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Associate Director for Conflict Resolution and Youth Serving Programming

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

The University of Georgia is Georgia’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education, currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the U.S. The Associate Director for Conflict Resolution and Youth Serving Programming is responsible for managing a portfolio of client work, providing consultation and training, and overseeing initiatives designed to address conflicts while fostering personal development among youth.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Director in implementing the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the Institute to include strategy, budgeting, personnel, marketing and communications, instruction and training, and research and evaluation

Manage the Conflict Resolution and Youth Serving Programming team of faculty and program coordination staff

Build project teams of faculty/staff to leverage Institute expertise on conflict resolution and youth-serving client projects and initiatives, assist with strategic initiatives of the Institute, and represent the Fanning Institute in internal and external meetings as assigned by the Director

Develop, manage, and expand a portfolio of work funded by grants, client contracts, work agreements, etc., that aligns with the mission and vision of the Fanning Institute by: Proactively seek funding for work that aligns with the mission and vision of the Fanning Institute, especially federally funded grant opportunities. Faculty are expected to secure funding to cover salary and related operating expenses

Developing and supporting client relationships that result in collaborative efforts from the Fanning Institute and other UGA public service and academic partners

Coordinating and collaborating with key Fanning Institute partners to identify and respond appropriately, developing innovative programs and services to meet the needs of wide-ranging clients. Depending on programmatic needs, faculty typically will have specific areas of concentration and focus but also operate in an interdisciplinary and collaborative manner

Developing collaborative linkages within Fanning Institute, Public Service and Outreach, and UGA units that result in increased service to clients by staying abreast of the broad range of Fanning Institute capabilities, expertise, and projects

Providing group and individual instruction, facilitation, data gathering sessions, mediation, technical assistance, etc., both on and off campus

Conducting effective project management by working collaboratively with other Fanning Institute personnel. This includes following policy, procedures, and processes to develop budgets, agreements, and work products; identifying additional client support needs; and ensuring that workflows are consistent

Ensuring all contractual deliverables are met

Contribute to a field of knowledge aligned to the mission and vision of the Fanning Institute by creating new processes and programs that are grounded in the concepts and methods of recognized disciplines, professions, and interdisciplinary fields. This work is expected to be shared with colleagues and constituents for discussion, critique, use, and peer recognition by the faculty member publishing in peer-reviewed journals, making conference presentations, presenting research outcomes via webinars, etc

Participate in professional development opportunities that align with the mission and vision of the Fanning Institute, particularly opportunities related to leadership development, conflict transformation, nonprofits, scholarship, and grant writing

Identify opportunities for private giving and Foundation development. Collaborate with Fanning Institute leadership to cultivate identified opportunities and expand funding development

Qualification

Leadership developmentOrganizational developmentConflict resolutionBudget managementProject managementEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsTeam managementFlexibility

Required

A doctorate degree or terminal degree in education, public administration, social work, or a related field is required

Strong knowledge of and extensive background in leadership development, organization development, or conflict resolution

Extensive history of managing people, developing and monitoring budgets, managing projects in higher education throughout Georgia

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, competing priorities, project resources, and budgets

History of and ability to work directly with wide-ranging clients

Commitment and ability to interact in a positive and supportive manner with Institute colleagues, agency leaders, elected and appointed officials, and agency staff and service providers

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of the complexities involved in the Institute's mission and a willingness to work through complexities to deliver solutions

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to sit at a desk, drive a state vehicle, carry up to 25 pounds, and facilitate in front of large groups