Program Coordinator Iv

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S11932P

Working Title

PROGRAM COORDINATOR IV

Department

COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

UGA

Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at

UGA , the Mary Frances Early College of Education ( MFE

COE ) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The

MFE

COE

is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at

UGA

with respect to graduate education.

Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African American graduate, in February 2020, the

MFE

COE

has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.

For more information about

UGA , visit

http://www.uga.edu

; for Athens, visit

http://www.visitathensga.com

; and for Georgia, visit

http://www.georgia.gov

.

College/Unit/Department website

https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication-sciences-and-special-education/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Part Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Varies, 24 hours per week

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

04/12/2024

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

05/20/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (******** ).

Position Information

Classification Title

Public Service Professional AD

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

.60

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Education

Position Summary

The Georgia Sensory Assistance Project ( GSAP ) Deafblind Education Specialist will: provide technical assistance in the form of consultation and coaching to educational teams and families of children with dual sensory loss via onsite and distance visits, provide follow-up information about best-practice teaching strategies, create learning materials needed for student, perform regular check-ins with school team members, and collect data on progress toward consultation outcomes and child change. The

GSAP

Education Specialist will collaborate with team members to develop and present information for conferences, workshops, and trainings and will also assist team with other project initiatives as needed, including but not limited to: organizing and carrying out family events; networking with state leaders on systems-change activities; and promoting awareness to increase student identification and registration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Experience in serving deafblind students, their school teams, and families
Experience in working as an itinerant/consultative teacher
Certifications: Visual Impairment, Deaf Education, Orientation & Mobility
Proficiency in braille, including Unified English Braille, Nemeth Code, and assistive technology specific to braille
Expertise in assistive technology solutions for deafblind students
Physical Demands

Normal office environment.
Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

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

.

Background Investigation Policy

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

.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as school consultation provider. This includes onsite and distance visits with school teams, providing follow-up information about best-practice teaching strategies, and creating learning materials needed for student
Perform regular check-ins with school team members and collect data on progress toward consultation outcomes and child change.
Percentage of time

75

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop and present information for conferences, workshops, and trainings.
Percentage of time

15

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist team with other project initiatives as needed, including but not limited to: organizing and carrying out family events; networking with state leaders on systems-change activities; and promoting awareness to increase student identification and registration.
Percentage of time

10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Carol Darrah

Recruitment Contact Email

********

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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