The University of Georgia · 1 month ago
Extension Operations Coordinator
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university, known for its commitment to higher education and academic excellence. The Extension Operations Coordinator is responsible for directing daily operations within the CAES Office of the Associate Dean for Extension, managing communications, scheduling, and supporting strategic initiatives for UGA Cooperative Extension.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the primary liaison between the Associate Dean and direct reports, senior leadership, Extension faculty, and staff
Initiates contact, follow-up, and problem resolution with industry and stakeholder groups in Georgia and beyond
Exercises significant judgment in planning and directing the Associate Dean’s calendar and travel around the state
Responsible for creating Zoom meetings, office conferences, and facilitating inter-office communications
Supervises student workers and interns in the office; supports team environment of the Associate Dean’s office
Directs and schedules speaking engagements and meetings
Prepares briefings and background documents for the Associate Dean before meetings and events
Disseminates internal and public facing mass communications on behalf of the Associate Dean’s office
Initiates, drafts, and polishes targeted written and oral communications
Generates travel itineraries, submits expense reports and reimbursements, executes purchase requests, and responds to records requests
Manages reimbursement requests to the Georgia 4-H Foundation for statewide Extension specialists
Advises Extension faculty and staff on updated policies and procedures
Tactfully communicates changes in policy and practice
Discreetly coordinates highly sensitive meetings that may include employees, elected officials, law enforcement, and University HR
Organizes, coordinates, and provides support to committees charged by the Associate Dean related to UGA Cooperative Extension
Manages, coordinates, and directs the Associate Dean’s Office staff in planning and executing special projects and events
Executes special assignments and projects at the direction of the Associate Dean
Oversee and evaluate information technology needs for the Office to include video conferencing systems and related peripherals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5 years of related experience
Superior organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven ability working with teams and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, research problems, systems and options and communicate this information to wide audiences in a very fast-paced environment
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information
Ability to multi-task and focus in a busy environment
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Retirement Plan TRS
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
10001+ employees
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