Coordinator for Professional Development

Job Title: Coordinator for Professional Development

Location: Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Coordinator for Professional Development provides support to the Director of The Center for Teaching, Mentoring and Leadership (CTML) with marketing, logistics and operational functions. The Coordinator for Professional Development applies knowledge and skills to plan, schedule and/or conduct professional development activities independently or with others and serves as the support point of contact and liaison for internal and external customers regarding professional development. In addition, the Coordinator for Professional Development must be knowledgeable regarding the objectives of the STML and maintain documentation to support objective attainment, budgets, and other related reports.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer professional development activities of The Center for Teaching, Mentoring, and Leadership (CTML).
• Provide logistical and operational support through marketing, ensuring the STML web page is current and updated, maintaining the monthly professional development calendar to be posted monthly, announcing and ensuring electronic sign up for workshops and training, announcing, scheduling, researching, and benchmarking Professional Development opportunities.
• In addition, the Coordinator for Professional Development helps with development, collection of data, and analysis of annual needs assessments used to plan annual faculty professional development seminar series and conferences, as well as faculty professional development trainings and workshops.
• Assure all evaluation forms are compiled and summary reports completed, provided for the presenter(s).
• Plans and coordinates special events and visiting scholars as assigned.
• Maintains the operation budget of the CTML.
• Coordinate faculty development annual schedules.
• Supporting the faculty/staff conference.
• Collaborating with Academic Affairs to coordinate the Academic Affairs retreat.
• Coordinating workshops conducted by the Faculty Excellence Associates, Faculty Workshop Developers.
• Coordinating the New Faculty and Aspiring Leadership Academies, coordinating Promotion & Tenure Documentation.
• Maintaining materials and supplies for professional development workshops.
• Assuring availability of training materials and supplies, providing professional development feedback for continuous program improvement.
• Coordinating the advisory board meetings.
• Conducting the part-time faculty training.
• Assures all evaluation forms are compiled and summary reports completed and provided for presenters.
• Plans and coordinates special events and visiting scholars as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree required.

Must have experience with developing and coordinating training and/or workshops.

Must have excellent communication skills, customer service skills, and professionalism.

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Detail-oriented, self-motivated.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Unofficial transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of professional development planning and coordination in higher education.
• Knowledge of project planning methods including scheduling, logistics, and resource coordination.
• Knowledge of marketing communication strategies for promoting programs, workshops, and events.

Skills

• Skilled in written and verbal communication, including preparing announcements, reports, and presentations.
• Skilled in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing program-related data, including attendance, evaluation, and feedback.

Abilities

• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external presenters.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and deadlines while maintaining quality and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare summary reports.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at ***email_hidden***. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at [email protected].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.