Manager 30hr - Center for South GA Regional Impact

Valdosta State University (VSU) is a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages through excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university's mission encompasses student success, university advancement, and regional impact, guided by core values of community, civility, integrity, and citizenship.

About the role

Manage and coordinate the operations of a unit or initiative within the Center for South GA Regional Impact. This is a grant-funded, full-time position contingent upon continued availability of adequate funding. Note: VSU is not sponsoring new H-1B visa petitions at this time.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of personnel (30%): Allocate work, train, promote, enforce internal procedures, evaluate performance, and resolve personnel issues.
• Manage and participate (15%): Oversee and engage in daily unit operations.
• Implementation (15%): Develop or assist with policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
• Research trends (15%): Investigate new developments and present recommendations.
• Planning and goal setting (10%): Contribute to short- and long-range planning and goal maintenance.
• Projects and programs (10%): Develop and implement initiatives to achieve established goals.
• Department representative (5%): Attend meetings, promote programs, and represent the department.

Additional expectations include:

• Developing strategic relationships with VSU department heads and professors to promote and manage Center projects.
• Day-to-day office management, including supervision of support staff and student workers.
• Assisting in planning, researching, developing, and implementing strategies for Center projects.
• Serving as the primary liaison for the Center with client companies and engaged university staff/students.
• Attending community events to represent the Center, deliver presentations, and market its initiatives.
• Managing all Center social media platforms, including writing and posting timely updates.
• Performing other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a specified field and three (3) years of related work experience.
• Professional licensure, certification, and/or designation may be required in some areas.

Pay

$46,619 annually.