Learning and Development Senior Managing Consultant II; Program Manager

Position: Learning and Development Senior Managing Consultant II (Program Manager)

Learning and Development Senior Managing Consultant II (Program Manager)

Posting number: S14447P

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About

the Learning & Development (L&D) Team

The Learning & Development team provides professional education and experiences that help the University of Georgia community succeed and flourish in their work and lives so they can better serve the mission of the university. The foundation of our learning and development opportunities are centered around the UGA’s mission, vision, and the Engage and Learn initiative. We provide a variety of workshops and classes on topics such as supervisory skills, leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Individual coaching services and team‑building consultations are also available.

Posting Details

Department: UHR-Learning & Development

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Eligibility:
Employee, Full Time

Working Days/Hrs: M–F 8:00‑5:00 (in person; Athens Campus, Athens, GA)

Salary: $61,000

Posting Date: 12/01/2025

Position Status:
Open until filled

Closing Date: 02/01/2026

Special Instructions:
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship. Applicants must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent
• 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Coaching certification

Position Summary

The Learning & Development Senior Managing Consultant II (Program Manager) is a Training Professional II who facilitates learning experiences in‑person and/or virtually on a variety of career and leadership development topics. The role oversees program areas such as leadership cohort program, professional development learning circle, and/or thematic series of Learning & Development workshops. Responsibilities include coordination, logistics, materials creation, learning delivery, budget, and quality management of program areas, and serving as a lead facilitator for L&D workshops.

Key Responsibilities Coaching and Professional Development

• Primary facilitator of synchronous learning experiences (campus‑wide or unit‑based workshops) via Teams/Zoom
• Design, develop, and implement creative workshop curriculum and materials based on adult learning theory
• Deliver team workshops based on request needs
• Provide individual coaching to help employees reach development goals
• Focus on campus professionals, emerging leaders, and frontline supervisors/managers

Program Design and Management

• Design, develop, and implement professional development programs and certificate series for diverse audiences at UGA
• Oversee program areas such as leadership cohort program, professional development learning circle, thematic series of workshops
• Manage coordination, logistics, materials creation, delivery, budget, and quality for program areas

Program Evaluation

• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of coaching and training programs through feedback, metrics, assessments
• Analyze data to make data‑driven recommendations for improvement

Collaboration and Administration

• Support daily operations and infrastructure of the Learning and Development Center
• Coordina…