Program Coordinator

Posting Information

Posting Date: 01/05/2026. Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2026. Open until filled.

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Classification

Title:

Public Service Pro II. FLSA Exempt. FTE: 1.00.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.

• Experience with state-wide projects focused on training and education, including work with state and local units of government, subcontractors, and systems change projects in human services.

The Program Coordinator position facilitates a six-pronged training and assistance project for disability providers in Georgia. Core responsibilities include in-state implementation of this complex scope of work across all six DBHDD regions, planning, developing, and implementing Community Access training programs for staff working with people with developmental disabilities. The coordinator manages day‑to‑day aspects, ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, maintains positive relationships with sponsors, sub‑awardees, and providers, and coordinates with Business Managers to monitor budgets and track expenditures, developing reports to track outcomes and inform continuous improvement.

• Project management experience in social services or related fields, with implementation experience related to complex scopes of work.
• Strong background in program development and management within social work or behavioral health settings statewide.
• Experience working with human service providers, staff, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship management skills to foster collaboration among a variety of groups.
• Demonstrated administrative experience including documentation and reporting.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based principles and practices applicable to the target population.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners across the state.
• Experience hosting virtual communities of practice involving front‑line staff, supervisors, advocates, regional personnel and trainers.

• Lift boxes weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of credentials and employment history reflective of this position; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities.

• Implement state‑wide scope of work that includes training, technical assistance, and evaluative feedback in the six DBHDD regions.
• Work with eight disability providers under an intensive systems‑change effort.
• Manage mandatory training for all disability organizations, encompassing around 300 providers.
• Plan, develop, and implement Community Access training programs tailored to staff working with people with developmental disabilities in all six DBHDD regions.

• Communicate and plan with sub‑awardees (UMass‑Boston and NASDDS).
• Coordinate with Business Managers to track workplans, budgets, and programmatic outcomes of sub‑awardees.
• Coordinate with Business Managers to monitor program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure efficient resource allocation for sub‑awards.

• Communicate and plan with designated DBHDD staff (state‑level and regional).
• Focus on training content, delivery design, implementation, and outcomes…