Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Some nights and weekends may be necessary.

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

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Assistant Director for Student Governance reports to the Director of Engagement, Leadership, and Service. This position is primarily responsible for advising the Student Government Association and Graduate Student Association; assisting with SGA-specific alumni engagement, donor stewardship, and solicitation in support of SGA's foundation account and support of the SGA Professional Clothing Closet and Fresh Express Food Pantry; managing the Experiential Learning offerings of the department; managing the facilitation of departmental assessment efforts; and overseeing the departmental scholarships application and allocation processes.

A successful candidate will be able to do the following:

* Care and concern for the success of students and the overall department, division, and institution

* Positive attitude and professional presentation

* Thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment with creative ideas

* Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a high-paced team both independently and in groups

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues

* Display strong organizational skills and manage multiple ongoing tasks

* Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills

* Maintain confidentiality

Normal office activities. Possibly have to lift 25 pounds.

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.

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.

- Serve as the day-to-day administrative advisor to the Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Association to include assisting with operational success of the organizations.

- Oversee their expenditure of funds in compliance with university policies, as well as solicitation and stewardship efforts for the SGA foundation account.

- Attend and support the SGA-facilitated All-Campus Allocations and One-Time Allocation processes.

- Facilitate leadership development for the student leaders of the organizations.

- Provide oversight of the SGA Professional Clothing Closet and SGA Fresh Express Food Pantry initiatives to include operational success, donor stewardship and solicitation, and campus collaboration.

- Oversee the Experiential Learning opportunities of the department to include communication with colleagues regarding updates from the Experiential Learning department, facilitating consistency of experiences, and marketing and promotion efforts to recruit students.

- Facilitate the annual assessment practices of the department to include university/division competencies, consistency of learning outcomes, and measurement of key performance indicators.

- Facilitate annual scholarship processes allocating over $75,000 per year to student recipients including marketing and promotion of the offerings.