Extension Operations Coordinator

Extension Operations Coordinator

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – Athens, GA

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Executive Assistant III
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

• Posting Number: S14435P
• Working Title:
  
  Extension Operations Coordinator
• Department: CAES-Assoc Dean for Extension
• Posting Date: 11/25/2025
• Closing Date: 01/01/2026
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area
• Salary:
  Commensurate with Experience
• Benefits:
  Eligible for Full/Part Time Employee Benefits

Full Time – Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 5 years of related experience

Preferred qualifications summary. (No specific preferred qualifications listed.)

This position is responsible for directing the daily operations of the CAES Office of the Associate Dean for Extension, which includes the Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Director of County Operations and support staff. The role has autonomy for management of the office and coordinating the Associate Dean’s travel and initiatives that support the strategic initiatives of UGA Cooperative Extension. It reports directly to the Associate Dean for Extension and serves as liaison with the Associate Dean’s direct reports, the Dean’s Office, and external constituencies including other administrators, faculty, students, and external stakeholders.

• 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

• Sitting at PC workstation for long periods using keyboard, mouse, and telephone
• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks

Percentage of time: 30%

• 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.

Percentage of time: 30%

• 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,…