Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S15219P

Working Title

Part-time Program Specialist - IRIS

Department

ENGR-Resilient Infrast Systems

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that's consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. Our rapidly expanding engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

IRIS is a group of researchers from over a dozen disciplines at the University of Georgia, including engineering, ecology, landscape architecture, geography, anthropology, economics, and policy and law. We work toward a more equitable, resilient future by discovering innovative ways to combine natural and conventional infrastructure. IRIS expands the definition of infrastructure to include natural systems, including the forests that purify our air and drinking water, barrier islands and natural shorelines that protect our communities from storms, and marshes that store carbon and buffer against erosion.

College/Unit/Department website

https://www.iris.uga.edu/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

GDCP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Part Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

• This is a part-time position at 19 hours per week.

Advertised Salary

$19.90/hour+; based on experience

Posting Date

06/01/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

06/22/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please include the following documents:

• cv/resume
• cover letter
• 3 professional references with contact information

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title

Program Assistant II

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

.475

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge with research and program management.

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia wishes to appoint a part-time Program Specialist under the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems ( IRIS ), at the College of Engineering's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering ( ECAM ). This part-time, hourly position will work with IRIS staff, students, faculty as well as stakeholders and campus partners on IRIS initiatives.

This position entails coordination, organization and implementation of all logistics functioning in a variety of areas including: workshop coordination, research support, and knowledge transfer. The position will support a wide set of projects in coordinating workshops and meetings and community engagement. This includes agenda settings, invite management, and logistical support. In addition, the position will support the managing director, IRIS director, and communications team in managing day-to-day operations of the institute via coordination and executing administrative tasks, supporting document creation and distribution, and other tasks as needed.

The position will also entail financial management tasks including preparing/processing purchase orders, check requests, travel requests, expense statements, travel reimbursements, and will advise faculty and graduate students on appropriate policies and procedures; managing the IRIS calendar and scheduling meetings, interviews, travel, etc. This position will also provide backup support to other staff within the Institute as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus.
• The ability to work independently and resolve common problems.
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures related to projects and funding.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university personnel, state, federal agencies and private organizations.
• Knowledge of USG / UGA financial system and functions such as PO's, check requests, travel, reimbursements, etc.

Physical Demands

Standard for an office environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

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?

No

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

No

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

Event Support

• Plans and coordinates IRIS workshops, meetings, conferences, interviews, and community engagement outreach activities.
• Creates and shares agendas with appropriate parties.
• Creates calendar invites, flyers, and manages RSVP's.
• Oversees reservations, catering and logistical support for IRIS events.
• Communicates information and updates to event attendees, presenters and vendors.
• Serves as day of contact for event/meeting logistics, set up, tear down, etc.

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

Program Coordination

• Supports the mission-critical work of the IRIS Managing Director and IRIS Director, including but not limited to office and external communications, managing day-to-day operations of the institute, coordination and executing administrative tasks, document creation and distribution, collaborating with IRIS and external stakeholders, and other tasks as needed to support IRIS initiatives and projects.
• Represents IRIS , the College of Engineering, and the University Of Georgia at IRIS /campus/external functions as needed, and via professional written and verbal communications.
• Serve as a backup to IRIS Staff as needed for proxy functions in meetings/events.

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

Financial and Administrative Initiatives

• Coordinates with grad students, staff, faculty, vendors, and stakeholders on administrative and financial tasks including preparing/processing purchase orders, check requests, travel requests, expense statements, travel reimbursements.
• Stays abreast of UGA and USG policies and procedures in order to accurately advise faculty and graduate students on appropriate policies and procedures.
• Maintains general day to day functionality within office and for IRIS team to ensure institute's goals and mission, vision, programs and projects are moving forward with needed supplies, supports, and resources.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Communications Initiatives

• Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with project PI's regarding research and meeting activities, deadlines, and updates.
• Communicate with IRIS Leadership on a daily/weekly or as needed basis in regards to logistical, program or project support updates/barriers to success.

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

Virginia Bacon-Talati

Recruitment Contact Email

VBTalati@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents