigned youth events, activities, awards, trainings, planning sessions, conferences, and competitions including website maintenance and communications with participants, collaborators, and donors.
• Interacts and coordinates programming efforts with other UGA faculty, state and federal agencies, and private partners and organizations.
• Seeks grants and private gifts to support and grow assigned programs.
• Other duties assigned by the State 4-H Leader and Associate State 4-H Leader.

Salary and Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Information regarding benefits of the position can be viewed at https://hr.uga.edu/Current_Employees/Benefits/benefits/

Application Deadline

All materials should be submitted by March 31, 2023 for full consideration; however, screening will continue until the position is filled. Tentative start date is on or after June 1, 2023.

Application Procedures
Apply online at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/291163. The application packet should include: (1) letter of application; (2) condensed curriculum vita/resume; and (3) list of three references with contact information.

Questions should be addressed to Dr. Al Parker, Screening Committee Chair, at alparker@uga.eduor call 706-542-2163.

EEO 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/or call (706) 542-2222.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Athens, GA 30602: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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