Events Specialist

Events Specialist

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Posting Number S15632P Working Title Events Specialist Department VPI-Gwinnett Graduate Programs

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 (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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 College/Unit/Department The University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus seeks to be a highly accessible and vibrant center of advanced learning for non‑traditional and working professionals in the greater Atlanta, north‑central, and northeast Georgia regions.

As part of the University of Georgia’s overall strategic plan for extended education, the Gwinnett Campus plan is to expand graduate and continuing education opportunities to residents of greater Atlanta, north‑central and northeast Georgia, and neighboring counties in Alabama, N. Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The strategic plan incorporates concepts from previous visioning documents and reports.

The mission of the UGA Gwinnett Campus is to provide quality graduate, professional, and continuing education programs to residents and professional training opportunities for employees of local businesses and industries of greater Atlanta, north‑central, and northeast Georgia. The UGA Gwinnett Campus serves the community’s needs, promotes economic growth and workforce development in one of the state’s fastest‑growing regions, and addresses critical workforce shortages in the local public service sector.

Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Some flexibility is needed to support campus events.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience

Posting Date 08/21/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/21/2026

Location of Vacancy Gwinnett County

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
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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy

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