Community Partnerships Coordinator

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 09/02/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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Classification Title: Program Assistant II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an educational setting or in a community-based program serving youth or college-aged students.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization skills.

Position Summary:

The Office of Service-Learning (OSL) is looking for an energetic, conscientious, and self-directed professional to coordinate and expand an after-school literacy and sports coaching program. The successful candidate will have a unique professional opportunity to provide essential leadership for expanding a community after-school program that can serve as a model throughout the state to enrich literacy instruction and provide increased access to youth sports programs.

The mission of the University of Georgia Office of Service-Learning is to support academic service-learning and community engagement initiatives that enhance student learning, support engaged scholarship, and address community needs. The OSL is a jointly supported unit of Public Service and Outreach and the Office of Instruction.

The OSL serves as a hub for campus and community collaborations and works with over 100 community partners each year. The program coordinator will engage with and provide support for school-based partnerships. This full-time position will report to the assistant director for community partnerships in the Office of Service-Learning.

Primary responsibilities include the following key activities:

• Coordinating all aspects of after-school program.
• supervising graduate assistant and Lead Success Coaches
• Managing student workers.
• Facilitating UGA service-learning projects and recruiting UGA student volunteers.
• Developing and delivering training and preparation for UGA students involved in the after-school program.
• Working with internal and external partners to evaluate program success.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners, both internal and external to UGA.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks and to resolve problems or conflicts in a mature and professional way.
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide variety of constituencies.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely reporting in compliance with stated guidelines.

Physical Demands: Some light lifting and driving

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No

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

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Credit and P-Card policy:

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.

Background Investigation Policy:

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinating All Aspects of After-School Program

• Working with assistant director and school district personnel to develop after-school program
• Developing a plan to scale program to more schools
• Leading recruitment and training of student volunteers necessary to operate the program

Developing a plan to assess and report on the impact of the after-school program

• Coordinating communication, marketing, and social media efforts
• Ensuring compliance with UGA Programs Serving Minors policy

Percentage of time: 50

Duties/Responsibilities:

Supervising Graduate Assistant and Lead Success Coaches and overseeing expansion of volunteer program

• Recruitment, training and supervision of graduate assistants and Lead Success Coaches
• Providing necessary reporting and documentation for Experiential Learning requirements and CLR
• Providing direction and support for Lead Success Coaches

Percentage of time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities:

Facilitating UGA Service-Learning Projects and Recruiting and Preparing UGA Student Volunteers

• Working with faculty and departments to connect service-learning courses to the after-school program
• Developing recruitment, training, and preparation for UGA students involved in the after-school program
• Managing platforms to coordinate volunteer and other technology platforms to coordinate placements, training, and communication
• Coordinating tabling and recruiting events

Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities:

Working with Internal and External Partners to Ensure Program Success

• Coordinating meetings with campus, community, and district partners as necessary
• Communicating with UGA colleges and units on opportunities to partner
• Reporting on program progress to internal and external partners
• Raising awareness of program
• Seeking additional grant and funding sources to sustain program

Percentage of time: 15

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Josh Podvin

Recruitment Contact Email: jhpodvin@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-4511