Centennials Program Manager; Limited-Term

Posting Number S16017P.

Working Title:

Centennials Program Manager (Limited-Term). Department:
Franklin-School of Music. About the University of Georgia.

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Posting Type:
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP.

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligibility. Benefits Eligible. Full/Part time:
Full Time.

Work Schedule:

Additional Schedule Information.

M-F, 8am-5pm;
Occasional evening or weekends may be required.

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date: 11/03/2026. Open until filled:
Yes. Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date: 01/01/2027.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position has a limited term appointment which is expected to be from January 2027 to June 2028. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding.

Athens Area.

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Classification

Title:

Project Management Pro I. FLSA Exempt. FTE: 1.00.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary:

The Limited-Term Centennial Program Manager will provide centralized leadership and project management for the centennial celebrations of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and the Lamar Dodd School of Art. The centennial programs will align with UGA’s Year of the Arts, requiring close coordination with the university committee responsible for planning and managing Year of the Arts…