Strategic Course Materials Liaison

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia seeks an Auxiliary Services Academic Liaison to partner with the Bookstore, faculty, and campus leadership to support intentional, timely, and affordable course materials. The role focuses on adoption platforms, Open Educational Resources, and compliance while aligning with instructional goals and student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration, outreach, and the translation of academic decisions into effective operational execution across a complex university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with faculty, staff, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between Auxiliary Services and academic units on course materials and affordability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Bookstore and Course Materials teams to implement adoption platforms (Follett Discover) and related tools.
• Conduct departmental workshops and trainings on adoption software and related initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty, department chairs, and administrators to support planning and adoption.
• Identify trends and opportunities in course materials to inform strategy and improve affordability.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Georgia seeks an Auxiliary Services Academic Liaison to partner with the Bookstore, faculty, and campus leadership to support intentional, timely, and affordable course materials. The role focuses on adoption platforms, Open Educational Resources, and compliance while aligning with instructional goals and student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration, outreach, and the translation of academic decisions into effective operational execution across a complex university