Program Coordinator

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Continuing and Professional Education

This position coordinates youth camps, community programs, and events on the Statesboro, Armstrong, and Liberty Campuses.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

• Coordinate internal and external youth camps, as well as community programs and events.
• Communicate the university¿s policies and procedures regarding events on-campus to external clients and serve as liaison between the client and various resources on-campus, such as Housing, Dining/Catering, Parking, Security, Facilities, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all university policies, rules, and guidelines pertaining to event hosting and having non-student minors on-campus.
• Collaborate with appropriate university staff on classrooms, meeting facilities, recreational facilities, housing, dining, and other university resources as needed for camps, programs, and events.
• Hire, train, and supervise Student Assistants.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise camp and program instructors.
• Coordinate training and background checks as required for staff.
• Assess camps, programs, and events to ensure optimum functioning and alignment with the university and the division¿s overall mission and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate services to ensure quality and client satisfaction
• Work with business services and other university partners to ensure accurate and timely billing
• Complete and/or oversee the completion of all documents (agreements, contracts, schedules, invoices, program evaluations, information management systems, etc.) required by the division.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Education

• Masters Degree

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years of experience working in youth camps, community programs, and/or higher education

$17.55 - $20.91 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work effectively in teams
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse environment
• Ability to work effectively with organizations, program participants, faculty, staff and subject matter experts
• Ability to learn and effectively use new software programs

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills

October 13, 2023

Application review may begin as early as October 5, 2023.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in office environment
• Workweek occasionally extends to evenings and weekends
• Work is fast-paced, ever-changing, and results-oriented
• Travel may be required

• Standard Education