Organizational Development and Change Management Consultant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Organizational Development and Change Management Consultant in Athens to design and implement strategies that align people, processes, and technology during ERP adoption. You will partner with UHR and campus units to minimize resistance, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and build training programs that drive lasting change across the university.

This senior role provides internal consulting to leaders and HR partners, guiding change initiatives from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5 years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in organizational development or change management.
• 2+ years leading large-scale system implementations.
• Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci) and/or Organizational Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP transition and change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies.
• Develop organizational development plans aligned with HR strategy.
• Collaborate across HR departments and units to implement change initiatives.
• Conduct readiness assessments and collect feedback to refine programs.
• Support ERP adoption by training and communication planning.

Skills

Change management

Organizational development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Training facilitation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Prosci Certification

Job description

Position Title

Organizational Development and Change Management Consultant

Department

UHR-Learning & Development

Location

Athens, Georgia

Salary

$70,000 - $82,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

The Organizational Development and Change Management Consultant, within the Division of University Human Resources (UHR) for the University of Georgia, structures and implements organizational development and change management strategies, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and partners across functional areas to ensure successful adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working. As part of the Learning and Development department within UHR, this role plays a key role in aligning people, processes, and technology to enhance organizational effectiveness and long‑term capabilities. This senior role serves as an internal consultant for university leaders, departments, and HR partners to improve organizational effectiveness through change management, team development, leadership support, workforce education, and organizational assessment, with an initial focus on the implementation of a new Unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. In partnership with UHR units and campus partners, this role supports successful ERP adoption by developing strategies for change, educating stakeholders, and aligning the workforce with new digital workflows and capabilities. This role focuses on minimizing resistance to change as well as developing training and implementation strategies to ensure the new technology improves overall efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• ERP Transition & Change Management
  • Lead, in collaboration with change management, efforts related to ERP implementation, including stakeholder engagement, and adoption strategies.
  • Develop and execute change management plans aligned with ERP project milestones.
  • Conduct change impact analyses and organizational readiness assessments.
  • Partner with the UGA ERP Change Management team and functional workstreams to align change and communication strategies.
  • Support development of change networks, champions, or ambassador programs across the institution.
  • Design reinforcement strategies to sustain adoption post-implementation.
• Organizational Development
  • Conduct assessments to identify organizational effectiveness gaps, behaviors, readiness, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop comprehensive organizational development plans aligned with institutional and HR strategy.
  • Design and implement organizational effectiveness programs that support employee development and organizational growth.
  • Facilitate workshops and sessions focused on organizational effectiveness, team performance, and change readiness.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborate with multiple University HR departments and business units to align organizational development and change management initiatives.
  • Oversee UGA Team Development Service Request intake and delivery process.
  • Partner with Learning & Development team to ensure training strategies support behavior change and ERP adoption (not just knowledge transfer).
  • Serve as a consultant to campus leaders and stakeholders to navigate organizational change.
• Assessment & Continuous Improvement
  • Collect and analyze stakeholder feedback through surveys and assessments, using the insights to evaluate organizational readiness and effectiveness and to refine programs based on emerging needs and best practices.
  • Track progress of organizational effectiveness and change initiatives and report outcomes to leadership.
  • Research and apply best practices in organizational development and change management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in organizational development, change management, or talent development.
  • 2+ years of experience leading large-scale system implementations.
  • Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci) and/or Organizational Development.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
  • Ability to guide groups through complex discussions, decision‑making, and collaborative problem‑solving.
  • Ability to utilize data and translate insights into actions.
  • Knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, Kotter).
  • Familiarity with learning strategies and workforce development.
  • Understanding of organizational assessment and diagnosis.
  • Ability to collaborate across various business units.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts.
  • Ability to facilitate and lead trainings.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and organizational complexity.

Benefits & Eligibility

Benefits eligible. Retiree benefits available under TRS or ORP. This is an exempt, full-time position (1.00 FTE).

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 accessibility may contact Central HR at [e-mail].

Contact Details

• Recruitment Contact Name: Joseph Allen
• Email: [e-mail]