Program Coordinator II

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Program Coordinator II to support the Defense Community Resilience Program through project coordination, administrative management, and stakeholder engagement. You will help plan and track activities, coordinate partners, and contribute to proposals and reporting.

This full-time role offers classic office hours in the Athens area, with responsibilities including documentation, coordination and communication across teams, ensuring timely delivery of tasks in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and timelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and track timelines
• Support proposal development and stakeholder engagement
• Prepare reports and project materials for internal and external partners

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Program Coordinator II

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Posting Details

Posting Number S15708P

Working Title Program Coordinator II

Department PSO-Carl Vinson Institute of Government

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 UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government – Who We Are

As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university’s overarching public service mission of improving people’s lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government’s role in its success, is at the heart of UGA’s land‑grant and sea‑grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.

We have a wide range of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multi‑disciplinary and intra‑governmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.

Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.

Whether it is through our award‑winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e‑mobility strategies for local governments, we Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land‑grant and sea‑grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It’s our purpose.

We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service – building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.

Our Culture – How We Operate

We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of experts who have a variety of professional and academic experiences and are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia’s governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.

College/Unit/Department website www.CVIOG.uga.edu

Employment & Compensation

Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule: Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 09/03/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Closing Date: Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

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 ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Position Information Classification

Title: Program Coordinator II

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast- paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience preparing reports, meeting materials, and project documentation.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator II supports the Defense Community Resilience Program (DCRP) through project coordination, operational support, stakeholder engagement, and administrative management. The position assists with planning and tracking project activities, coordinating internal and external partners, preparing reports and project materials, supporting proposal development, and monitoring project timelines