Managing Director of National GENIUS Center

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Details



Posting Details




Posting Number
S12729P


Working Title
Managing Director of National GENIUS Center


Department
COE-AI in STEM Education


About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education . 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 3,100 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 formed School of Medicine.


About the College/Unit/Department
As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.


Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.

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


Posting Type
External


Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP


Employment Type
Employee


Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible


Full/Part time
Full Time


Work Schedule



Additional Schedule Information
M - F 8 - 5


Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience


Posting Date
10/07/2024


Open until filled
Yes


Closing Date



Proposed Starting Date
12/02/2024


Special Instructions to Applicants



Location of Vacancy
Athens Area


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 ().


USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .





Position Information




Classification Title
Public Service Professional AD


FLSA
Exempt


FTE
1.00


Minimum Qualifications
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.


Preferred Qualifications



Position Summary
This is a professional position to be held by a highly responsible individual who will provide project management for the UGA AI4STEM Education Center and the IES National GENIUS Center. The incumbent will be responsible for providing project management from project development and capture through execution for large, externally funded research programs. The individual will work closely with researchers and graduate assistants within and outside of UGA as they coordinate the activities of various NSF, IES, and NIH-funded projects. Work will be performed under the general guidance of the Center Director, Xiaoming Zhai.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

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• Project management and/or Program Coordination experience in an academic environment.
  
• Agency Grant or Contract Project Management and/or Program Coordination experience. NSF, IES, or similar government agency projects is highly desirable.
  
• Hold or have future plans to receive Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques used in grant preparation, coordination, and implementation at an academic institution.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with university personnel, state and federal agencies, and private organizations.
  
• Ability to lead as well as work as a team member with all project partners and staff.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  
• Exceptional organization skills with an ability to multitask.
  
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment.
  
• Exhibit a very high level of initiative.
  
• Ability to work independently and with multiple partners and stakeholders in a deadline-oriented environment.
  
• Experience assigning tasks and monitoring progress to meet project needs and deadlines.
  
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff.
  
• Ability to participate in the evaluation and analyses of existing approaches and procedures and to assist in devising new approaches.
  
• Experience with project management software tools.
  
• Advanced word processing and basic data management skills.
  
  
  
  Physical Demands
  
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  • Standard Office Environment.
    
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
    
  • Travel to meetings on and off-campus.
    
  • Driving as needed to perform job duties.
    
    
    
    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 .
    
    
    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 .
    
    
    
    
    
    Duties/Responsibilities
    
    
    
    
    Duties/Responsibilities
    Provide project management and coordination for the initiatives and incoming or current projects of the UGA AI4STEM Education Center & IES National GENIUS Center, including the following:
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    • Support AI4STEM director in coordinating other partner institutions and internal collaborators to establish clear project outcome plans, responsibilities, team norms, and progression tracking plans.
      
    • Coordinate and specify the weekly activities for project personnel, set norms for Center members, and develop mechanisms to track progress of tasks.
      
    • Create meeting agendas and lead and facilitate project meetings depending on size of projects.
      
    • Support the communication and networking with the advisory board members and program officers.
      
    • Assist the Director with national network activities within the realm of AI4STEM and the IES GENIUS Center
      
    • Recruit new members (e.g., Postdocs, developers, research assistants)
      
    • Outreach school participants, including reporting, and relationship cultivation and maintenance.
      
    • Address team formation and development and team training, particularly train new project managers.
      
      
      
      Percentage of time
      60
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      Post-award duties, include the following:
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      • Manage IRB submission, approval, and amendment.
        
      • Oversee data management and sharing plan across institutions.
        
      • Coordinate and support data collection, management, and sharing.
        
      • Coordinate and oversee the internal AI4STEM members and report to the Director.
        
      • Organize advisory board meetings, develop agenda, and support their travel plans.
        
      • Assist the Director with dissemination and annual report activities.
        
        
        
        Percentage of time
        25
        
        
        
        
        Duties/Responsibilities
        New proposals and initiative development. Duties include the following:
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        • Independently research existing information about large integrative grant programs, sponsors, agencies, and potential collaborators. Use this information to strategize the development of individual proposals.
          
        • Create project plans with timelines and checklists for proposal submission and document creation for major grant proposals in coordination with the grant office and Proposal Enhancement Officer and ensure faculty team adherence.
          
        • Create meeting agendas. Lead and facilitate meetings of between 5-20 faculty member(s), depending on size of proposal.
          
        • Work with the Director to develop and implement proposal strategies; lead the proposal team in accordance with this strategy throughout the proposal development process to ensure cohesiveness of proposal vision and competitiveness of proposal.
          
          
          
          Percentage of time
          10
          
          
          
          
          Duties/Responsibilities
          
          • Other duties as assigned.
            
            
            Percentage of time
            5
            
            
            
            

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