Director UGA Center Continuing Education & Hotel

Overview

Posting Number: F2630P

Working Title: Director of the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Department: PSO-Continuing Educ & Hotel

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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.

The Georgia Center is a large and comprehensive continuing education unit that includes a conference center and hotel. The facility was one of the original Centers of Continuing Education funded by the Kellogg Foundation. The Georgia Center’s continuing education programs focus on conferences and other professional development experiences, both in-person and online. Opening in 1957, the 300,000 square foot facility includes two auditoriums, 19 conference rooms, five executive boardrooms, a computer training lab, 200 hotel rooms, banquet areas, a full-service restaurant, and bistro.

The Georgia Center employs approximately 400 people. The Georgia Center hosts more than 1,700 events annually, with approximately 95,000 participants each year. Through a unique partnership with the UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, the Georgia Center also serves as a real-world learning laboratory providing experiential learning opportunities for Hospitality and Food Industry Management students.

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant institution, is an international leader in outreach programming and statewide engagement. As part of UGA’s outreach mission, the division of Public Service and Outreach (PSO) works to help create jobs and prosperity, develop the state’s leaders, and solve critical statewide challenges. More information can be found at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Information regarding the Georgia Center, one of eight UGA PSO units, can be found at: https:///

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 01/13/2026

Job Closing Date: 03/01/2026

Open until filled: No

Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. This is an administrative, untenured public service faculty appointment. Candidates will be considered for the position until March 1, 2026. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, and list of four references with contact information.

EEO Statement: 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, or 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).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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