Coordinator of Faculty & Graduate Student Development - University of Georgia

Posting Details



Posting Details




Posting Number
S12837P


Working Title
Coordinator of Faculty & Graduate Student Development


Department
VPI-Teaching & Learning Center


About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 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 employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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.


About the College/Unit/Department



College/Unit/Department website
ctl.uga.edu


Posting Type
External


Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP


Employment Type
Employee


Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible


Full/Part time
Full Time


Work Schedule



Additional Schedule Information
In office Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week


Advertised Salary
$54,000+, commensurate with experience


Posting Date
10/25/2024


Open until filled
Yes


Closing Date



Proposed Starting Date
02/03/2025


Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, those wishing to apply for this position should submit application materials by November 18, 2024.


Location of Vacancy
Athens Area


EEO Policy 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).


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Position Information




Classification Title
Academic Services Paraprofessional/Professional


FLSA
Non-Exempt


FTE
1.00


Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.


Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience providing timely support for the work of others in a professional manner, including assessing/diagnosing the need, and identifying specific ways to meet those needs.
  
• 1-2 years experience working in a teaching center or similar unit at a research university.
  
• At least two years of experience teaching in higher education, preferably at a large, public research university - and a demonstrated commitment to improving teaching on the basis of research on teaching and learning.
  
• 1-2 years of experience managing multiple projects at once.
  
  
  
  Position Summary
  The University of Georgia seeks an organized and thoughtful individual to join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) as a Coordinator of Faculty and Graduate Student Development. The CTL is a unit of the Office of Instruction, whose central mission is to provide university-wide leadership, collaboration, and support on matters related to instruction. The Coordinator of Faculty and Graduate Student Development reports to the Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, and collaborates with other CTL educational developers. At the CTL, Coordinators work under the guidance of their supervisor to develop and execute plans and protocols for effective and efficient operations in their area. They manage and oversee the implementation of programs and services, coordinate and support external facing initiatives, cultivate and maintain relationships with individuals from campus partner units, provide training, consultations, and support for individuals across campus, collaborate with their CTL colleagues, and more.
  
  The individual filling this position will join the CTL team in supporting instruction across all UGA schools and colleges. The instructional development services that may be included in this individual's portfolio could include project management and coordination, one-on-one teaching-related consultations, facilitation of mid-semester formative evaluations of teaching, execution of specific CTL programs, development of help resources for teaching and learning technology, and support for instructional use of our learning management system.
  
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
  
  
  
  • Practical knowledge of Brightspace by D2L and the use of learning technology in teaching.
    
  • Practical knowledge of the basic (evidence-based) principles of effective teaching in higher education.
    
  • Ability to provide timely support for the work of others in a professional manner, including assessing/diagnosing the need, and identifying specific ways to meet those needs.
    
  • Ability to identify and apply relevant research on teaching and learning to specific teaching situations in the higher education context.
    
  • Excellent presentation, facilitation, and project management skills, including the ability to attend to detail and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
    
  • Excellence in teaching, instructional design, and/or educational development in higher education - preferably at a large public research university.
    
    
    
    
    
    Physical Demands
    
    
    
    • Ability to commute (walking, driving, etc.) to on campus meetings.
      
    • Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
      
      
      
      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 .
      
      
      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 .
      
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      Contribute to the execution of educational development programs and services for faculty and graduate students (e.g., conducting one-on-one consultations and/or mid-semester formative evaluations of teaching, coordination of the Faculty Learning Community program, GradTeach Certificate workshops and cohort leadership, review of Learning Technologies Grant applications, etc.).
      
      
      Percentage of time
      40
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      Leverage project management strategies to assist the Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, supporting effective and efficient development of new and existing programs, services, and events.
      
      
      Percentage of time
      20
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      Provide one-on-one and group support for instructors and TAs using our learning management system and other common learning technology tools.
      
      
      Percentage of time
      20
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      Develop evidence-based resources and/or support materials for instruction and learning technology use at UGA.
      
      
      Percentage of time
      15
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      Other duties as assigned.
      
      
      Percentage of time
      5