Director of Youth Programs

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The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for jobs that advance UGA's mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses as well as home of the only on-campus hotel.

General hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Hours worked must meet the demandsof the program portfolio. Early morning, nights, and weekends will be necessary during summer camp season.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Director of Youth Programs is an operational manager that oversees, develops, and manages the youth programming portfolio of summer camps and a trio academic competitions. The director of youth programs is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of all programs including partnership/program development, enrollment management, budgeting and revenue management, expense management and the securing of external funding through grants and contracts. The position involves a high degree of project and program management to ensure programs meet the highest quality standards, highlight the University, and invoke best practices in youth development while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. The position directly manages a team of two full-time youth professionals, seasonal part-time instructors, and temporary staff required to execute program delivery.

* Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

* Ability to meet deadlines.

* Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of staff, parents, and community members.
* Ability to provide and receive feedback with a positive attitude and open-mindedness.
* Ability to understand and interpret information.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Ability to manage expenditures.

* Withstand the stresses of summer outdoor environments.
* Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
* Driving to perform job related duties.
* Lift 30lbs.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Research, identify, secure and execute new opportunities for university collaborations/partnerships/sponsored works/grants in support of new and existing programs.

Supervise two FT Youth Staff members and partner in oversight of teams of temporary staff and instructors hired in support of programs.

Oversee program evaluation and impact assessment of youth programs to include actively seeking
scholarship opportunities where program impact can be accessed and shared.

Support strategic initiatives of the Georgia Center and University as a whole.