Director for Plans and Operations; Project Manager for CLA

Job Title:

Director for Plans and Operations;
Project Manager for the CLA

Location:

UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Dahlonega

The Director for Plans and Operations / Project Manager for the Cadet Leadership Academy (CLA) serves as the CLA's principal enterprise planner and operations integrator, reporting to the AVP & Chief of Staff. The Director governs the 12-24 month planning framework - long-range plans, SOPs, calendars, decision points, and resource priorities - and synchronizes the Commandant's operations cell, Army ROTC, University Events, and other partners.

The Director supervises the Director of Military Operations (DMO), who converts strategic guidance into the mid-range training and events campaign, and provides decision support while preserving Commandant, PMS/ROTC, and institutional authorities. No direct budget authority; validates operational resource requirements through the Chief of Staff.

• Enterprise Planning & Integration:
  • Develop and maintain the CLA 12-24 month operations strategy and long-range planning process; align academic, Corps, ROTC, leader-development, major-event, and partner requirements; establish planning horizons, decision points, priorities, and synchronization mechanisms.
  • UNG/USG
    ; CLA planning guidance; applicable Army/ROTC, risk, safety, event, procurement, and fiscal policies.
• Operations Governance & Standards:
  • Establish CLA planning processes, SOPs, battle rhythm, templates, risk/governance standards, and continuity systems; translate strategic guidance into clear requirements for the DMO and supporting cells.
• Cross-Functional Synchronization & Major Events:
  • Integrate the Commandant's operations cell, Army ROTC, University Events, Facilities, Public Safety, Athletics, Student Affairs, and external partners; set frameworks and senior decision points for major CLA events while the DMO/operations cell owns detailed planning and execution.
• Executive Decision Support & Project Management:
  • Produce decision-quality briefs, EXSUMs, plans, assessments, and AAR roll-ups; manage assigned strategic projects, track enterprise operations metrics, identify friction, and recommend policy, process, or resource adjustments.
• People Leadership & Continuity:
  • Supervise the DMO; provide planning guidance and development to subordinate/matrixed planners and cadet staff; enforce disciplined staff processes, accountability, and continuity.

• Expert knowledge of military planning processes (MDMP, TLPs, mission command, risk management).
• Strong project/program management, cross-functional coordination, executive communication, assessment/AAR, and resource-prioritization skills.
• Able to bridge military and university structures while preserving command and functional authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to convert strategic guidance into integrated plans, calendars, SOPs, and decision products.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in leadership, public administration, strategic studies, organizational leadership, project management, or a related field preferred.
• Progressively responsible military operations and planning experience at battalion level or higher, including long-range planning, training management, staff integration, and executive communication.

• Prior service as a senior NCO (SGM/CSM) or field-grade officer (MAJ-COL), or equivalent, strongly preferred.
• Senior Military College, ROTC, higher-education, or comparable institutional experience preferred.

• Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional…