As a member of the Institute of Government’s executive management team, the position reports to the Director of the Institute and is responsible for establishing strategy and managing the daily operation of GTED’s 35+ faculty and staff. GTED is responsible for the governmental training and education programs of the Institute of Government, including leadership development and financial management training programs. The GTED Associate Director works with officials and staff from local and state governments to develop and provide training for multiple state agencies and a variety of local government professional associations across the state of Georgia and is responsible for ensuring their effectiveness in meeting the needs of governments and their leaders across the state.
A Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field is required; a similar terminal degree is preferred. This is an administrative, untenured public service faculty appointment in the public service faculty career ladder at The University of Georgia.
The successful candidate should possess strong knowledge and extensive (10+ years) experience
in governmental training and education and a distinguished record at the executive level in local
or state government.
Given that the Associate Director will spend considerable time working directly with state and local officials, including elected, appointed, and staff, it is critical that the candidate possess the desire, ability, and background to interact in a very positive and supportive manner with these important partners of the Institute of Government. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an appreciation for the complexities involved in working in a political setting.
The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to lead people and manage finances while relating to clients of the Institute of Government’s programs. Letters of recommendation and information provided in the submission of the application for the position should show evidence of such experience and qualifications.
Candidates must be able to successfully negotiate contracts, continually assess the impact, quality and effectiveness of training programs in consultation with partners and GTED faculty and be proactive in implementing program and administrative changes when necessary. The position requires supervision of faculty and staff located in the Institute of Government’s Athens, Gwinnett, and Atlanta offices and management of diverse contracts and grants.
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