Project Manager - INPO

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 or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Part Time

Additional Schedule Information: 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday (32hrs/wk)

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 10/27/2026

Open until filled: No

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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Classification Title: Project Management Pro I

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 0.80

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary: This position will help coordinate an ongoing projects within the Institute of Nonprofit Organizations (INPO) within the School of Social Work. Projects will focus on rural engagement and developing rural community outreach to build new partnerships, collaboration, and funding opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Ability to engage with current community and industry partners, as well as develop new relationships and partnerships between faculty and community stakeholders.

Physical Demands: Sedentary work involves remaining in a seated position for extended periods. The worker must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally, frequently use hands and fingers for typing, and possess close visual acuity for extensive computer screen monitoring.

• Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
• Is this a Position of Trust?: No
• 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?: No
• 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

Project Development and Management:

• The project manager will participate in and help oversee on-going projects conducted by PI and collaborators and deliver progress reports to funders and donors. Will oversee the timelines, progress, and deliverables for each project. Will represent the projects to external stakeholders while PI maintains final decisionmaking role.

Percentage of time: 75

Data Coordination:

• The project manager will engage with research partners for data collection, interpretation, and implementation. Will translate research findings to project reports and disseminate to partners, funders, and other stakeholders

Percentage of time: 15

Public Service and Outreach:

• The project manager will collaborate with community and industry partners to utilize, design processes, and provide feedbback on research generated data, training, and interventions. Will develop new community partnerships for new research projects and engage with faculty research leads to connect their expertise to offer to community partners.

Percentage of time: 10

Contact Details

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

Recruitment Contact Name: Maryanna Axson

Recruitment Contact Email: maxson@uga.edu