Archway Professional Generalist

Archway Professional Generalist

Position Summary: The University of Georgia seeks a community‑engagement facilitator, the Archway Professional, serving as a Public Service & Outreach Faculty member. The role leads public service faculty activities in a rural Georgia community, acting as the primary contact for local stakeholders and representing the university.

Classification: Public Service Professional AC FLSA – Faculty Rank:
Open Rank, 12‑month renewable contract, Non‑Tenure Track.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in public administration, urban/regional planning, public policy, public health, higher education, community development, business, non‑profit management, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in community development, economic development, public administration, planning, non‑profit, community organizing, leadership development, or regional planning.

Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• Additional advanced coursework or certification in community engagement, project management, or related areas.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and

Competencies:

• Responsive, service‑oriented, efficient, and timely team collaborator.
• Background in group facilitation, consensus building, focus groups, public engagement, and community organizing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail, capable of presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience interacting with people of varied backgrounds.
• Proven community program and project management skills.
• Excellent data analytics and computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability and willingness to travel to locations across Georgia as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly integrated and dynamic team.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate meetings of the local monthly Executive Committee and issue work groups.
• Coordinate student experiential learning and faculty research through community programs or projects.
• Develop dynamic relationships with community stakeholders to foster consensus, capacity building, sustainability, and resilience.
• Utilize decision‑making and problem‑solving skills to identify resources and assist community work groups with accomplishing objectives.
• Familiarize with a wide range of resources at UGA, other higher education institutions, state agencies, regional partnerships, non‑profit organizations, professional trade associations, and other organizations.
• Assist the community and the Archway Partnership Operations Coordinators in articulating and continually prioritizing community needs.
• Demonstrate partnership, collaboration, and community engagement best practices and principles.
• Document activities and program impact through a variety of evaluation mechanisms.
• Position local partnerships, programs, and projects for marketing and promotional media opportunities.
• Engage in regional partnerships to support community connectivity to additional resources.

Location of Vacancy: Outside Athens, GA.

Physical Demands: Position requires travel across Georgia during day, evening, and weekends; requires driving, interacting with children under 18, and having security access.

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, veteran status, or other protected status.