Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Mon - Fri 8am - 5 pm
Some night and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization.
Advertised Salary $62,000 or commensurate with experience Posting Date 02/17/2026 Open until filled No Closing Date 02/24/2026 Proposed Starting Date 05/01/2026 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.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Human Resources Generalist II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Communications, Instructional Design or similar field.

5 years of Instructional design or professional teaching experience.
Position Summary
The FMD Professional Development & Organizational Communications Coordinator plays a key role in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training. Through training needs assessment, this position will advise and help design professional development/trainings based on departmental needs. The Coordinator will also work with the FMD leadership to develop professional development opportunities for employees to enhance their skills and competencies. This position will serve as FMD's UGA's Professional Education Portal (PEP) Project Manager and Learning Administrator. The Coordinator will maintain training records and facilitate organization-wide needed trainings. In addition, the position will assist with the coordination of FMD internal communications to ensure that information is effectively distributed throughout the organization.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Proven work experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Training Facilitator, or similar role
• Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation
• Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate)
• MS Office proficiency
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Communicate through telephone and computer communication platforms
• Work at computer for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 20 pounds

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes 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) Yes 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
Training/Professional Development Programing

• Perform assessment to determine organization and/or departmental training needs and determine the appropriate learning platform to optimize training experience
• Evaluate current professional development/training on regular basis to ensure all information is current and relevant
• Develop training schedules accross the Division including annual and/or bi-annual refreshers
• Collaborate regularly with FMD Safety Manager to develop, maintain, and update safety training
• Develop safety onboarding program tailored to specific skilled trades across Division
• Assess professional development/training effectiveness
• Facilitate new hire orientations

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Serve as PEP Coordinator

• Maintain and enhance framework to guide organization with the use of the PEP System
• Work with departments, including Safety to gather and load training content onto PEP System
• Serve as PEP Onboarding Project Manager and Learning Administrator

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Internal Communications

• Coordinate with FMD Public Relations Manager (PRM) on internal communications to ensure information is disseminated throughout the organization as appropriate
• Manage content displayed on informational kiosks with guidance from the PRM
• Routinely engage with FMD leaders and staff for content ideas and improvements
• Regularly assess effectiveness of internal communications and develop communications strategies

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Special Projects

• Manage or work on special projects as assigned by Director of Human Resources and/or Senior Director for Administration

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 Mary Stephens Recruitment Contact Email marystep@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7366

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents