Part-time Program Specialist - IRIS

Part‑time Program Specialist – IRIS

Named: S15219P | Department: ENGR-Resilient Infrast Systems |

Employment type:

Employee, Part‑time, 19 hours per week | Salary: $19.90/hour +, based on experience

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia seeks a part‑time Program Specialist to work with the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS). The role involves coordinating workshops, meetings, and community engagement events; supporting program and administrative operations; managing financial and office tasks; and providing backup support to IRIS staff.

• Plan and coordinate IRIS workshops, meetings, conferences, interviews, and community engagement outreach activities.
• Create and distribute agendas; manage calendar invites, flyers, and RSVPs.
• Oversee reservations, catering, and logistical support for IRIS events.
• Communicate information and updates to event attendees, presenters, and vendors.
• Serve as the day‑of contact for event/meeting logistics, including set‑up and tear‑down.

• Support the mission‑critical work of the IRIS Managing Director and IRIS Director by coordinating office and external communications, day‑to‑day operations, and administrative tasks.
• Represent IRIS, the College of Engineering, and the University of Georgia at campus, external functions, and professional written and verbal communications.
• Serve as a backup to IRIS staff for proxy functions in meetings and events.

• Coordinate with graduate students, staff, faculty, vendors, and stakeholders on purchase orders, check requests, travel requests, expense statements, and travel reimbursements.
• Advise faculty and graduate students on UGA and USG policies and procedures, providing accurate guidance on financial matters.
• Maintain general day‑to‑day functionality within the office to ensure IRIS team goals and projects progress with necessary supplies and resources.

• Communicate regularly and timely with project PIs regarding research and meeting activities, deadlines, and updates.
• Provide updates to IRIS leadership on logistical, program, or project support needs and any barriers to success.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience.

• Experience or knowledge with research and program management.

• FLSA status:
  Non‑Exempt.
• FTE: 475.
• Non‑benefits eligible.
• Location:
  
  Athens Area.
• Posting Date: 06/01/2026.

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).

Name:
Virginia Bacon‑Talati
Email: VBTalati