Program Coordinator III

Employment Type

& Schedule

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5. Occasional after hours may be needed.

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 10/07/2025 | Open until filled | Closing Date | Proposed Starting Date 11/17/2025

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Program Coordinator III | FLSA Status:
Exempt | FTE: 1.00

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

• Budgeting/Financial Reconciliation
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Event Planning

Primary coordinator responsible for meeting all contractual, administrative, financial, and logistics requirements for multiple complex outreach and educational training programs totaling approximately $400,000 annually. Deliver assigned programs to a range of local government agencies and public service professional associations as assigned. The programs assigned are both contracted with professional associations and Institute programs that provide specialized and technical training to local and state level government agencies.

Assignment of associations are based on conference scheduling, portfolio management, and association contracts renegotiated on an annual/bi-annual basis. Most programs lead to a certificate through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government or are programs needed as continuing education hours for local government officials. The position has authority for contract development and negotiation; design and development of the master event plan and implementation schedule;

program development, evaluation and reporting; client relationships and communication; event budget and program account management, conference and event coordination and management; IT development and application; staffing plans; and management of administrative and participant records systems.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Relationship building/relationship management.
• Problem-solving and adaptability.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite.

Travel, evenings, and weekends may be involved. Driving – as needed to perform job related duties. Lifting and carrying conference materials.

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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment…